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Meridian International Center |
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Meridian International Center, founded in 1960, is a non-partisan, not-for-profit public diplomacy institution dedicated to strengthening international understanding. Meridian builds sustainable global partnerships through leadership exchanges, international collaboration and cultural diplomacy. |
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Meridian’s mission is accomplished through:
Global Leadership Exchanges
Meridian is the leading manager of the U.S. State Department’s premier professional exchange operation — the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)—and creates custom programs for other U.S. government agencies, and public and private sector organizations. Meridian’s 2,500 yearly exchanges foster sustainable partnerships by linking Americans and global visitors through communities of interest.
Convening Leaders for Action
Meridian convenes diverse decision-makers and high-level influencers from the U.S. and abroad, drawing from the public and private sectors, academia and the arts for face-to-face and virtual exchanges of ideas. Participants share information and seek areas of agreement, which serve as catalysts for solving challenges shared between U.S. and international leaders.
Art for Cultural Diplomacy
Meridian combines international exhibitions of paintings, photographs, sculptures, videos and performances with exchanges that present the social and political dynamics of countries and cultures through the works of their artists. Meridian’s traveling exhibitions and programs have reached 44 U.S. states and 24 countries.
Diplomatic Programs
Meridian is an active Washington hub for embassies and the international diplomatic corps. Briefings by foreign Ambassadors, forums, dinners and cultural events deliver unique insights on America’s relations with other countries. Working with our affiliate THIS for Diplomats, Meridian also provides support and services to international diplomats.
Corporate Programs
The private-sector plays a decisive role in building a more secure and prosperous world. Meridian creates programs for the private sector to gather unique global insights, and facilitates publicprivate partnerships between corporations, U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, NGOs and other private actors to extend global exchanges and collaboration. |
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