There are many ways to interact with our programs and international leaders! The easiest way is to attend our community events. We also have dinner hosting opportunities, known as home hospitality. Home hospitality hosts can typically expect to 2-4 visitors to arrive at their home via rideshare to share a home-cooked meal, and then return to the hotel via rideshare. Many home hospitality hosts invite their friends and families as well! For those looking for a longer commitment, some programs require visitors to stay overnight in local homes for 1-2 weeks. Fore more information, or to sign up to be a host, visit our hosting page.

Global Ties KC is a standalone 501c3 and relies upon local donors to help support staff salaries, community events, and our growing Youth Diplomat program. All Youth Diplomats participate free of cost. This program is only possible through donations.

We partner with the U.S. Department of State, USAID, and embassies across the world for most of our international exchange programs. International visitors apply to participate in some cases; but for most, in particular the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), there is no application process. Participants are hand picked by U.S. embassies based on leadership qualifications.