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Supporting Democracy across Eastern Europe

Community Connections Program

Community Connections is a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) program intended to support post-Soviet countries as they transition to more democratic and free market-oriented societies. Since 2019, Community Connections has shifted to virtual meetings, and continues to impact hundreds of professionals and youth by enhancing their professional capacity. As one of the few organizations selected nationally each year to implement these integral developmental programs, Global Ties KC is a steadfast, valued partner to USAID.

Ukrainian Community Connections Leaders at the Truman Library
 
 
Being flexible in one’s career is critical in Belarusian society due to the uncertainty in society. In a time where travel is restricted, the Community Connections Virtual Program provides the necessary connection for the professionals living in Belarus who are craving opportunities for personal and professional development.

Recent Program Topics Include:

  • Advocacy and Intervention: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors with Disabilities
  • Global Trends in Mid-Career Coaching
  • 21st Century Skills for Belarusian Youth
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • And Many More

2023 Community Connection Statistics

18 Sessions

71 Participants

23 Speakers

Featured Community Connections Stories

You can interact with our visitors!

How you can get involved

As this is a virtual program, there are no hosting opportunities, however we are always looking for new people and organizations to meet with our international visitors. If you are interested in professional meetings with international leaders, send us a message on our contact us form.

I'm Interested in Meeting with Groups!

Steps to Become a Host:

1. Fill out the interest form, then Global Ties KC will follow-up via email.

2. Household members over 18 fill out a background check form.

3. A Global Ties KC staff member visit you at your home for an in-person meet-and-greet.

4. Hosts attend orientation session and complete a host family profile for Global Ties KC to send to your visitors.

5. Once everything is complete and acceptance has been issued, you receive program & visitor information closer to the start date!

 

 

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, there is no public facing component of the Community Connections program. Since the program is held in countries where travel is not permitted, visitors must be virtual and no media is permitted.

Interested in professional program hosting?

Get in touch with us today! Email Sarah with questions or submit an application!

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