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About Us

Global Ties KC connects international emerging leaders in a variety of fields with their Midwest counterparts for the purpose of forging lasting relationships that may one day become a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. While in Kansas and Missouri, we provide international visitors with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
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For almost 70 years, Global Ties KC has facilitated citizen diplomacy in both Kansas and Missouri and provided our communities with opportunities to interact with other cultures. A special focus is placed on the next generation of leaders for whom we empower by hosting youth exchanges and our Youth Diplomats program.

Professional Exchanges

Student Exchanges

Youth Diplomats

Custom Exchanges
Youth Diplomats
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Get Involved

Discover ways to get involved with international communities and opportunities to welcome the world to the Heartland.

Attend An Event

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About Us
About Us

Global Ties KC connects international emerging leaders in a variety of fields with their Midwest counterparts for the purpose of forging lasting relationships that may one day become a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. While in Kansas and Missouri, we provide international visitors with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
About Us

Impact

Leadership

Careers

Sign Up for Our Newsletter
What We Do
What We Do

For almost 70 years, Global Ties KC has facilitated citizen diplomacy in both Kansas and Missouri and provided our communities with opportunities to interact with other cultures. A special focus is placed on the next generation of leaders for whom we empower by hosting youth exchanges and our Youth Diplomats program.

Professional Exchanges

Student Exchanges

Youth Diplomats

Custom Exchanges
Youth Diplomats
News and Annoucements
Get Involved
Get Involved

Discover ways to get involved with international communities and opportunities to welcome the world to the Heartland.

Attend An Event

Host A Visitor

Donate

WHY GLOBAL MATTERS

OUR IMPACT

Building relationships that shape the future

Strong international partnerships don’t begin in government buildings – they begin with people.

Why Diplomacy Matters in the Heartland

Economic Prosperity and Return on Investment

Visitors to Kansas City bring funds directly back into our community through lodging, transportation, goods, food, and services. Over $1 million goes back into the Kansas City region annually through public diplomacy exchanges facilitated by Global Ties KC.

Public diplomacy programs have a data-backed 12 to 1 return on investment.

Strengthening Communities and Global Business Networks

Global Ties KC programs bring people together to discuss common challenges and successes. Through sharing experiences, individuals and businesses expand their skillsets and networks to do their work better.

Thousands of Kansas Citians meet with internationals visitors annually, expanding their global network.

Showcasing the Heartland and Joining the Conversation

Diplomacy and global relationship building is happening all over the United States. Global Ties KC programs brings Kansas City to the table. Our programs showcase the metropolitan area with complete authenticity.

Global Ties KC programs provides the chance for everyday people to be ambassadors of our city and their communities.

Developing Long-term Safety Through Mutual Understanding

Through citizen-to-citizen exchange, stereotypes are dissolved and understanding is enhanced between countries. People can see what they have in common.

Authentic relationship building leads to more positive views of communities and people, leading to long-term positive relationships between countries.

GLOBAL TIES KC ANNUAL REPORT

For over 70 years, Global Ties KC has facilitated citizen diplomacy in both Kansas and Missouri, providing our communities with opportunities to interact with other cultures through person-to-person interactions. Between monetary donations, homesteads, and home hospitality dinners, we know that there is no way we could do what we do without your support. Download the most recent Annual Report to read more about the impact Global Ties KC has made in our city.