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Globally Speaking Newsletter: Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary! Join Passport To Wine & Dine 2026

January 27, 2026January 5, 2026

Global Ties Akron Passport To Wine And Dine 2026 event invite to support grassroots diplomacy.

For 50 years, Global Ties Akron has been serving the Greater Akron community with exchange programs and global education that promote economic impact driven by connections built through citizen diplomacy. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to celebrate our 50th Anniversary and the 7th Annual Passport to Wine & Dine 2026, where we will enjoy premium international wines paired with a global affair cuisine. Join us, along with our Platinum Presenting Sponsor, State and Federal Communications, for a top-tier Akron networking event that …

Gender activist Regina Asamoah wins prestigious US Department of State IVLP Impact Award grant

May 11, 2025August 6, 2024

gender activist, Ghana, US Department of State

Ghanaian journalist and gender activist Regina Asamoah has been honored with the United States Department of State IVLP Impact Award Grant for 2024. Her project, “Young Voices Matter,” aims to equip young children with the skills necessary to combat gender-based violence (GBV). According to the US Department of State, 120 applicants from 101 countries were selected for the grant, with financial support provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Meridian International Center …