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August 2018
CITIZEN DIPLOMACY NEWS
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In This Issue...
  • Quote of the Month
  • Save the Date! Moving Stories
  • Peace Heroes Visit Los Angeles
  • Welcome New Volunteer!
  • Community Events
  • Upcoming International Visitors
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Quote of the Month:
"Let us build a strong community and culture of Peace Heroism. We all have an innate quality of a peace hero. We just have to guide and support one another in nurturing the peace heroism in every human being."
~Visitor from the Philippines on a program about Increasing Community Resiliency, July 2018
Peace Heroes Visit Los Angeles
On July 26th, IVCLA members, resources and friends gathered at the Omni Hotel's beautiful Noe Terrace to welcome five changemakers from the Philippines to Los Angeles. The visitors were participants on an International Visitor Leadership Program that discussed building resiliency, engaging youth and improving understanding to build stronger communities. With backgrounds in academia, grassroots nonprofits, international NGOs and the United Nations Development Programme, the visitors shared their inspiring stories, wealth of knowledge and goals for a peaceful future in the Philippines and around the world. They met and conversed with Angelenos of diverse backgrounds and interests, and learned about the patchwork of identities that makes our city unique. As these peace heroes return home to continue their important work, we look forward to hearing about their ongoing collaborations with resources they connected with in the City of Angels.
Welcome New Volunteer - Judy Smith!
I have always had an intense interest in supporting the objectives and programs of the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, which seek to strengthen the ties between the United States and its friends abroad—both as a former staff member (1983-1986) and as a “volunteer citizen diplomat.” With continued passion in my retirement for international affairs, I became a volunteer for the organization that is so near and dear to my heart—IVCLA. It affords me the opportunity to interact with the staff and membership once again, this time arranging home hospitality for the visitors who come through the program. I cannot think of a finer organization with which to devote my time. I cherish the opportunity to help bring together the international visitors and the amazing members who so generously open their homes to welcome visitors from around the world.
Community Events
Join the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West and Hong Kong Association of Southern California for a fascinating panel discussion on cryptocurrency and the blockchain revolution! IACCW is extending a special offer to IVCLA members for the panel and mixer! Email hstoddard@ivcla.org for instructions to receive a discounted rate of $15!

Featuring panelists Alex Nascimento, Co-Founder of UCLA Blockchain Lab, Paolo Casarella, Director of Bardi Co. LLC, and Rich Gupta, CEO of Regulated Transactions, Titan DX Inc., the panel will explore ICOs and private placements as a means of raising capital for growth companies in innovative sectors and in the blockchain space. An “East Meets West Ferragosto Mixer” with music by DJ Buddy will follow the panel. Ferragosto is an Italian national holiday that celebrates food, family and friends. Its origins date back to the Roman Empire when festivals took place during August to celebrate the harvest.  
11th Annual West Coast Global Forum
Wednesday, August 29th: Join the
United Nations Association of the USA, Southern California Division, to recognize the 2018 Global Citizen Award Recipients!

American Association of University Women
Kim Churches, CEO accepting
Pauline Field
Founder, 50/50 Leadership
Emmanuel Itier
Film Producer, Rotarian, Peace Activist

Keynote Speaker:
Natalie Africa
Senior Director of Global Health, UN Foundation
Upcoming International Visitors
The following are among the arriving guests of the U.S. government whose professional appointments in Los Angeles will be arranged by the
International Visitors Council of Los Angeles.

August 2018
August 1-5: International Parental Child Abduction
Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador
August 3-8: Countering Violent Extremism Through Community Youth Engagement
Kyrgyzstan
August 5-8: U.S. Judicial System
Papua New Guinea
August 9-15: Engaging Community Leaders in Countering Violent Extremism
Russia
August 11-15: Joint Law Enforcement Approaches for Combating Organized Transnational Crime
Colombia
August 19-22: Social Engagement and Outreach by Cultural Institutions
Poland
August 21-24: Law Enforcement - Technology, Tools and Training
Lesotho
August 29-September 1: Countering Violent Extremism
Albania
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