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Creating international connections.
Cultivating local innovation.
Activating global potential.
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September 2018
CITIZEN DIPLOMACY NEWS
Expand Your World Today
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In This Issue...
- Quote of the Month
- Get Your Tickets for MOVING STORIES!
- Welcome New Projects Coordinator!
- Community Events
- International Opportunities
- Upcoming International Visitors
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When you shop on AmazonSmile, use the link below and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to IVCLA!
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Quote of the Month:
"The USA is multicultural - with people coming from all over the world. In spite of these differences, Americans make an effort to make peace and make life more beautiful for each other."
- Visitor from the Democratic Republic of the Congo on a program about Peace & Conflict Resolution in Ethnic Groups, June 2018
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When:
September 27th, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where:
Watts Labor Community Action Committee Center
10950 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Don't miss an incredible opportunity to test your knowledge on the critical global issue of human migration. Join us at the historic
Watts Labor Community Action Committee Center
to hear from experts on the subject, engage in dialogue with community leaders and enjoy delicious food from around the world!
Morning Session: Learn the facts and figures from a panel of experts, including:
Luncheon: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by refugee chefs from Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Syria. Hear perspectives from refugees who have resettled in the L.A. area and organizations that provide direct services to newly arrived families, including:
Meet the Chefs!
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Chef Qasim
Afghan Cuisine
Chef Qasim, a renowned restaurant owner from Afghanistan, loves making his specialty, steamed dumplings - an Afghan classic called "mantu".
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Chef Malia
Somali Cuisine
Malia Hamza, a single mom of six, works as a caretaker and Tiyya Chef. Regardless of her obstacles, she keeps everyone around her laughing and inspired by her presence.
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Chef Handullah
Syrian Cuisine
Handullah's dream of expanding his restaurant business was taken from him because of the war in Syria. In 2016, Handullah and his family of eight resettled in Orange County for a safer future.
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Chef Liza
Afghan Cuisine
Chef Liza, a self-taught chef, hopes to open her own restaurant where she can cook mantu and bolani.
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Chef Noor
Iraqi Cuisine
Chef Noor enjoys learning about the catering business through Tiyya and hopes to open a restaurant soon.
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Afternoon Session: Interact with local organizations at our exhibit hall and learn how you can get involved to help address the issue of human migration while enjoying global desserts.
Get your tickets before space runs out! If you can't attend, help a student attend the event by supporting our
CrowdRise campaign
!
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Welcome New Projects Coordinator!
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Kristen Ha graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in International Studies and Comparative Literature. Her experience traveling and living abroad in Spain inspired her to seek a career in building international connections and global understanding. As Projects Coordinator, Kristen manages IVCLA visitor data and drafts programs for a variety of projects. Her favorite part of working at IVCLA is the ability to begin cultural dialogues and promote connections between Los Angeles and the rest of the world. In her free time, Kristen enjoys reading, traveling, painting and bullet journaling.
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17th Annual Little Ethiopia
Cultural Street Festival
September 9, 2018
Between Olympic & Whitworth
Come celebrate Ethiopian New Year with cultural music, dance, arts and crafts and delicious Ethiopian cuisine! Attendance is free!
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International Opportunities
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The DEMO Africa conference has launched leading African technologies while showcasing the continent's evolving entrepreneurial ecosystems and startups. The 7th edition of DEMO Africa will be held in Casablanca, Morocco on October 18-19, 2018 at the Studio Arts Vivants. Experience a showcase of thirty of the most promising African Startups across the most exciting industry verticals on the continent and engage global thought leaders, innovators and investors that are driving continental growth.
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Upcoming International Visitors
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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.
September 2018
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September 15-20: Young Leaders RISE (Renew, Inspire, Serve, Empower)
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Chad, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, West Bank, Yemen
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September 15-19: Museum Management
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September 19-25: Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists - New and Traditional Broadcast Media
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Albania, Brazil, Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tuvalu
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September 19-22: U.S. College Campus Tour
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September 22-26: American Pluralism - Politics, Policy, Economics
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Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Republic of Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
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September 23-29: Sustainable Connectivity - Port Infrastructure
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September 25-29: Protecting Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
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Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hong Kong S.A.R., Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam
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September 26-29: U.S. Indo-Pacific Policy
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