The International Visitors Council of Los Angeles Needs Your Help to Make Sure Our Work Continues
You Can Make A Difference!
Here are some of the amazing things
your dollars fund!
Making sure IVCLA continues to create professional programs connecting dynamic individuals from around the world with local innovators for discussions that would not otherwise be possible.
Last year we created programs for 700 international participants from 140 countries resulting in nearly 20,000 personal connections. The programs required approximately 8,000 hours of IVCLA staff time : researching the perfect resources, designing interesting programs and arranging all the logistics.
Providing the opportunity for Angelenos to engage socially with people from around the world by welcoming them into their homes for dinner or getting together at community events.
Last year we arranged for our international visitors to enjoy 280 hospitality opportunities with IVCLA members, where they observed everyday life in L.A., spoke candidly about issues of mutual interest, and experienced Los Angeles's rich cultural makeup firsthand.
Arranging positive and productive interactions between Los Angeles area students and our international visitors. IVCLA's Citizen Diplomacy in the Classroom Program initiates unique and exciting ways for L.A. area students to learn about different cultures firsthand.
Last year we arranged 270 opportunities for students in L.A. area schools to participate in open discussions with international
change-makers.
By supporting our programs you are helping create international connections that last a lifetime

Our programs created a global network of influencers who are continuing to multiply the impact of their connections in Los Angeles
through their work back home .
IVCLA visitors often share with us how their experiences in L.A. were informative and inspirational. For example:
" I loved the visit at UCLA for the HIV presentation and art exhibit. Those meetings touched my heart in a way that inspired me to reach further and push my art and advocacy outside my comfort zone. "

Visitor from Italy on a program focused on Promoting Social
Change Through the Arts
" I was able to see and understand the dynamics of the American structure and how it works in a city as big as L.A. with community participation . "  

Visitor from Belize on a program focused on Breaking the Cycle of Gang Violence
through Community Empowerment
" The meetings were useful to me because they provided me with a lot of information and improved my understanding of the US system of education and how migrants can have access to it. "

Visitor from France on a program focused on Integration of Immigrants and Refugees
" After my visit to HIRE LA's Youth, I am much pleased and willing to propose this program to our local government unit and push for this by finding champions that will help me in this program. "

Visitor from the Philippines on a program focused on Women Leaders
Promoting Peace and Security 
How can you help?
IVCLA knows global dialogue is more important than ever. However each year as our expenses increase, our income does not. We need your help to continue our important work!

Each dollar you donate goes towards building valuable global relationships . You can help us bring together more change-makers in 2020 by donating to support our programs.


Please contribute whatever you can! Any amount is greatly appreciated !
(213) 388-1428