
Our Impact
We foster connections that serve as powerful tools to reinforce American security and build a more civil, peaceful and prosperous world.
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In 1954, Citizen Diplomacy International hosted its first international exchange programs inspired by this idea—empowering individuals to connect one-on-one with peers worldwide will transform Philadelphia into a global hub of business, education and culture.

Relationships Matter
Over the past six decades, thousands of passionate Citizen Diplomats have answered the call to forge relationships and promote the best of Philadelphia through conversations, dinners, tours, events, and exchanges.
Citizen Diplomacy International has served over 30,000 Philadelphians and 50,000 emerging leaders worldwide, equipping them with leadership skills and a global peer network. Today, we introduce 1,200 influential international professionals and students to their Philadelphia counterparts each year. These connections continue to be powerful tools to reinforce American security and build a more civil, peaceful and prosperous world.
Diplomacy Requires the Long GAme
Relationships are cultivated for years, or even decades, with long term gains. Because of you, 99% of our international guests return to their countries inspired to create change in their communities so that:
2019 Impact in Numbers
Countries inspired us to see the world differently
Visitors came to Philadelphia last year to teach us new viewpoints and exchange great ideas. Education is a vital tool in building healthy cities, peacebuilding and business negotiations, too.
International visitors sparked curiosity
Citizen Diplomacy is a catalyst for questions and critical thinking about our world. What does the world believe about America? What do we have in common? What would it be like to walk in your shoes?
Relationships initiated
Each visitor is a chance for you to begin something new - a friendship, a partnership, a conversation that leads to a more civil, peaceful and prosperous world.
Hours of dialogue
Dialogue is the heart of diplomacy. Our programs create safe spaces where people can talk to each other with respect. By developing skilled communicators, we also develop educated, mindful leaders.
Stories of Impact
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