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International Forums

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Forum Participants >

The forums are open to applications from young professionals and students, as well as other interested stakeholders from across the world.

 

Forum Speakers >

The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board please click here.

 

We are accepting applications for the following events:

 

The Art as Cultural Diplomacy Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders

”Using Cinema to Transcend Cultural Barriers and Foster Peace”

(Berlin February 13th – 17th, 2013)

The Cultural Diplomacy in Europe Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders

“The Future of EU Foreign Policy: Responsibility to Engage at a time of Global Crisis”

(Brussels, February 24th – 28th, 2013)

More Events:

USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (Brussels, February 24th – 28th, 2013)

Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders (Berlin, March 4th – 10th, 2013)*

The UK Meets Germany: A Forum for Young Leaders (London, March 18th – 22nd, 2013)

Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (Brussels, April 15th – 19th, 2013)

Telecommute Volunteer opportunity–The Borgen Project

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR

 

Position: Regional Director
Location: Telecommute
Status: Volunteer
Duration: Minimum of 6 months
Hours: 4-6 hours per week
Function: Advocate for the world’s poor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attend one (30-60 minute) conference call every week with the President of The Borgen Project and Regional Directors from across the United States (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT).
  • Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those living on less than $1 per day.
  • Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders.
  • Assist with fundraising efforts.
  • Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
  • Develop and implement strategies for furthering the cause.

DETAILS: Regional Directors operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Borgen Project’s Seattle office. Regional Directors sign a 6-month contract. The position is volunteer based and is roughly 4-6 hours per week. Directors attend a conference call every Monday evening.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send your resume to directors@borgenproject.org.

 

 

The Borgen Project fights for the underdog. We’re the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy.

 

For more info, visit:

borgenproject.org