 Purpose:
The Meet the Diplomats program is an exciting opportunity
for diplomats residing in a country other than their own
to travel outside their city of assignment and experience
local life and culture. Visits include a schedule of meetings
with local officials, media, businesses, factories, farms,
universities, etc., which are arranged to accommodate
the diplomat’s professional and personal interest.
Accommodations are with a People to People International
Chapter and their family.
Through this “grass roots” experience,
international representatives will encounter firsthand
the diversity of the culture and people of their country
of assignment. In return, the program gives PTPI chapter
members an opportunity to improve their understanding
of other societies, including the people, their values,
culture and goals, and, through contact with sophisticated
representatives of other countries, gain a broader global
perspective of their nation’s relations with other
countries.
This cultural exchange will take place in a true people-to-people
atmosphere.
Method:
The program runs year-round. The average visit is three
to four days in a city or town where there is a People
to People International Chapter. The diplomat will
be met, escorted and live with a PTPI Chapter family
throughout the visit. To maximize contact with the local
community, our preference is that the visit takes place
during weekdays.
A series of visits to cities or towns where there are
People to People International Chapters may be arranged.
The length of stay and number of communities visited
is open to discussion. The diplomat may wish to combine
a Meet the Diplomats experience with a previously scheduled
trip.
Logistics:
Diplomats are responsible for their round-trip transportation
from their city of assignment to the local community.
People to People International will provide:
- A substantive program of meetings in the local community
- All meals
- All local transportation
- An advance copy of the itinerary and information
on the local community prior to arrival.
Participation of spouses is encouraged. Financial assistance
is available if transportation cost is a problem. Assistance
will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
How
to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the program
contact:
Meet the Diplomats
People to People International World Headquarters
911 Main Street
Suite 2110
Kansas City, Missouri 64105 USA
+1.816.531.4701 phone
+1.816.561.7502 fax
Email: chapters@ptpi.org
Or if in Europe please contact:
Meet the Diplomats
People to People International European Office
Jean-Monnet Haus
Bundesallee 22
10717 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 30 88916433 Fax: +49 (0) 30 88916434
Email: europe@ptpi.org
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