By Yvonne Oh, IPDGC Program Coordinator
In 2018, the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) launched an initiative to honor members of Congress who have been outstanding in their support of public diplomacy. Together with this recognition, the Walter Roberts Endowment grants funding to deserving public diplomacy projects implemented by institutions in the member of Congress’s district.
Through the micro-grants, organizations have been able to establish new connections and strengthen old ones. Recently, Global Ties Arkansas shared the exciting news of their public diplomacy project which they received when IPDGC recognized Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with the 2021 Award for Congressional Leadership in Public Diplomacy for his strong support of the Fulbright Program.
With a micro-grant of $5000 from IPDGC and the Walter Roberts Endowment, Global Ties Arkansas will be running a 15-day return exchange between Arkansas and Peru. Gabby Sanz, a participant with the Young Leaders of America Initiative in 2017, will re-establish the bonds she created with members of the Global Ties Arkansas community, and another chance to learn about cuisines and the arts.
Read more about Global Ties Arkansas’ PD program here.