Are you a Portland-area high school student who is interested in: Gaining a global perspective? Developing leadership & teamwork skills? Building intercultural connections? Taking action on critical issues? Young Leaders in Action is a youth-led program that brings together high school...
Due to the continued uncertainty around the global COVID-19 pandemic, the ICSD Organizing Committee has decided to convene the 2020 event virtually. This will allow ICSD to remain accessible to all, while providing our community with a forum to continue advancing the SDGs. We realize that this...
Social responsibility and sustainable development are two different concepts, whose integration over the years has led to significant progress in the way enterprises see and perceive their operations. It is not only about policies or steps taken to meet legal requirements, but it also about social...
Bring your lunch and join us as we hear from Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm, the new U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence! “A career in the Department of State is always an adventure – mine has been full of unexpected experiences, fascinating encounters, and non-stop learning. When I joined, I...
The Sustainable Urban Development Tour allows groups of urban professionals to receive an in-depth look at urban planning and city management as they improve the lives of their citizens and plan for the future. Building on the American Council on Germany’s history of best practice exchanges among...
The International Visitor Program (IVP) intern will have the opportunity to become familiar with an aspect of American foreign policy, which promotes citizen diplomacy thorough international friendship and understanding. They will be encouraged to escort visitors to appointments and attend...
2019 INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES—FUTURE LEADERS, GLOBAL VOICES WorldOregon welcomes Erica Fernandez to the Portland’5 Newmark Theatre on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 7pm , as part of the 2019 International Speaker Series. 2019 International Speaker Series WorldOregon’s International Speaker...
The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. The IRES program contributes to development of a diverse, globally-engaged workforce with world-class skills. IRES focuses...
Since its inception, the United States has been a self-consciously ideological project. The nation was conceived as a revolutionary republic in a world of monarchies, and its leadership has continuously struggled to uphold its ideals while maintaining safety in a complex and capricious world. This...
Join WorldOregon as we celebrate youth leadership at our 2019 Youth Forum, “This is Our World!” The Youth Forum will explore a variety of topics, offering workshops, resources, an action fair and networking opportunities for high school students. Each workshop has a global to local...
World Oregon’s Young Professionals (YP) Steering Committee Now Recruiting! Committee Eligibility: 21-40 years old Interest in global affairs Attend monthly meetings Contribute professional skills Serve a two-year term From planning discussion groups to orchestrating trivia nights, join a...
When the member nations of the UN signed onto Agenda 2030, in 2015, they established 17 aspirational Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to achieve by 2030. While overwhelming at first, each of the SDGs, from poverty and hunger to energy and peace, are being addressed to some...