Join the GVR: Register Now for Fostering Cultural Diplomacy and Sustainable Development

Mark your calendars for the finale of IVECA's Summer Camp - the Global Virtual Roundtable! Taking place on August 6th from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm New York time, this event will discuss the significance of cultural diplomacy in our interconnected world, with a special focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At the Global Virtual Roundtable, student teams will showcase how their soft power can be harnessed and branded to contribute to achieving the UN SDGs. By building bridges between nations and fostering a shared sense of understanding, they aim to promote a more peaceful and prosperous world. As well, youth representatives to the UN and experts in public diplomacy and UN SDGs will come together at the Roundtable to address pressing global challenges and promote social cohesion through cultural diplomacy. Cultural ambassadors, the student teams, will share their perspectives, highlighting the positive impact of using soft power resources in cultivating national identity and cross-cultural understanding.

The transformative power of cultural exchange will be at the center of discussions, suggesting best practices of cultural diplomacy for a brighter future; as some of the students expressed: "I am very grateful to be part of this summer camp and I am really looking forward to have an amazing session with my IVECA partners and gain knowledge about various matters." Additionally, "IVECA has provided us with another opportunity to discover and have fun through this summer camp program." To be a part of this enlightening experience, ensure you register for the Global Virtual Roundtable. Don't miss the chance to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive world. Join the Global Virtual Roundtable by IVECA and register now!

Link to registration: https://tinyurl.com/GVR23-Reg

Link to brochure: https://tinyurl.com/GVR23-Pg

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IVECA Virtual Summer Camp has begun!

Over the past week, students from four different countries joined IVECA orientation sessions respectively to get started with their Summer Camp preparation. During the orientation meetings, students were introduced to the Camp objectives, activities, and schedule. Students also explored IVECA’s Camp platform and learned how to navigate through their Virtual Classroom, an interactive platform where they will be posting their team work and discussing their project together with their international partner every day for a week after each lecture.

After all the preparation, the IVECA Summer Camp program started on July 31, at 9:00 pm EDT. Despite the time difference among the participants’ countries, students from India, Korea, Nepal and the United States finally met each other live and attended the Summer Camp's first lecture with their course instructor, mentors and IVECA Team.

His Excellency Dr. Elnakib, a distinguished instructor specialized in public diplomacy, is Ambassador Extraordinary, an Egyptian diplomat. He will be delivering daily lectures to guide students to work together for a better world while being cultural ambassadors of their countries, promoting their soft power and thus participating in public diplomacy. As a first step toward brainstorming soft powers, Ambassador Elnakib inspired students to believe in their talents and sharpen them. He advised, “If each of you look at the mirror you will discover how unique you are. And even though you share so many talents, every human being is unique like a fingerprint. If you look down deep in yourself you will find so many talents that have not been discovered yet.”

During the coming days, students will be attending daily lectures to learn how to build and promote their soft power, and eventually to benefit humanity. Assisted and guided by mentors and teachers, students will be working in groups on their presentations. Students will also be giving feedback and recommendations on their partners' work as a way to collaborate globally and learn from each others’ perspectives in preparation for their presentations at the Global Virtual Roundtable that will be hosted by IVECA on August 6, 9:30 pm EDT New York Time.

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SAVE THE DATE: IVECA Summer Camp- Global Virtual Roundtable: August 6

Members of the public are invited to attend IVECA's Summer Camp grand finale, the Global Virtual Roundtable, on August 6th from 9:00pm-10:30pm New York time.

This Global Roundtable explores the significance of cultural diplomacy in our interconnected world. With a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Roundtable emphasizes the use of soft power resources, such as arts, heritage, language, and cultural expressions, to foster global understanding and cooperation.

Student teams will demonstrate how their soft power can be branded and contribute to achieving the UN SDGs, fostering a shared sense of understanding, and building bridges between nations. By harnessing the transformative power of cultural exchange, the Roundtable aims to suggest best practices of cultural diplomacy to create a more peaceful, and prosperous world.

Youth representatives to the UN and experts in public diplomacy and UN SDGs will also come together to discuss how cultural diplomacy can address pressing global challenges and promote social cohesion. Student teams will share their perspectives as cultural ambassadors, highlighting the positive impact of using their soft power resources in cultivating national identity and cross-cultural understanding.

Registration will be announced in the coming days!

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