Dinner Diplomacy with Women Entrepreneurs

"When we hosted teachers from Guatemala and Mexico, we invited family and friends over for dinner. We gave them a tour of Mt. Adams, friends brought dishes to share, and we laughed a lot as we discussed the differences and similarities between our countries, teaching, and talked anime. For both teachers, it was their first time in the U.S. and experiencing the cold so we let them borrow some warm coats and sweaters. We were so glad to give them such a fun experience to remember!" — Wendy Silvius on her dinner hosting experience in March

Read more about the Dinner Diplomacy initiative, a new collaboration between Marriott International and Global Ties U.S.!

Have you been thinking about volunteering to host international visitors but don't know how to start? Join us for free food and to learn more!

Dinner Diplomacy is a new initiative to help expand access to global engagement opportunities between people in their communities and global leaders traveling to the United States on international exchange programs. We're so thrilled to invite you to our first Dinner Diplomacy with our upcoming international group: Women and Entrepreneurship with delegates from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Switzerland, Guinea, Haiti, Mauritania, Senegal, and Togo!

Food is an amazing form of intercultural exchange. From the fusion of different cultures to the exploration of local cuisine, it is a community service that helps build better local and global connection. Please join and bring a friend!

Experience how great dinner hosting can be and learn more about it!

Typically, home hosting is a volunteer opportunity in which local volunteer welcome international delegates into their home for an evening of food and discussion. However, through this new initiative, we have the unique opportunity to host you.

No need to plan your own meals or clean your house! This time, the World Affairs Council is hosting-- not only the delegates-- but you as well!

The women entrepreneurs will be in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky to learn about the following objectives:

• Examine examples of entrepreneurial efforts in the United States particularly those initiated or managed by women;
• Explore the essential role of non-governmental and grassroots organizations in supporting and empowering the development of women-owned businesses;
• Explore the social, economic, and political factors that influence and encourage the development of private enterprise in the United States;
• Examine strategies for job creation;
• Discuss societal barriers facing entrepreneurs, especially women and other disadvantaged groups, and best practices in overcoming these restrictions; and
• Explore various business models, support mechanisms, and innovations that bolster businesses such as micro-lending, multi-level marketing, use of the internet, mentoring programs, and others.