GlobalPittsburgh

GlobalPittsburgh reaches across divides to bring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the same table, forging opportunities for both the international and Pittsburgh communities to learn from and inspire each other.
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What we do

We connect leaders to leaders, business to business, students to families, and, most importantly, humans to humans.

International Exchanges
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As a member of Global Ties U.S. and the U.S. State Department’s designated regional service provider for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Western PA and Northern WV, we customize itineraries and on-the-ground logistics for international delegations.

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Homestays & Hospitality

We help international students, organizations, and individual visitors feel welcome in their temporary home by placing them within our network of local host families, providing short or long term homestays as well as hospitality dinners.

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Global Intersector

We strive to create meaningful dialogue and engagement between the greater Pittsburgh region and international communities by hosting events and making connections to support new opportunities. Individuals can get involved with current events or collaborate on new ones.

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Upcoming Programs

GlobalPittsburgh will arrange professional itineraries for the following projects:
  • March 23 - 27 - IVLP project "U.S.-European Energy Challenges:  Advancing Climate Change Mitigation While Maintaining Energy Security" for eight government officials, political leaders, scientists, academics, NGO leaders, and journalists involved in developing, influencing, implementing, and reporting on energy innovation, security, and policy from Azerbaijan, Belgium, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Spain, and Sweden;
  • April 3 - 6 - IVLP project "Strengthening E-governance Capacity for the Academy of Civil Service" for four representatives from the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan from Turkmenistan;
  • April 17-20 - IVLP project "Strengthening E-governance Capacity for the Academy of Civil Service" for six representatives from the Polytechnic College (PTC) of Suriname;
  • April 22 - 27 - Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI PFP) program opening and Pittsburgh study tour for 26 fellows from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam;
  • April 27 - May 27 - three Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI PFP) fellows from Laos, Thailand, and Timor-Leste; placement hosts needed. Learn more about hosting a fellow.
  • May 10 - June 10 - three Professional Fellows Program (PFP) Eurasia fellows from Ukraine, Serbia, and Azerbaijan; placement hosts needed. Learn more about hosting a fellow.
  • May 16-21 - IVLP project "Advancing an Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy" for six delegates from Angola, Brazil, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, and Singapore;
  • October 18-26 - Open World project "Building Research and Development and Innovation Capacities of Serbian Higher Education Institutions" for Serbia.
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Global Intersector

May 17, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., GlobalPittsburgh will host an informal networking happy hour with YSEALI PFP fellows from Laos, Thailand, and Timor-Leste, PFP Eurasia fellows from Ukraine, Serbia, and Azerbaijan and visitors from Angola, Brazil, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, and Singapore under the auspices of the IVLP "Advancing an Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy".

The event will take place at a venue in Point Breeze. Admission is free for GP members, professional resources, host families, and volunteers; $25 for non-members.

Global Intersector is a series of events to connect Pittsburgh's local and international communities with visiting foreign delegates. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
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