Global Connections helps people get to know, value, and respect cultures other than their own, and appreciate the contributions of all groups and the joy and wisdom they bring to our global community.                                                                                                    –A conversation partner volunteer.

 

Among all similar organizations in Big Ten university towns, Global Connections is the flagship community nonprofit committed to fostering this intercultural understanding, thanks to the volume of people we serve and the number of programs and services we provide. Each year, thousands of international students, scholars, visitors, and their families benefited from Global Connections programs, while many more local American residents had a cultural learning or immersion experience at one of Global Connections events. 

The impact that Global Connections makes exemplifies leveraging a small operating budget to make a huge difference.

Below are several ways you can become part of our effort to continue fostering intercultural understanding and building a strong, inclusive community across Centre Country and beyond.  Read more testimonials to understand why it is important to support Global Connections!

Volunteers are always welcome in our programs and events. Register today to join over one thousand Global Connections community volunteers.

Attend our events from Cultural Luncheons to poetry readings! To receive notifications about our events, please request to add your name to our email list. You may also check for updates on our Activities & Announcements page and Global Connections Facebook page.

She is much more than a partner for me. She is my family here. […] The weekly meeting is my favorite part of the week and it helped me to settle in, to understand the culture and the environment I’m living in. That’s a gift for life.                                                                                                                                          –                                                                                                                                                                                                              -A conversation partner volunteer.

Many of our free programs and events would not be possible if not for the generous financial support from Global Connections friends. Donations are not only appreciated, but essential to this organization’s functioning and growth. Click on the buttons to the right to donate via PayPal or credit cards.

You may also send a check, payable to Global Connections. Email us to send you our current address at [email protected]

Global Connections’ programs helped me to better understand American culture and people and gave me the chance to explain my own country and culture to Americans. There’s so much misunderstanding and prejudice between our cultures. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share an authentic perspective.”   –A conversation partner volunteer.

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Thank you, Global Connections. Because of you, my baby and I have a beautiful furnished apartment we can call home, and so many friends […] You’ve helped us to feel safe and to feel at home in our new country.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   — A refugee from Rwanda

Global Connections is an invaluable resource for our international students and our community.                        – A volunteer host for the International Friendship Program