By Evy Vannoy, Program Associate, Meridian International Center Climate change is a pressing and intricate problem that transcends geographical boundaries. It requires a collaborative effort from the global community as we share the responsibility to tackle this crisis, which has far-reaching consequences for the environment, economic progress, public health, and various other aspects of society. “The Climate Crisis: Working Together for Future Generations” Initative embodies the core principle of collaboration, gathering 66 climate advocates from over 57 nations to foster a worldwide network of knowledgeable individuals, facilitate the exchange of inventive solutions and concepts, and acquaint the participants with...

The following post was written by Ronaldo Andres Gomes an IVLP alumnus and recipient of the IVLP Impact Award. My name is Ronaldo and I am a Maya-Chuj person from a small town called San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala. My passion for life has driven me to provide educational support to disadvantaged young people in rural Guatemala. I believe that education has the power to transform the lives of children, giving them hope and a better future. Currently, I am the chief executive officer of the Ixtatán Foundation. The goal of the Ixtatán Foundation is to help the people of...

The following post was written by Jack Fornasiero, Meridian’s Executive Office and Communications Fellow.   Each year, Meridian engages international visitors through exchange and leadership programs that strive to uplift the global LGBTQ+ community, in addition to our work ensuring the U.S. foreign service represents Americans abroad through diplomacy, cultural exchange, and informed leadership. During Pride Month and beyond, Meridian is proud to stand by our LGBTQ+ staff at Meridian, the U.S. Department of State, our community-based members, corporate partners, and those in the foreign service.   Meridian’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion is exemplified through programming like...