WorldChicago

💙 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible interns: Nora Nishi, Morgan Short, Carissa Schultz, and Benjamin Braun!

Your dedication, creativity, and passion for global engagement have made a meaningful impact on WorldChicago and the communities we serve. Thank you for all you've contributed throughout your time with us!

We're especially excited that Ben and Nora will be continuing with us into the fall. While Nora heads back to Prague to continue her studies, she'll remain part of our team remotely, helping us connect Chicago with the world from one of our Sister Cities. 🌎🇨🇿

Interested in joining the WorldChicago team?
We're now accepting resumes for the 2026–2027 academic year, with both full-year and semester internship opportunities available.
📩 Send your resume to [email protected]
Here's to the next generation of global citizens!

🌎 That's a wrap on our 2026 Youth Diplomats program!

Over the past several months, our Youth Diplomats have explored global issues, built leadership skills, connected with experts, volunteered in the Chicago community, and discovered how citizen diplomacy creates global connections with local impact.

Tonight, we're celebrating everything they've accomplished at their closing session. 💙

And the journey continues... Youth Diplomats 2027 is just around the corner! Applications open this October.
Interested in becoming part of the next generation of global citizens? 🌍 Follow and subscribe to our newsletter so you'll be the first to know when applications open.

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Have you ever wondered how to get your own WorldChicago merch? Well, here’s your answer!

WorldChicago is proud to be a part of the Clōztalk community, an amazing apparel company that exclusively supports nonprofit organizations like us.

Through our Clōztalk site, you can grab WorldChicago t-shirts, sweatshirts, totes, hats, water bottles, and more!

👟 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon training starts with one step.

Whether you're training for your first race or your tenth, remember:
✅ Stay consistent
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Trust the process

Diplomatic Soles, we're cheering you on!

Involved in Chicago’s housing sector? Interested in learning from global housing solutions to create local impact?
Apply today to be part of WorldChicago’s newest leadership program & professional exchange, Building Strong Communities!

From September 2026 to April 2027, this program will provide participants the opportunity to engage in global leadership sessions focused on strategic communication in the realm of housing, an international exchange allowing participants to explore how their host country addresses housing solutions, and the implementation of a housing project here in Chicago.

Email [email protected] for more details and FAQs or visit https://buff.ly/oeVSIEk to apply by Sunday, July 26th at 11:59 PM CST.

While this year’s World Cup may have come to an end, the connections it creates last far beyond the tournament.

Every match brought together people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, reminding us that sport has the power to transcend borders and spark meaningful conversations. Often described as a universal language, sports allow people from all around the world to come together and celebrate and experience the same emotions, whether it’s the satisfaction of victory or the disappointment of defeat. In the end, sports diplomacy is about turning a shared love for a game into an opportunity for mutual understanding and long-lasting connections.

Today, we honor the legacy of a leader who advocated for justice and transformed the lives of many. Mandela believed in the power of bringing people together.
Here in Chicago, his message reminds us that meaningful change begins with small actions. His commitment to service and mutual understanding reflects the values of citizen diplomacy, showing how conversation, kindness, and curiosity can create stronger and more inclusive communities.
May his well-known words “it always seems impossible until it’s done” serve as inspiration to keep creating more opportunities for all.

There are 10 days left to apply to be part of WorldChicago’s newest leadership program & professional exchange, Building Strong Communities!

From September 2026 to April 2027, this program will provide participants the opportunity to engage in global leadership sessions focused on strategic communication in the realm of housing, an international exchange allowing participants to explore how their host country addresses housing solutions, and the implementation of a housing project here in Chicago.

Email [email protected] for more details and FAQs or visit https://buff.ly/oeVSIEk to apply by Sunday, July 26th at 11:59 PM CST.

🌍 Every skill you learn today is an investment in your future.

Today, we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, recognized by the United Nations as a day to highlight the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

At WorldChicago, we do just that through our Youth Diplomats Program—Activating the Next Generation of Global Citizens. 🌎

Running from January through August, the program empowers high school students to develop leadership skills, build cross-cultural understanding, and engage with peers from around the world through citizen diplomacy.

Interested in joining the next cohort? Applications for the 2027 Youth Diplomats Program open this October!

Be sure to follow us and subscribe to our newsletter so you'll be the first to know when applications open.