PEOPLE TO PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL

"People to People International is a voluntary effort of private citizens promoting international understanding through direct people-to-people contacts. PTPI is a private sector, not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri USA."  - www.ptpi.org

COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE

"Since 1882, CAC and its predecessor organizations have been engaged in the primary mission of preparing the Army and its leaders for war. At present, this mission is divided between preparing the Army for the Global War on Terrorism and transforming it to meet future threats." - http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/cgsc/

KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL VISTORS COUNCIL

"The Greater Kansas City International Visitors Council is responsible for creating professional international programs for western Missouri and the state of Kansas for the U.S. Department of State." http://www.kcivc.org/home

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COUNCIL

"The International Relations Council (IRC) is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves the Greater Kansas City area. IRC is the region's leading organization for world affairs programming for all ages.  Since its founding, IRC has hosted many world leaders, including cabinet level officials, ambassadors and leaders from business, media, politics, government and education. " http://www.irckc.org/

KANSAS CITY SISTER CITY

"For over 50 years, Sister City International (SCI) has served as a catalyst for international understanding and community development, honoring a legacy of citizen diplomacy begun by President Eisenhower in 1956. Today Sister City Associations across the nation continue to be a trend-setter in the citizen exchanges arena." - http://www.kcsistercities.org/

ETHNIC ENRICHMENT COMMISSION

"The Commission, with membership from 66 countries and ethnic groups, continues to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in the greater Kansas City area. With Kansas City and Missouri Parks and Recreation, the Commission hosts an annual festival in Swope Park each August." - http://www.eeckc.org/

PARK UNIVERSITY

"The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community." - http://www.park.edu/