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Youthink Program – Local Project Exhibition in Algeria
Our Youthink program with high school students in Algeria and the U.S. will come to a close this month. Since…
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IVLP-Preserving Cultural Heritage and Combating Trafficking of Conflict Antiquities
Last week we hosted the U.S. State Department’s IVLP project from the Near East and North Africa on the topic…
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White Knuckled along the Basque coastline
My white knuckled sister said she would never consider renting a car in Spain. And after driving through the middle…
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Encouraging students to see beyond
Read the essay written by Marija Veljkovic about her experience in New Mexico with Global One to One, her professional…
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Tanzanian Update: Edition 9
Oops, I knew I’d still have stuff to say J! Just finished one week in paradise, on Zanzibar Island in…
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Meet the Career Connections Seminar Speakers
Saturday September 17Yuriria MoralesExecutive Director, Global Ties ABQBioYuriria Morales was born and raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico and has lived…
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Beatriz Valencia, Creativity & Technology for Equity & Inclusion in ABQ
Beatriz Valencia is the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Liaison for the Office of Equity and Inclusion for the…
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Diversity, Professional Development and International Exchange (Postponed)
This in-person Career Connections seminar will take place in Albuquerque, NM in partnership with Global Ties US. The event is designed…
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Tanzanian Update: Edition 8
At the meetings, the women discuss and do bookkeeping on their enterprises, they have opened 3: the bike rental shop,…
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Q Station Hosts the Trinity Accelerator
The Trinity Accelerator is intended to empower collaborations between the federal government, industry, and academia in the spirit of how…
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Women Only Hands-On Photovoltaic (PV) Workshop
Coming in June 2022, a Women-Only Hands-on Photovoltaic (PV, solar electric) Workshop. Learn how to design, size, and install a…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 7
OMG, this is my last week with TATU!! I knew that with hindsight it would all go so fast, and…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 6
Wow, it’s now 1 ½ months into this adventure. Despite the long moments of boredom and waiting, so many experiences…
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Welcome to Serbian Delegation
Global Ties ABQ is excited to announce that we will be hosting a delegation of six officials from Serbia from…
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Welcome Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellows
Global Ties ABQ is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the YTILI Fellowship Program this May thanks to…
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Careers in International Relations
April 28 – Career Connections Global+: Careers in International Relations Careers in International Relations is designed to give you universal…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 5
Getting used to going slow. We in the western world are so focused on productivity. But what does it really…
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Official Announcement of Merger
Agenda – April 15, 2022 at Q Station 10:30 a.m. Registration 11:00 a.m. Press conference Lisa Abeyta, City of Albuquerque Economic…
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Educators from 5 Continents in 5 Months
Teachers are key to our youth-focused programs. As a sign of our gratitude for their important work and incredible impact…
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Tajikistan: Come for the Adventure, Take Home the Art
Are you an adventure travel junkie? Do you love those unique, off-the-beaten path experiences? Would you like an authentic taste…
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Effective Adult Learning Within International Exchanges
At the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting I joined an interactive panel discussion about effective adult learning. Andragogy is the…
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U.S. – Azores Space Cooperation
What an incredible experience to learn more about the aerospace industry but most importantly to make sure the Azores Portugal…
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Nicole Ndongala: una Agente del Cambio
Aprovechamos su reciente visita a Albuquerque como parte de la delegación de España para hablar con Nicole Ndongala. Queríamos saber…
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Nicole Ndongala: an Agent of Change
Born in Inongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicole Ndongala arrived in Spain in 1988 when fleeing political instability…
Recent Blog Posts
![Featured image for “Youthink Program – Local Project Exhibition in Algeria”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Algeria-project-work-1-e1653498960131.jpg)
Youthink Program – Local Project Exhibition in Algeria
Our Youthink program with high school students in Algeria and the U.S. will come to a close this month. Since…
![Featured image for “IVLP-Preserving Cultural Heritage and Combating Trafficking of Conflict Antiquities”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-scaled.jpg)
IVLP-Preserving Cultural Heritage and Combating Trafficking of Conflict Antiquities
Last week we hosted the U.S. State Department’s IVLP project from the Near East and North Africa on the topic…
![Featured image for “White Knuckled along the Basque coastline”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Untitled-design-2-e1652284368471.png)
White Knuckled along the Basque coastline
My white knuckled sister said she would never consider renting a car in Spain. And after driving through the middle…
![Featured image for “Encouraging students to see beyond”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Marija-Veljkovic-teacher-in-Serbia-e1652216762195.jpg)
Encouraging students to see beyond
Read the essay written by Marija Veljkovic about her experience in New Mexico with Global One to One, her professional…
![Featured image for “Tanzanian Update: Edition 9”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220408_104151-scaled-e1652117125428.jpg)
Tanzanian Update: Edition 9
Oops, I knew I’d still have stuff to say J! Just finished one week in paradise, on Zanzibar Island in…
![Featured image for “Meet the Career Connections Seminar Speakers”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CareerConnections-ABQ-FB_Instagram-Post-e1652109480816.png)
Meet the Career Connections Seminar Speakers
Saturday September 17Yuriria MoralesExecutive Director, Global Ties ABQBioYuriria Morales was born and raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico and has lived…
![Featured image for “Beatriz Valencia, Creativity & Technology for Equity & Inclusion in ABQ”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-e1651158450799.jpg)
Beatriz Valencia, Creativity & Technology for Equity & Inclusion in ABQ
Beatriz Valencia is the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Liaison for the Office of Equity and Inclusion for the…
![Featured image for “Diversity, Professional Development and International Exchange (Postponed)”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/career_connections_logo.png-e1650577748619.png)
Diversity, Professional Development and International Exchange (Postponed)
This in-person Career Connections seminar will take place in Albuquerque, NM in partnership with Global Ties US. The event is designed…
![Featured image for “Tanzanian Update: Edition 8”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_20220403_120800_581-e1652116196477.webp)
Tanzanian Update: Edition 8
At the meetings, the women discuss and do bookkeeping on their enterprises, they have opened 3: the bike rental shop,…
![Featured image for “Q Station Hosts the Trinity Accelerator”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Trinity-accelerator.jpeg)
Q Station Hosts the Trinity Accelerator
The Trinity Accelerator is intended to empower collaborations between the federal government, industry, and academia in the spirit of how…
![Featured image for “Women Only Hands-On Photovoltaic (PV) Workshop”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ASES-Solar-2022.png)
Women Only Hands-On Photovoltaic (PV) Workshop
Coming in June 2022, a Women-Only Hands-on Photovoltaic (PV, solar electric) Workshop. Learn how to design, size, and install a…
![Featured image for “Tanzanian update: Edition 7”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG-20220321-WA0019-e1652115366645.jpg)
Tanzanian update: Edition 7
OMG, this is my last week with TATU!! I knew that with hindsight it would all go so fast, and…
![Featured image for “Tanzanian update: Edition 6”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20220222_104125-scaled-e1650991314131.jpg)
Tanzanian update: Edition 6
Wow, it’s now 1 ½ months into this adventure. Despite the long moments of boredom and waiting, so many experiences…
![Featured image for “Welcome to Serbian Delegation”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Serbia-photos-e1650919636741.png)
Welcome to Serbian Delegation
Global Ties ABQ is excited to announce that we will be hosting a delegation of six officials from Serbia from…
![Featured image for “Welcome Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellows”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Welcome-YTILI-Fellows-GT_opt.jpg)
Welcome Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellows
Global Ties ABQ is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the YTILI Fellowship Program this May thanks to…
![Featured image for “Careers in International Relations”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/April28-CC-Image1-Square.png)
Careers in International Relations
April 28 – Career Connections Global+: Careers in International Relations Careers in International Relations is designed to give you universal…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 5
Getting used to going slow. We in the western world are so focused on productivity. But what does it really…
![Featured image for “Official Announcement of Merger”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Copy-of-Beige-Elegant-Wedding-Invitation-Announcement-Postcard-e1649961296296.png)
Official Announcement of Merger
Agenda – April 15, 2022 at Q Station 10:30 a.m. Registration 11:00 a.m. Press conference Lisa Abeyta, City of Albuquerque Economic…
![Featured image for “Educators from 5 Continents in 5 Months”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled-design.png)
Educators from 5 Continents in 5 Months
Teachers are key to our youth-focused programs. As a sign of our gratitude for their important work and incredible impact…
![Featured image for “Tajikistan: Come for the Adventure, Take Home the Art”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Munira-with-Pillows-Profile-Picture-e1649867907984.jpg)
Tajikistan: Come for the Adventure, Take Home the Art
Are you an adventure travel junkie? Do you love those unique, off-the-beaten path experiences? Would you like an authentic taste…
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Effective Adult Learning Within International Exchanges
At the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting I joined an interactive panel discussion about effective adult learning. Andragogy is the…
![Featured image for “U.S. – Azores Space Cooperation”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0232-e1649864032587.jpg)
U.S. – Azores Space Cooperation
What an incredible experience to learn more about the aerospace industry but most importantly to make sure the Azores Portugal…
![Featured image for “Nicole Ndongala: una Agente del Cambio”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8697-scaled-e1649792614397.jpg)
Nicole Ndongala: una Agente del Cambio
Aprovechamos su reciente visita a Albuquerque como parte de la delegación de España para hablar con Nicole Ndongala. Queríamos saber…
![Featured image for “Nicole Ndongala: an Agent of Change”](https://www.globaltiesabq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8697-scaled-e1649792614397.jpg)
Nicole Ndongala: an Agent of Change
Born in Inongo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicole Ndongala arrived in Spain in 1988 when fleeing political instability…
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Meet Miguel Sabol, New Programming Intern
My name is Miguel Sabol. I am from Farmington, New Mexico, although this year marks almost five years being based…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 4
We’re almost into the wet season here. An amazing rainstorm last night, precursor to the next month. Brings back memories of…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 3
It’s almost a month that I’ve been here, 3 weeks and 1 day exactly. Definitely doesn’t feel new anymore… but in…
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Global Themes by Local Artists
Global Ties ABQ launches the project “Global Themes by Local Artists”. Every month, Global Ties ABQ and Global Ties US…
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Tanzanian update: Edition 2
Another week (and some) into this adventure. Hit a to-be-expected rough spot over the weekend… mostly due to frustration over…
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La Noche Encantada Gala
Thank you to The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce for hosting “La Noche Encantada” Gala. La Noche Encantada is an…