Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council

Promoting global relationships "one handshake at a time"

About the Council

Our Mission

Staff & Board

The IVLP

Upcoming Visitors

32 Great Things

Community Benefits

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Individual Membership

Business Membership

News & Events

Feb 2010 Africa

Feb 2010 S. America

Jan 2010 Kyrgyz Republic

Jan 2010 Saudi Arabia

Dec 09 Dominican Republic

Nov 2009 Nicaragua

Nov 2009 Brazil

Nov 2009 Gaza

Nov 2009 Bermuda

Fall Celebration

Oct 2009 Parks

Sept 2009 Russia

Aug 2009 Uganda

Aug 2009 Maldives

Aug 2009 Japan

July 2009 Brazil

June 2009 New Zealand

May 2009 Women's Issues

May 2009 Soiree

Apr 2009 West Bank

Mar 2009 Russia

Mar 2009 Hungary

Mar 2009 Greece

Mar 2009 Estonia

Feb 2009 Scouting

Feb 2009 Education

What Others Are Saying

In the News

(Above) In March 2009, Escambia County Commissioner met with a delegate from Estonia to discuss possible future economic development opportunities.



The IVLP offers priceless opportunities to understand the United
States and the American people through direct experience and
to make valuable contacts…I am immensely grateful for the
insights in the U.S which this exchange scheme provided.  I have
drawn on them regularly since then.

– Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair



The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to create and encourage collaboration between like-minded community stakeholders who value sharing the Central Gulf Coast with the rest of the world by:

  • Facilitating professional and personal interaction for international leaders during official visits to the Central Gulf Coast
  • Enhancing respect and communication through international exchanges and alliances
  • Forging cultural, educational, and business relationships with the global community through citizen diplomacy
  • Promoting greater understanding of global affairs in our community through a balance of public events, educational activities, and the International Visitor Leadership Program
  • Promoting the Central Gulf Coast as an important center of commerce, culture, and tourism  



221 Palafox Place, Suite 9104 . Pensacola, Florida 32502 .
P.O. Box 1591 . Pensacola, Florida 32591-1591
Tel: 850/595-1631 . Fax: 850/595-5447