Global Café: We the People – Religious Freedom
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am
Location: Chandler Museum
Join Global Ties Arizona for a special Global Café conversation with international visitors participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). This engaging morning offers an opportunity to connect with emerging leaders from around the world, exchange perspectives, and explore one of the foundational principles of American democracy: religious freedom.
As part of the multi-regional project, We the People: Religious Freedom, participants are traveling throughout the United States to better understand the role of religious liberty, civic engagement, and constitutional protections in American society. Through open dialogue and cultural exchange, attendees will gain global perspectives while sharing their own experiences and insights.
Admission:
General: $15
GTAZ Ambassadors: Free
Coffee and light refreshments included with admission.
Our Guests Will Be Visiting From:
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burma (Myanmar), Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, North Macedonia, Romania, Sudan, Tunisia, and Ukraine.
Discussion Topics
During their visit to Arizona, the delegation is exploring:
The historical foundations of religious freedom in the United States and its role in shaping American identity.
How religious leaders strengthen communities, encourage civic participation, and foster collaboration across faith traditions.
The relationship between faith, public life, and the constitutional protections that safeguard the free exercise of religion.
The impact of faith-based education through visits with schools, universities, and student and faculty communities.
The importance of free speech and First Amendment protections in preserving religious liberty.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for community members, educators, faith leaders, students, nonprofit professionals, government representatives, and anyone interested in international exchange, civic dialogue, and learning from global perspectives.
We look forward to welcoming you for a thoughtful morning of conversation, connection, and citizen diplomacy.
