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 The First Edition of the Philadelphia World Heritage Toolkit was a joint venture between
Global Philadelphia Association,
the City of Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania’s South Asia Center,
Middle East Center
and Center for East Asian Studies.
This document was designed by K12 teachers to teach children the meaning of world heritage.
Click here to discover it!
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Do you have international expertise that serves the world & Philadelphia?
Become a member of the Global Philadelphia Association
and tell us why you or your business/organization
is a global gateway for the Philadelphia region.
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From Our Executive Director
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Dear Global Philadelphian,
Twenty days in to the New Year, we are pleased to reach out to our internationally minded audience with a new look and a refreshed "Insider".
As the association grows in membership and scope, we view it as necessary to focus our member's news in to separate categories, making easier to find the information you may be looking for. This is a work in progress and we welcome any remarks from you, our valued audiences.
A new feature comes from the Consular Corps of Philadelphia - a wonderful resource representing 33 countries with specific representation here in Philadelphia. As we salute and say goodbye to outgoing leader Krista Bard, we are delighted to welcome Peter Longstreth the new President and to have him share a monthly column with us on the work of the group that inherently showcases Philadelphia to the world.
Speaking of new leadership, we of course welcome our new Mayor, Jim Kenney the 99th leader to hold such office. We are glad to support and work with his staff on immigrant initiatives, global business and of course World Heritage. We wish him much success as he starts his new term in office. There are many other new leaders in the city, watch our news and web page as we share their details and welcome them to their respective global roles in Philadelphia.
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As Philadelphia continues to thrive and evolve, we are thrilled to bring to you news of many of the events that are a part of the momentum seen in the region. Specifically, we encourage you to reach out to us with your news of global events and activities, so that we can share them with our audience of Global Philadelphian's. Take a look at the statistics garnered from the Global Expo last Fall, GlobalPhilly15 and you will see the growth and extent of our reach in the region.
For the most visibility and insider news on activities at Global Philadelphia, please consider becoming a member of our association. Your membership will support our nonpartisan non profit as it continues to foster collaboration with a global message among many different organizations. You will also be supporting the all important World Heritage City effort. Our hope is to bring together people of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives, to share in the rich global facets of the Philadelphia region. We are currently engaged in a strategic process that will lead to city wide messaging of what World Heritage means for every Philadelphian and for your organization.
I look forward to meeting with you soon and to sharing with you our member's events and learning more about yours. Welcome to Global Philadelphia!
Sincerely,
Zabeth Teelucksingh
Executive Director
215 851 8112
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Following the excitement of receiving World Heritage City designation for Philadelphia last November, we are currently pursuing a strategic plan to be ready in April.
We meet with eight different groups of civic leaders including education, arts and culture, business and commerce, hospitality,community and communications to focus on opportunities within Philadelphia to help showcase the World Heritage designation.
Our intent is to ensure that this can be effective and meaningful for EVERY citizen. Please check our web site WorldHeritagePHL.org and prepare for the Tool Kit soon to come.You can help to fund the effort by becoming a member of the World Heritage Society.
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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, the Rare Book Department at the Free Library on the Parkway is showcasing a collection of Potter's original watercolors, handwritten manuscripts, first editions and collectibles. Read More
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On January 1, Julie Coker Graham became the new president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB). She assumed the role following the retirement of former President and CEO Jack Ferguson on December 31. Read More
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AL DÃA News won an award from the Local Media Association in the 2015 Newspaper of the Year contest. In the Class D 37,000+ (non-daily) division, AL DÃA took third place. Judges said, “AL DÃA packs plenty of political and cultural news into a paper that boasts grabber coverage he paper, mostly in Spanish with English and Spanish versions online, serves the Latino community in Philadelphia well.†Read More
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At Girard College, Todd Bernstein, president of Global Citizen and founder/director of the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service, estimated about 5,000 volunteers were participating in more than 150 service projects on the school's campus in North Philadelphia. Other service projects were being performed around the city to mark the day. Read More Photo Credit Hayden Mitman
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Higher Education & Research
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Rapid economic, technological, and social changes are creating a world that is ever more interconnected. One in ten Americans is foreign born, and local communities—urban, suburban, and rural—are growing more diverse. Read More
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Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to develop, promote and advocate for Hispanic/Latino businesses in the region while also encouraging its economic growth. In celebration of the Hispanic business community’s accomplishments and in support of this mission, the 2016 AlegrÃa Ball will feature the 7th annual Excelencia Hispanic Business Awards. Read more
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Recently named the first World Heritage City in the United States, Philadelphia looks forward to an action-packed 2016 filled with attraction openings and expansions, only-in-Philly events and not-to-miss exhibitions — all happenings that will complement the immensely walkable city’s buzzed-about dining scene, vibrant art offerings, plentiful parks and public spaces and history galore.
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HIAS Pennsylvania, is excited to be hosting Refugee Kids: One Small Takes on the World. The film chronicles one formative summer as refugees from all over the world come together at a New York City school. Stay after the film to hear from the director, as well as HIAS PA refugee team members working at an after-school refugee program here in Philadelphia. Read more
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CHOP Hematology researchers have used a single injection of gene therapy to correct a rare bleeding disorder, factor VII deficiency, in dogs. This success in large animals holds considerable potential for a safe, effective and long-lasting new treatment in humans with the same bleeding disorder. Read More
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Carli Lloyd received the 2015 FIFA women's player of the year award. She was given the honor in recognition of Lloyd's performance in last summer's World Cup where she scored 3 goals in 16 minutes in the Women's World Cup Final in Japan she was a lock to win it. Before her nobody had ever scored three goals in a Women's World Cup final.Read More Photo Credit Matthias Hangst
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Consular Corps of Philadelphia
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 As the newly elected President of the Consular Corps of Philadelphia (CCAP), I am delighted to express our appreciation to Global Philadelphia for this opportunity to contribute a monthly column to “The Insiderâ€, a newsletter which reaches over 2500 Global Philadelphians. CCAP is a founding member of your dynamic organization and we are honored to play an active role in this regular communication.
By way of introduction, CCAP is the oldest association of foreign consuls in the United States and currently includes 37 Members representing countries from around the world. Like any association, CCAP’s fundamental responsibility is to support its members in order to maximize their individual effectiveness.
Members’ consular duties range from providing foreign citizens with administrative services to promoting business, cultural and governmental relationships to meeting the needs of visiting dignitaries.
While Italy, Israel, Mexico and Panama operate General Consulates staffed by career diplomats, the remaining members
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are Honorary Consuls who represent their respective countries on a volunteer basis.
CCAP is a 501(c)(3) corporation governed by a four member Executive Committee elected each year and funded by dues, contributions and sponsorships. CCAP services to its members include regular meetings, workshops, seminars and events, as well as centralized contact through a web-site and newsletter. We also partner with other international organizations, like Global Philadelphia, and provide financial assistance to selected educational and cultural organizations in our region.
In future columns, we look forward to highlighting specific CCAP events and initiatives. Individual Members will also share their comments and opinions with Global Philadelphia’s important audience.
Thanks again for including our voice in “The Insider†and Happy 2016!
Peter S. Longstreth
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