Save the Date: November 6th, 11:30am to 1:30pm The International Center of the Capital Region Achievement Awards honors foreign-born community members who have made significant contributions to the Capital Region and advanced cross-cultural dialogue through volunteerism and advocacy. Submissions will be evaluated by a committee consisting of ICCR board members and community leaders. Winners will be announced soon. Nominate an …
High School students are encouraged to get involved in the 2025 Model UN Conference. WHEN: Saturday, December 6 @ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WHERE: Hudson Valley Community College FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email [email protected] Click here for a description of the inaugural 2024 Model UN Conference.
Save the date for the 2025 Annual Achievement Awards luncheon: WHEN: Thursday, November 13 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Click here to learn more.
Date: February 15, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET Event Description: Taste of the World Cooking demonstration and tasting event. Participants will learn how to cook a recipe from the kitchen of Keobi Restaurant. Taste of the World participants will be delighted with a tasting of a favorite dish from Keobi restaurant. All participants will receive the recipe. Other …
We offer sponsorship opportunities for you to gain visibility and showcase your commitment. Learn more We are excited to announce and launch a Digital Future Fund campaign, which aims to advance our online presence and connect our mission to the Capital Region’s diverse communities. We are so grateful to Thoroughbred Advisors for their generous $1,000 gift to kick off the campaign! Together, …
Become A Member of ICCR and receive a 2025 Cultural Food Passport with discounts to ethnic restaurants in the region.
by Fiona Faccilonga, ICCR Communications Interns It was hard to think long-term on the first day of Italian class. Sure, learning a second language sounded cool, but would I ever use it in the real world? To answer my younger self: yes, you will. And I did. After studying abroad and living in Florence for four months, my eight years …
In May of 2022, we hosted Open World group from Moldova. Open World is a professional exchange program sponsored by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL).
Moldova is a new democracy led by a woman President and Prime Minister. With a population of more than 2.6 million, Moldova borders on the southeast side of Ukraine. During the conflict with Russia, they have welcomed Ukrainian refugees, and condemned the actions of Russia.
We hosted six leaders from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus, and Afghanistan (CAMCA) for a high-level professional exchange experience. The 2024 CAMCA Fellowship program encouraged intraregional cooperation among the program countries and fostered stronger relations between the U.S. and the CAMCA region. Our impact forged enduring connections and served as a starting point for continued collaboration.
September of 2022, we hosted a group of emergency medical professionals from Ukraine, sponsored by the Congressional Office for International Leadership. During this visit, the Ukrainian visitors were able to meet with medical professionals and government officials in the Capital Region, to collaborate and exchange stories and ideas between our two countries.
