Mission & Vision
International Focus builds global understanding & respect by facilitating face-to-face diplomacy & professional, personal, and artistic exchange.
Our mission as a non-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit is to promote mutual understanding between the people of North Carolina’s Triangle region and the international community through education, cultural exchange, arts, and the celebration of achievements.
International Focus serves as the cultural and artistic bridge between the Research Triangle and the International Community.
Our Values
We recognize that our strength relies on shared differences, where different perspectives are valued and new experiences are enriching.
We lead through service to our community and the world via meaningful connections in the arts, culture, education, and business.
We express joy and happiness in all we do!
We engage our community in programs and events to achieve international understanding and cooperation.
We honor our heritage to better serve the needs of North Carolina — now and in the future.
Our Purpose
International Focus uniquely promotes North Carolina in the world, conserves the heritage of our international communities, and defends universal values of freedom of expression and democracy.
We have been serving as the cultural and artistic bridge between the Research Triangle and the International Community for more than 30 years.
We run global exchange programs that connect our community with emerging world leaders in partnership with the US State Dept., USAID, Global Ties US, Open World Leadership Center, and more with an average of 200 exchange visitors each year through an average of 25 programs each year.