Monthly Newsletter December 2021 |
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Happy Holidays from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms & the Mayor's Office of International Affairs Team! |
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We wish you and your family all the best this Holiday season, and we look forward to connecting with you in 2021! Team MOIA Vanessa, Paulina, Meredith, and Ana |
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We have a great opportunity to join our team! We are looking for an International Affairs & Marketing intern for Spring 2022! Are you a student interested in growing in the International Affairs field? If yes, then submit your application today! Application closes Sunday, 12/19! | | |
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Atlanta's International Community Volunteers at Helping Mamas |
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MOIA, in partnership with Atlanta-based International Chambers of Commerce, celebrated the Inform Women Transform Lives Campaign and U.N. International Volunteer Day by volunteering with Helping Mamas, the baby supply bank of Georgia! Over three days, volunteers organized thousands of clothing donations and assembled childcare kits for local moms and families in need. Thank you to Jamie Lackey and her team at Helping Mamas for partnering with us on this initiative to #InformWomenTransformLives together and providing the opportunity for the international community to learn more about local organizations that serve women and families in need. MANY thanks to the Consulate Generals of The Bahamas, Belgium, Israel, Belgian American Chamber of Commerce, British-American Business Council of Georgia, Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeastern United States, Imerys Kaolin, Rabobank North America, Solvay, and UCB for volunteering your time and collaborating with us on this initiative! Learn more about the Inform Women Transform Lives campaign at: www.atlstrong.org/inform-women To learn more about Helping Mamas and to get involved, visit www.helpingmamas.org |
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Atlanta says Farewell to FACC Executive Director, Julie Lambotte & World Affairs Council of Atlanta President, Charles Shapiro |
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MOIA Director, Vanessa joined the French-American community in Atlanta to say farewell to French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Executive Director Julie Lambotte, who recently left her position and moved to Belgium. Thank you, Julie, for everything you have done for the French-American business community and the partnerships you were able to create. From empowering female entrepreneurs, to building bridges across key industries, and hosting excellent events such as the Crystal Peach Awards and Beaujolais (to name a few). We wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter! Learn more about the French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta |
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MOIA also says farewell to World Affairs Council of Atlanta President Ambassador Charles Shapiro! Ambassador Shapiro has been a key partner in advancing the international landscape in the City of Atlanta and a friend and supporter of our office since he became President of the WACA in 2014. Thank you, Amb. Shapiro, for your many years of dedicated service to civic engagement and diplomacy, dynamic leadership, and commitment to elevating Atlanta's global profile as an international hub. The City of Atlanta and MOIA wish you all the best in this next chapter! Learn more about the World Affairs Council of Atlanta |
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MOIA Welcomes Irish Ambassador to the United States |
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MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra had the pleasure of welcoming Ambassador Dan Mulhall, Ireland's Ambassador to the United States, during his visit to the City of Atlanta! Thank you, Ambassador, for visiting our great city and sharing more about the Irish economy, Irish-US relations, and the country's deep ties to the Southeast and Atlanta. |
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Welcoming United Kingdom's Trade Minister, The Right Honourable Penny Mordaunt MP |
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MOIA Director Vanessa had the pleasure of attending the World Affairs Council of Atlanta's luncheon with The Right Honourable Penny Mordaunt MP, United Kingdom Minister of State for Trade Policy at The Carter Center. Minister Mordaunt discussed the importance of trade in achieving prosperity, reaching the sustainable development goals, and the relationship between the U.S. and U.K. Thank you Consul General Andrew Staunton and the British Consulate-General of Atlanta for welcoming Minister Mordaunt to the City of Atlanta on her first official trip to the United States. Click the button below to watch the event that included opening remarks by The Carter Center's CEO, Paige Alexander. |
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Celebrating Sachi Koto for receiving Japan's the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette |
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MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra attended the Imperial Conferment Ceremony and reception in honor of Sachi Koto at the Consulate General of Japan residence. Ms. Koto was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in recognition of her outstanding contribution to promoting exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. The Order was established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji to award those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations. The last person to receive this honor was Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. The honor was bestowed by Consul General Mr. Kazuyuki Takeuchi with congratulatory remarks by The Japan-America Society of Georgia Chair Jessica Kennett Cork and Al Hodge. MOIA and the City of Atlanta congratulates Sachi Koto on receiving such a prestigious award. We celebrate you and your many years of dedicated service to Japan’s relationship with the United States and City of Atlanta, including the establishment of our Sister City relationship with Fukuoka. |
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Copa Airlines Inaugural Flight from Atlanta - Panama |
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MOIA was proud to attend a special ceremony celebrating Copa Airlines' inaugural flight from Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Panamá to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport! We welcome you to the City of Atlanta, Copa Airlines! |
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Atlanta Joins Sister City Daegu in Online Workshop |
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Deputy Director Paulina Guzman joined City of Atlanta sister city Daegu, South Korea for an interactive discussion on how each city has navigated their international activities during the pandemic and what is to come for next year. Participants enjoyed a cultural performance, created paper crafts of Daegu's must-see places, and even had a chance to learn basic KPOP dance moves! Thank you Kiseok Lee, Director of the International Affairs and Trade Division of the Daegu Metropolitan City Government for hosting an enjoyable event and for the opportunity to connect with cities from around the world! |
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From the World to the A: Coffee with Legends (Season Two) |
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After a successful first season, welcome to the second season of our series "From the World to the A: Coffee with Legends"! "From the World to the A: Coffee with Legends" is a platform of dialogue with Atlanta's international figures - athletes, diplomats, journalists, historians, business, and civic leaders - as they discuss the city's role in their careers and their experiences in the capital of Georgia. The first two seasons highlights MOIA's Global Sports Initiative, which aims to elevate the City of Atlanta as an international sports hub through community engagement, sports exchanges, economic development, and sports diplomacy. To learn more about the Global Sports Initiative, please visit www.atlinternationalaffairs.com/sports. Watch our second season below! |
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In the first episode of this season, former MOIA intern Lucas de Souza Martins interviews Elizabeth Pérez, Cuban-Venezuelan Emmy-winning television journalist and anchor for CNN en Español and DeportesCNN since 2011. She also writes, produces, and hosts her weekly interview show “Triunfadores del Deporte” and presents from Monday to Friday the latest and most relevant news of the world of sports during the morning show “Café CNN". Learn more about her journalism career and experience working for CNN in the City of Atlanta. |
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In the last episode of season two, Lucas de Souza Martins interviews Paulo Neto, Atlanta United FC's eMLS representative and Brazilian Esports athlete. In 2020, he won the FIFA 20 Summer Cup Series for South America, marking the second international title that an eMLS player has won. He was also ranked #11 player in the World, #1 ranked South American in Global Series, and a Top 4 in the eMLS Cup. In 2018, he was selected to the Brazilian national team after being crowned the PlayStation champion of the country. Join us as we learn more about Paulo Neto's career in Atlanta! |
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Our Director Vanessa joined the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs/ Welcoming Atlanta for their Holiday Food Distribution and Vaccination Event. Vanessa had the opportunity to hear firsthand from the community navigators and connect with Atlanta City Council President-Elect Doug Shipman. Thank you, Welcoming Atlanta, for continuing to provide much needed resources, support, and vaccines to our communities throughout the City of Atlanta. |
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The Atlanta Christkindl Market is officially back in the City of Atlanta! Atlanta Sister Cities Commission members and our Global Engagement Manager, Meredith Steinmetz-Rodriguez, came together to enjoy an evening at the traditional German Christmas market. Herzlichen Dank to Sabine Genet of the German American Cultural Foundation for hosting us and to Matt Ohm, ASCC Chair, and Andreas Peschke for organizing the evening. |
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Atlanta's Christkindl Market Open daily until January 2, 2022 | Buckhead Village |
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GCIV 39th International Consular Ball September 17, 2022 | Flourish Atlanta |
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The Georgia Council for International Visitors 39th annual International Consular Ball will take place on September 17, 2022 from 6:00-11:00 PM at Flourish Atlanta. Chaired by Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, the theme of the 2022 International Consular Ball is Lights Camera Action: Atlanta Showtime, celebrating Atlanta’s prominence in film and entertainment. |
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces City Advances to Green Zone of Reopening Plan Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Executive Order lifting the city-wide mask mandate based on positive data pertaining to the number of COVID-19 cases. While the latest data advances the City to the Green Zone of the reopening plan, a mask requirement will remain in all City of Atlanta facilities. 11/09/2021 | 10:46 AM Read the full press release here --- For more updates, please visit www.atlstrong.org |
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