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ONE TO WORLD ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING IN THE FULBRIGHT TRADITION O u r M i s s i o n : To advance global cooperation, One To World fosters intercultural understanding by creating face-to-face experiences among local communities, international students and Fulbright scholars. IN THIS REPORT:

02 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

04 2019-20 PROGRAMMING

06 SPOTLIGHT ON GLOBAL CLASSROOM

08 OUR MEMBERS

09 CONNECTING VIRTUALLY

10 OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

11 OUR TEAM

12 OUR SUPPORTERS

14 GET INVOLVED

Note: Audited financials to come December 2020

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 0 1 grow in our international and American THANK YOU TO participants. There is so much that can come from connecting with someone you previously OUR COMMUNITY thought you had no connection with, or whose life had no bearing on your own.

We see this in the international students who come here expecting an academic education but upon engaging with One To World, get a much deeper cultural education, as well – an education that builds unique relationships Dear Friends, which last a lifetime.

This past year we faced a great deal of We see this too in the joy and wonder of local uncertainty. Each new day has brought new K-12 youth for whom meeting international roadblocks to international peace and students through our G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m understanding, each new mandate making it program opens up new worlds of possibility for harder for international students to feel safe their own lives. or welcome in our country. These challenges have only served to make One To World more This past year has been perhaps the most resolute in our commitment to our mission challenging One To World has faced in its 43 and to our community. years, but by joining together in the face of isolationism, we know that we can, and we This report will give you a look at what must, keep moving forward with Senator international understanding in the Fulbright Fulbright’ s vision for a more peaceful world. tradition looks like at One To World. You’ ll read about our unique programming and how To all our friends, members, hosts, and donors, we bring people together in conversation and we cannot thank you enough for your action. Our programs are made successful by perseverance and belief in our work. We could the young leaders from over 100 countries not have come through this year without your who, as international students and Fulbright steadfast support, and we will need it as we scholars, call City their home away continue our work in the face of an uncertain from home, and by the Americans and future. institutions who welcome them. Sincerely, Through One To World’ s programs, both in- person and virtual, we have the privilege of witnessing wisdom, empathy, and perception Sue Henderson, PhD Jen E. Clarke Board Chair Executive Director

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 0 2 By truly and deeply learning and experiencing American culture through different local tours/home stay programs my horizons were extensively broadened. Meeting new people gave me the opportunity to learn and share my culture and experiences with international students from across the globe. By exchanging culture/opinions we are like ambassadors.

In the long run, I believe we are building a harmonic world and have the potential to decrease conflicts among people from different cultures. I appreciate that One To World is doing such a great job and providing a wonderful platform!

— Shuaijun, China 2019-20 PROGRAMMING

One To World programs enrich the experiences of international students and Fulbright grantees studying in the New York area and broaden their understanding of contemporary life in the U.S.

D in n e r D i p l o m a t s : New Yorkers host students in their homes for dinner and engaging cross-cultural exchange. 2,621 F o r e i g n A f f a i r s C o n f e r e n c e s : One To World’ s delegation of INTERNATIONAL international students brings first-hand global perspectives to STUDENTS & debates on American foreign policy with cadets and midshipmen at the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. AMERICAN HOSTS

C o m m u n i t y V is i t s : American families host students in diverse rural, suburban, and urban settings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to PROGRAMS Bushwick, for day-long or weekend visits. 194

C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e P r o j e c t s : Through partnerships with local PROGRAMS non-profits, students give back to and engage in the American tradition of volunteerism.

C o n v e r s a t i o n s w i t h W o r l d L e a d e r s : Fulbright scholars meet leaders 104 in business, education, philanthropy, and the for an intimate exchange of ideas and insights across cultures. COU3NTR2IES REPRESENTED B e h in d - t h e - S c e n e s : Students learn about NYC neighborhoods, BY STUDENTS communities, and institutions from local historians and guides.

G l o b a l C a r e e r R e a d i n e s s : Programs like employment workshops and job shadowing with NYC professionals give students the tools to succeed in and enrich business efforts here and abroad.

S o c i a l G a t h e r i n g s a n d R e c e p t i o n s : Social programs allow participants to get to know each other in informal settings.

G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m : K-12 students learn about the diversity that exists in the world and in their own communities through workshops led by international students on a range of global topics with local resonance.

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 0 4 "I really enjoyed spending Thanksgiving with an American family through One To World. Learning more about American history and traditions, and exchanging ideas and insights with people around the world was the most meaningful part of my abroad experience."

- Shiyu, China

"[Attending The Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA) at West Point Academy] was a unique opportunity... I think we as foreigners get most of our preconceptions about the U.S. army from movies, and so it was very interesting to see such a place from the inside. It changed some of my perceptions and reinforced others, but now I have more solid opinions.”

- Amalia, Spain SPOTLIGHT ON GLOBAL CLASSROOM

G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m connects New York City youth with Global Guides—trained, international university scholars—to learn about world cultures and global issues. Through face‐to‐face and virtual interactions and meaningful cross‐cultural exchange, K‐12 students in the greater NYC area are challenged to develop 21st century skills necessary in today’ s globalized world.

Through G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m , we encourage young people to:

264 Investigate the world beyond their immediate environment by examining issues of local, global, and cultural significance. GLOBAL CLASSROOM Recognize, understand, and appreciate the perspectives and world WORKSHOPS views of others.

Communicate ideas successfully with diverse audiences by engaging in open, appropriate, and effective interactions across 75PRO5GRAMS cultures. K-12 STUDENTS Take action for collective well‐being and sustainable development both locally and globally.

2019-20 G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m Thematic Units:

45 G l o b a l L i v e s encourages students to explore diverse cultures while reflecting on their own by investigating themes such as childhood, COUNTRIES beauty, traditions, fashion, music, and dance. In the 2019-20 school REPRESENTED BY year, students met with Global Guides from India, Mongolia, Trinidad, GLOB3AL 2GUIDES Canada, Peru, and Brazil.

G l o b a l C i t i z e n s h i p allows students to critically examine the world by exploring global issues and social justice movements. Students learn to use primary and secondary sources to study responses from governments, artists, NGOs, indigenous communities, and individuals. Students then make connections to their own communities through projects at the end of each program. 2019-20 programs centered around social justice, human rights issues, environmental justice, and income inequality.

To better support our partners with distance learning, all of our programs have been adapted for virtual or face-to-face engagement.

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 0 6 " G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m is an amazing program that helps connect our students with citizens of the world. Each visit, we saw a rise in curiosity, compassion, and understanding. Our students gained insight about life in other countries, made connections to their own lives and built relationships with the mentors. They have laughed, cried, and been inspired by the Global Guides who openly and honestly share their stories.” - Shalonda, Cornelia Connelly Center

" G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m has changed my perspectives and made me feel like I am powerful enough to change the world."

- 10th-grader, New York City OUR MEMBERS As a membership organization, One To World is proud to partner with the following institutions in supporting international students:

Adelphi University Institute of Technology (NJIT) , Baruch College, CUNY New York School of Interior Baruch College, Weissman Center for (NYU) International Business, CUNY New York University, College of & Science New York University, English Language Borough of Community College, CUNY Institute College of Mount Saint Vincent College at Old Westbury, SUNY Queens College, CUNY College of , CUNY Raritan Valley Community College Columbia University Rockland Community College, SUNY Drew University Rutgers Preparatory School ELS Language Centers Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Public Health, CUNY Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY (SVA) Felician University Sotheby's Institute of St. Francis College Goldstein and Cheung LLC St. John's University Hofstra University St. Joseph's College New York Hunter College, CUNY Stevens Institute of Technology Institute of International Education (IIE) Suffolk County Community College, SUNY IES Abroad Teachers College, Columbia University International Education Training Services (IETS) The Art Students League of New York International House The City University of New York The John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Institute Kaplan International LIM College The Montclair State University World Education Services (WES) Mountbatten Institute New Jersey City University

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 0 8 CONNECTING VIRTUALLY

COVID-19 didn't stop One To World from connecting people from across the globe:

In addition to moving many of our programs online, we launched a new "One To One" virtual program, pairing up international students and Americans via Zoom. We coordinated and planned over 70 of these programs for approximately 145 people! Within two weeks of shutdown, G l o b a l C l a s s r o o m 's interactive workshops were connecting international students and scholars with K-12 students via Zoom sessions straight from their homes. We initiated bi-weekly virtual meetings for our Member institutions with updates on visa regulations & resources to help students stranded in this challenging time.

The virus shut everything down, but its’ like we are still traveling the world from our homes.

— 3rd-grader, New York City

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 0 9 OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Treasurer Sue Henderson, Ph.D. Terrence F. Martell, Ph.D. President Director, Weissman Center for International Business New Jersey City University Baruch College, CUNY

Vice Chair Secretary Creighton Condon Robert Lapiner, Ph.D. Partner and Senior Partner Emeritus Professor and Dean Emeritus Shearman & Sterling LLP School of Professional Studies, New York University

John Allegrante, Ph.D. Danielle Li, J.D. Professor of Health Education Counsel Teachers College, Columbia University Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Mariam Assefa Claudette Mayer Former Executive Director Former International Banker & Concert Series World Education Services Manager

Bradlee Benn Michael B. Sperling, Ph.D. Executive Director Vice President for Academic Affairs Russell Reynolds Associates Culinary Institute of America

Andrea Moo-Young Bermudez Wenke B. Thoman Sterns, Chair Emerita Managing Director of Business Development Managing Director The Byebrook Group Industrial Mineral Holdings,Inc.

Michael Cherenson, APR, Fellow PRSA Kaori Uchisaka Executive Vice President, Public Relations Director, International Student Office SCG Advertising + Public Relations School of Visual Arts

Jen E. Clarke, Ex officio Elise van Oss Executive Director Independent Consultant & Career Coach One To World

René Kalonji Vice President, Business Technology Optimization J.P. Morgan As of June 30, 2020

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 1 0 OUR TEAM

Jen E. Clarke Adana Austin Executive Director Director of Global Classroom

Alexa Berry Hara Connell Manager of Enrichment Associate Director of Programs Development

Jaime Fahy Alexei Khamarkhanov Operations & Director of Finance Communications Manager

Khadijah McCaskill Marisa Silva Global Classroom Director of Membership & Coordinator Programs

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 1 1 OUR SUPPORTERS AMBASSADOR PLENIPOTENTIARY DIPLOMATS Andrea Nemetz Carmel Cultural Endowment for John P. Allegrante, Ph.D.+ & Claire & Jonah Neuman the Arts Andrea Allegrante New Jersey Institute of Technology AMBASSADORS EXTRAORDINARY Erica Berthou Prior Family Foundation Didric & Kristin Cederholm Goldstein and Cheung LLP Dov Schlein The Harold S. Geneen Charitable David W. Heleniak Schoenhut Family Foundation Trust Sue Henderson, Ph.D.+ Eytan Shapiro & The Pinkerton Foundation Gisèle & Robert Lapiner+ Lesley-Anne Gliedman PwC Frank & Irene Lourenso Lisa & Matthew Sippel Snacks Family Foundation James & Meg Rhee Michael B. Sperling, Ph.D.+ Margaret & Kenji Shiba St. Francis College AMBASSADORS Lynn & Bill Silverman Robert & Missy Sternthal Advance Blaise R. Simqu Stephanie Teicher Columbia University, Catherine Sweeney Singer & Anne Tergesen & Susan Jackson International Students & William M. Singer Kaori Uchisaka+ Scholars Office Margo & Anthony Viscusi Christina Weiss Lurie The Hurford Foundation Susie Wilson CONSULS The Malka Fund Jason R. Wolff Terrence F. Martell, Ph.D.+ Alexander Family Foundation Lawrence & Carol Zicklin The Nissan Foundation American Institute For Foreign Russell Reynolds Associates Study ATTACHÉS S&P Global Timothy M. Andrews Dr. Peter Abrons Shearman & Sterling LLP Anonymous Roslyn Allison William & Cora Sterling Mariam Assefa+ Dr. Jane Aronson Dr. Mitchel B. Wallerstein & Barnard College, Columbia William L. Bernhard Dr. Susan Perlik University Deborah L. Clifford Deanne Bosnak, The Stable Prof. Jasmin Bey Cowin, Ed.D. CONSULS GENERAL Foundation Regina Degnan Bradlee Benn+ Dr. Marion R. Boultbee Fairleigh Dickinson University Jorge & Andrea Bermudez+ Peter & Jisun Burton Fordham University The Boston Red Sox & Fenway Melanie & John Clarke Hofstra University Sports Group Caroline Coleman & Rob Hedlund Innisfree M&A, Incorporated Fashion Institute of Technology, Cron Family Foundation David Irwin SUNY Michael Charles Dearing Helen Leonard The Hyde and Watson Foundation Wilson Ervin Marymount Manhattan College René Kalonji+ Kenneth Forde Yael Melamede & Steve Sparkes Danielle Li+ Fordham University, Office for Gordon & Heide Miller Claudette Mayer+ International Services Montclair State University New Jersey City University Gregory Garnich New York University, Office of Kim & Sasha Grutman Béatrice Philippe & Global Services Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Zoltan Hankovsky The Patrina Foundation Katcher George & Gail Hunt Reeke School of Visual Arts, International Bob & Lynn Johnston Shaiza Rizavi Student Office Alexandra Lebenthal & Jay Diamond Emily Segal & Andrew Ellis Robert & Monique Schweich Shelly & Tony Malkin Judith Selkowitz Wenke B. Thoman Sterns+ & Steven Messina Tom & Sara Silbiger William S. Sterns III Steve & Allison Gushée Molkenthin Stevens Institute of Technology Elise van Oss+ Sherry Lee Mueller, Ph.D. David Tendler Arthur Unobskey & Deborah Reck Marcia Brown Linda Levine Sharon Wyse Pauline Brown Dr. Richard O. Lundquist DELEGATES Michael Bucci Gale Lynch Richard Campagna Dr. Araxi Macaulay Charles & Maryan Ainsworth Robert & Patricia Carey Alice L. Mairs Sandra Baron Elizabeth Chan Robin McClellan Connor & Laura Barwin Dan & Cynthia Clifford Mariana Mejia Turnbull Jan Bronson Joe Cohen Kate Miele & Ben Hedin Norman Champ Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Compagnon Oana Cosmina Mihalache Kirk Chewning Judith Coppock Gex Berni Moestafa Jen E. Clarke+ & Ian Conran Carolyn Cudmore & Brett Maitland Ankur Morbale Coren Family Charitable Fund Tamara T. Cunningham Hiroto Nakajima Patricia Crown & Anthony Radice Sachi G. Dastidar Sylvia Osafo-Williams Linda M. DiStefano & Doris Clausen John Patrick Delavin Dr. Paul J. O'Sullivan Anthony Ettinger Asya J. Dinets Dr. Manfred Philipp Cheryl & Adam Goldstein Elena Dinets & Leonard Vidrak Christina Quartararo Matthew & Betsie Haar Hamid Elmyar Erika Rohrbach Salvatore C. Longarino C. J. Everett Marilyn J. Rymniak Bernard Lumpkin & Martha Appelbaum & Paul Feltman Mia Schleifer Carmine Boccuzzi Dr. Stephen Ferst Philipp Schneider Nancy & Stephen Gates Mark Finn Mary M. Shuford New York School of Heidi Fiske Mariia Shuvalova Laura Pedersen & Virginia & Johnny Freire Neha Singh William G. Pietersen Alison Gardy Taylor Smith The Snider Family Elizabeth Gill Dr. Dorothy Meadow Sobol David & Joan Steinberg Dr. Nada Beth Glick Ashutosh Srivastava The Boeing Company Jennifer & David Golden Dr. Satoshi Takahashi Whitney Tilson Johanna Goossens Teachers College, Columbia Thomas & Anita Volpe Jessica Greenstein University Matt Yildizlar Dr. John P. Grundman Schatze & Peter Thorp Dwight Yoo Jeffrey & Donna Grundy Christopher Tingue ENVOYS Jaime Iván Gutiérrez Avila Tomasz R. Tuleja Molly Hampton Hendrik G. van Oss Dr. Shari Becker Albright Ruizhi Hao Wendy Vandame AmazonSmile Foundation Luis Miguel Herrero Imre Varju Fernanda Andre Ahmad Ilyas Saeed Vasebi Anonymous International House Mihai Vasile Kathleen Bakarich Alison Jackson Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. E. Lydell Carter & Arnaud Jacqmin Winston R. Von Engel Deborah Bartley-Carter Remila Jasharllari Yvonne White Monica Denise Berroa Solis Dr. Steven Jervis Peter M. Wolf, Ph.D. Kathleen & Edward Berry Chuyan Jiang Weijie Wu Flora K. Bloom, Ed.D. Aziza Kaisarbekova Kairui Zhou Joe Blum Estelle Kembola Huizhe Zhu Florencia Bohl Neil S. Kenagy Destin Kellian Boukoro Moungabou Bichen Kou Yocasta Brens-Watson Richard Larschan & Decade Donor Alan J. Brody Laurence Moscato + One To World Board Member

O N E T O W O R L D | A N N U A L R E P O R T 1 3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUR COMMUNITY Join Our Mailing List Stay in touch and up to date by joining our mailing list at bit.ly/OTWMailingList, where we'll 1 share all the great work we're doing and even more ways for you to get involved with One To World and our international community! Donate With your support we will be able to keep forming lifelong connections across cultures, fulfilling Senator Fulbright's vision for a more peaceful world. A gift of any amount will make a huge 2 difference to the lives of international students and American K-12 students, opening hearts and minds and creating relationships to last lifetimes. Donate online at bit.ly/OTWGiving or call our development team at (212) 431-1195. Become a Host If you are interested in hosting international students in your home or workplace, or want an opportunity to share your community with them, please contact Marisa Silva, Director of 3 Membership & Programs, at [email protected] or call (212) 431-1195. Make a Bequest An act of generosity such as this ensures that One To World can continue 4 its tradition of bringing Americans and students from around the world face- to-face to share their lives and perspectives, long into the future. Learn more about joining our Legacy Circle at bit.ly/OTWPlannedGiving. Follow us on Social Media 5 @OneToWorldInc 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2003 New York, NY 10001 t. 212.431.1195 www.onetoworld.org