OUR MISSION & PURPOSE
Building Bridges of Cultural Fluency & Human Connection
America Connected is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering global understanding through cultural education, grassroots diplomatic dialogue, and cross-border youth exchange.
🌍 Our Mission
To unite students, educators, and global citizens through experiential dialogue, cultural education, and diplomatic dialogue — empowering future generations to build a more collaborative and peaceful world.
🎯 Our Vision
A vibrant global society where cultural differences are celebrated as mutual strengths, where cross-border empathy is second nature, and where every young person possesses the skills to bridge divides.
🤝 Nonpartisan Promise
As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our programs transcend partisan politics. We focus solely on universal human values, mutual respect, international civility, and shared global responsibility.
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Pioneering the Field of Connectiplomacy®
“When we connect people heart to heart, culture to culture, we discover that our shared humanity is far greater than any boundary.”
Founded by author and global educator Marjorie Hope, America Connected emerged from a simple yet radical premise: true global diplomacy begins not in conference rooms of state, but in authentic, people-to-people connections.
Author of Connectiplomacy and Kari's Gold, Marjorie has spent decades facilitating cultural exchanges, university virtual dialogues, and community summits. Her work has inspired thousands of students and everyday citizens to become ambassadors of understanding in their own communities.
Marjorie Hope
Founder & Executive Director, America Connected
OUR JOURNEY
A Decade of Grassroots Cultural Diplomacy
2016
Foundation & 501(c)(3)
America Connected is formally chartered as a nonpartisan nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia.
2018
College CONNECT Launch
Pioneered virtual classroom exchanges linking university students in the US with peers across 15 nations.
2021
Learn & Lead Youth
Expanded into secondary schools with virtual diplomatic fluency and cross-cultural dialogue programs.
2024+
100,000+ Global Reach
Surpassed 100,000 participants engaged across virtual summits, dinners, and cultural showcases.
Join Us in Fostering Worldwide Understanding
Discover how your school, organization, or family can take part in our cross-cultural programs.
