21st Century Solutions for International Relations
21st Century Solutions for International Relations
Welcome to The International Forum, Inc..
We are a consortium of international relations and education professionals. Established in 1990, the Forum is regarded as a major resource for research, training, and policy development. The Forum seeks to increase global understanding and affect progressive change in international relations.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the International Forum, Inc. is to be a major contributor and social change agent for the of all nations towards societies of sustenance, equality, and peace. Through education, economic development, and diplomacy training, we can make a difference in the lives of millions throughout the world.
The International Forum, Inc. welcomes professionals in all academic disciplines to contribute their expertise to assist in the varied avenues that will contribute to world peace. As we now have become what Dr. King called "the world village", it is critical that we realize the inevitable evolution of globalization and its direct and indirect impact on all people. It is critical that we realize the truism of "what affects one directly, affects all indirectly." So we commit to work together toward a sustainable and peaceful world.
Hon. Teta V. Banks, Ed.D.
President
Programs
Programs
Our programs service a variety of businesses, institutions, and organizations. As we expand into the global village, it is imperative to obtain a knowledge base in international protocols, languages and customs, and issues that impact people of specific regions and countries, as well as their relationship to other nations. The International Forum provides training in all of these areas , as well as information to assist businesses in successful decision making and effective communications.
Programs of the International Forum, Inc. include:
- International Exchange Program
- International Protocol Training and Development
- International Development
- International Social Impact Studies
- Policy Research Center
- Arts and Culture Program Development
- Communications Resource
- Speakers' Bureau
- International Education Program Development
- Humanitarian Assistance Collaborations
Hon. Banks with Director-General of WHO, Dr. Tedros Ghebreysus and WFUNA Secretary-General Aziel Goulandris
His Excellency King Charles of the United Kingdom and Consul Banks Philadelphia,PA
Hon. Banks with Consular Corps Members and Hon. Stephen Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General
Former UN Secretary-General Ban-ki Moon and Hon. Teta Banks
Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf , former President of Liberia and Consul Banks at Embassy in Washington,DC
African Union Ball- Honoree Amb. Susan Rice with AU Amb. Hilda Suka-Mafudze and Consul Banks
Hon. Banks & The Links,Incorporated Education Across the Miles-South Africa Project
UNA-USA at UN Headquarters,Global Engagement Summit
UNA-USA at UN Headquarters,Global Engagement Summit
Hon. Banks at UNA-USA Members' Day/Leadership Summit at UN in New York
The International Forum,Inc
AU Ambassadors Ball/ International Forum
1500 K Street, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC. 20005
Locations also in Philadelphia, PA. and Houston, TX
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