• LMI Regional Economic Cooperation, group of seven from Southeast Asia, explore transnational trade agreements and partnerships, as well as conflict resolution mechanisms, border management systems, especially in regards to customs, visas, and commercial traffic regulations, entrepreneurship and small business incubation for communities dependent on river systems, and development of economic corridors
• Social Integration in a Multicultural Society with an Emphasis on Youth, group of three from Germany, support services provided by schools, immigration and language services, and youth integration and empowerment
• Multiculturalism, group of three from Indonesia, inter-ethnic relations, inter-religious dialogue, youth pluralism, and government connection to minority groups
• Disabilities – Helping Syria’s Most Marginalized Citizens, group of seven from Syria, educational, research and leadership opportunities and the role and contribution of NGOs in promoting and supporting lives of people with disabilities
• English Language Education in the U.S., group of four from China, English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher training, ESL for vocational purposes, ESL learning and American culture
• Engaging Underserved Youth, group of twenty from Central America, state level education policies and their effects on youth of diverse communities, research-proven interventions to curb gang involvement, drug abuse and delinquency, observe implementation of interventions by faith-based and community organizations that work to prevent gang involvement
• Open World, Specialized Rule of Law, group of five from Russia, insight into American criminal and civil law, public defense, preparation for legal careers, detention centers, Superior Court’s role, caseload and relationship with the public and media, as well as current challenges in the U.S. court system
• Promoting Rule of Law, regional group of fifteen from the Near East and North Africa, how underserved communities are represented in the judicial system, prisons and recidivism rates, and federal sentencing mandates

April 2011

• Child Welfare and Adoption Issues, group of four from Bulgaria, aspects of domestic and international adoption processes in the United States, including accreditation of agencies, family home studies and background checks, judicial proceedings, and aftercare following adoptions
• Civil Society and Volunteerism, group of four from Kazakhstan, mobilizing civil society and foundations working for civil society
• Aviation Safety, group of eight from Russia, regulations and verifications for airport safety, airport safety management, and community involvement in aviation safety
• Sustainable Tourism, group of eight from Tibet, sustainable development, sustainable tourism-oriented enterprises, and environmental protection advocacy
• American Youth: Inspiring Leadership and Civic Participation, group of four from Kazakhstan, youth leadership in advocacy, civic responsibility, and civic activism and youth education in preventing violence
• Climate Change and Clean Energy, group of seven from India, energy and innovative technology, environmental policy and law, and promoting sustainability
•  U.S. Law Enforcement and the U.S. Legal System, group of eight from Indonesia, criminal justice in the U.S., the U.S. approach to criminal investigations and the importance of evidence, collaboration between U.S. law enforcement and prosecutors to build successful cases, role of local, state and federal law enforcement and the how the branches work together, the role of NGO in overseeing the law enforcement process, civil and human rights in the U.S. judicial system
• Higher Education: Alternatives to Four-Year Degree Programs, group of eight from Afghanistan, public-private partnerships – teacher training and community education, working with local business community and workforce development, collaboration among community colleges, leadership training, standards and accreditation, trends and challenges in higher education, and early preparation for higher education, education administration
• Mr. Manabu Ohga, Police Inspector at Japan Financial Intelligence Center (JAFIC) for the National Police Agency, Japan, anti-money laundering, online fraud prevention, anti-terrorism, and cross agency collaboration
• The Role of NGOs in Promoting Global Women’s Issues, group of five from India, girls education, the role of media and technology in raising awareness, global women’s leadership at the academic level
• Climate Change and Clean Energy, Multi-regional group of fifteen, climate change, conservation, and clean energy development
• Government Transparency and Accountability, group of ten from Pakistan, accountability in government at the state and local level and the role of NGOs and the media in promoting accountability

May 2011

• National Parks Partnerships, group of four from Russia, University collaborations, local National Park resources, indigenous cultural preservation and cooperation
• U.S. Political Process for Young Leaders, group of eleven from Africa, Economics and trade, health care, young leaders in advocacy and politics, and volunteer opportunity
• Providing Legal Relief to Victims of Organized Crime, group of two from Japan, Case Study: Gang Violence Prevention Advocacy in Rural Washington State, plea bargaining and witness protection programs, inter-jurisdictional cooperation and combating organized crime, victim support, and anti-money laundering
• National Level Advocacy: Constituency Building, group of six from the Ukraine, Citizen and youth participation in the decision-making & policy process and civic education, civic engagement and volunteerism, community media, and a Case Study: Civics and Youth Leadership in a Rural Community
• Current U.S. Social, Political, and Economic Issues for Young European Leaders, group of fifteen from Europe/Eurasia, Economics and trade, health care, young leaders in advocacy and politics, and a volunteer opportunity
• Higher Education and Workforce Development in the U.S.: The Multi-functional Role of U.S. Community Colleges, group of nine from Russia, community college infrastructure, transfer of academic credit and guaranteed admission agreements with four-year colleges and universities, cooperative training and research arrangements with private and public organizations, vocational and technical training, education in science and engineering
• Mr. Olivier Cachard, Legal Education and Port Management, France, New technology and research & development in air transportation, Maritime and air transportation: Port infrastructure & security, higher education initiatives in the U.S., and Air transportation: Addressing new issues related to environmental challenges
• U.S. International Trade and Commercial Exchange, group of five from Morocco, State government trade promotion and regulation, the role of the Port in international trade promotion and economic development, regional and local economic development, international trade advocacy organizations, and finance
• Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Multi-regional group of nineteen, Accountability in business, corporate social responsibility, and Case Study: Business Practices of Global Corporations
• Online Journalism, group of four from Uzbekistan, principles of American journalism, the rights and responsibilities of journalists, the role of social and new media in journalism, application of new technologies to investigative, political, foreign affairs, social issues reporting, and journalism education
• Grassroots Democracy, group of eighteen from Africa, Workshop on Professional Strategies in Grassroots Organizing, role of the media and advanced technology in promoting grassroots concerns, professional grassroots organizations in diverse communities, community participation in youth organizations, and a school visit
• Role of Creative and Broadcast Media, group of seven from Iraq, Native American media, State Capitol visit and legislative media coverage, Seattle broadcasting, education and journalism, promoting grassroots democracy and justice, and use of media to reach diverse audiences

June 2011

• U.S. Patient Groups and Health Policy, group of five from Japan, Case Study: Multiple Sclerosis, private treatment centers and clinics, university-based treatment centers and research-based clinics, role of patient groups in advocating for effective government policy, and the role of clinical pharmaceutical trials in Multiple Sclerosis treatment
• Oncology: Research, Prevention, and Treatment, group of sixteen from the Near East, North Africa, and South & Central Asia, Breast Cancer Prevention Awareness – volunteer activity, Case Study: Leukemia, and cancer patient and family support services
• Border Management, group of ten from Pakistan, Legislating for border security, border security and narcotics trafficking prevention at the local level, border security at the federal level, and new technology and new ideas in security
• Small Business Development, group of five from Albania, Case Study: Economic redevelopment through small businesses, Case Study: Addressing a decline in small business vitality, regional & statewide economic development, Business of microfinance: Globally and locally, empowering women entrepreneurs, and youth entrepreneurship
• New Media and Political Parties, group of five from Georgia: Grassroots politics, voter outreach, fundraising, and party building, political activism, and women in government
• American Libraries, Multi-regional group of six, Libraries as research institutions, Library Science & technology programs, and community access to libraries
• The Modern Library: Traditions and Innovations, group of eight from Russia, Trends in American library administration, private-public partnerships and fundraising campaigns, community support for local and municipal libraries, and innovative use of technology in libraries
• Combating International Crime, group of nineteen from Europe, Case Study: Counter-terrorism and inter-agency cooperation, local law enforcement, courts, and prisons, and transit & port security
• Riot Control and Critical Infrastructure/Key Infrastructure Protection, group of six from Moldova, Case Study: 1999 World Trade Organization (WTO) riots, operational techniques in neutralizing special threats, state & federal partnerships in protecting critical infrastructure, and emergency response training programs
• LMI: Environment Awareness & Natural Disaster Preparedness, group of eight from Southeast Asia, Monitoring tools and plans to evaluate environmental conditions and policies, policies mitigating environmental degradation—Day trip to Olympia, WA, communication systems and infrastructure to warn of emergencies and plans for population evacuation, Everyday Emergency Issues: Weather and pollution modeling, River management, and Evacuation and mitigation planning
• Voluntourism, group of ten from Egypt, Voluntourism, government partnership, social entrepreneurship, and U.S. professional expertise abroad

July 2011

• International Crime, group of fourteen from Africa, Case Study: The Emerging Threat of Cyber Crime, international port security, and Roundtable: Washington State’s anti-human trafficking laws
• Public Health, group of seven from China, Current research on global infectious disease, community health, emergency preparedness, NGOs in the fight against epidemics, advocacy at the state level — day trip to Olympia, WA, and legal and bioethical perspectives
• Transparency and Accountability in U.S. Government, group of sixteen from the Western Hemisphere, Transparency and accountability at the local level, Case Study: Strippergate, state and local collaboration in transparency and accountability, the role of media in transparency and accountability, transparency and accountability in Native American government, and accountability
• Mr. Khai Lee Ng, Innovations in Industry, Malaysia, Venture capitalists, startups and their leadership, new media, marketing and networking, and fostering entrepreneurship through education and local government
• Science Education in the U.S., group of six from the Ukraine
• Innovation, Invention, and Youth, group of six from the Ukraine, Public outreach, education and youth programming in the Arts, new technologies, media, & innovation, and preserving and promoting cultural heritage
• Mexican Youth – Culture of Lawfulness, group of nineteen from Mexico, Daily Reflections, Case Study: Civic Engagement & Youth Leadership, Case Study: Culture of Lawfulness and Gang Prevention in Yakima, Washington, addressing problems related to violence and substance abuse, and volunteerism

August 2011

• Iraqi Young Leadership Exchange Program (IYLEP), group of nine students and one adult from Iraq & four students from the U.S., Develop understanding of leadership, volunteerism, civic education, and conflict resolution
• Exploring Youth Policies and Expanding Opportunities for Young People, group of five from Turkey: Youth policies at the state level, the impact of new technologies on youth, youth civic engagement, institutions promoting youth welfare, and youth involvement through volunteering
• Public Health Issues in the U.S., Multi-regional group of twenty-three, State and local efforts: Wellness programs, promoting maternal and child health, public awareness & education campaigns, external challenges to health care, assessing international health care programs & transparency in global health issues, and better nutrition practices and outdoor programs for children
• Combating Trafficking in Persons, Multi-regional group of eleven, Policy initiatives to prevent trafficking, best practices in preventing trafficking: U.S. business, best practices in preventing trafficking: Media and public outreach/education, cooperative efforts in enforcing and prosecuting trafficking, best practices to prevent trafficking in state and federal law enforcement, and social services organizations that assist victims of trafficking
• Nuclear Energy Regulation and Privatization, group of five from Brazil: Role of private sector in nuclear power & its management, private-public partnerships, nuclear regulatory structure & government oversight of commercial nuclear power plants in Washington State, and citizen involvement in regulation and oversight of cleanup procedures of nuclear sites
• Mr. Juan Carlos Andrade Guevara, Science Education, Mexico: LASER program, resource centers & U.S. systems of professional development to advance science education, non-profit support of STEM-initiatives, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, and the role of summer camps in inquiry-based science education
• Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, Multi-regional group of twenty-three: Rule of law and IPR in global trade and business: Technology industries and pharmaceutical & health technology industries, law enforcement and IPR, and academic perspectives
• Health and Social Welfare for Women and Children, group of eight from Russia: Prevention and management of violence against women and children, women and children’s health and social welfare, education and information on the rights of women, and a volunteer opportunity
• Small Business Development, group of five from India: Developing and promoting small-businesses development, banking and small business development, local, statewide, and regional economic development, empowering women entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurship, and microfinance
• Mr. Gerardo Lopez Ramos, Forest Management and Development, Mexico: Forest management in national parks and Native American communities—Olympic National Park; Day trip to Olympia, WA—Washington State parks and state government forestry programs; timber industry; natural resource management in indigenous communities, and forest and land use
• Intellectual Property Rights, group of four from Serbia: Rule of law and IPR in global trade and business: Technology & pharmaceutical and health technology industries, law enforcement and IPR, and academic perspectives
• Mr. Wenxi Zhu, China: Oceans, global change, and new technologies in ocean science, ocean and atmospheric research, education and outreach, and Olympic Peninsula satellite program & weekend excursion
• Youth Leadership, group of nine from Sri Lanka: Leadership skills training workshops, youth leadership in politics and civic engagement, public relations and media, youth leadership in the Arts, youth leadership in entrepreneurship and professional development, youth leadership in volunteerism and community service, and a cultural excursion to North Cascades Institute
• Empowering Women, group of four from Poland: Women in political leadership, the role of NGOs in empowering women, civic activism and counseling for women, the role of microfinance organizations for women entrepreneurs, and a school visit
• Ms. Nichola Mallon, Civil Society, UK-Northern Ireland: Grassroots democracy, social justice and activism, social economy development through public-private partnerships, and a volunteering opportunity

September 2011

• Ms. Janette Toral, Communications and Information, Philippines: Innovative technologies and strategies of U.S. business and e-commerce, school visit, energy alternatives through new technologies, local and university efforts in exploring the next generation of technologies, and blogging and social media
• Legal Enforcement of Resource Extraction, group of three from Indonesia: Overview of U.S. park system, weekend or 2-day trip to North Cascades National Park and North Cascades Institute, environmental justice, issues in environmental degradation and protection, public-private partnerships in environmental preservation, indigenous land management, forest management and law enforcement
• Ms. Sunsupa Klaisuban, Customs and Trade, Thailand: Facilitating and developing international trade policy, border security and management, and U.S. commitment to ASEAN and foreign policy perspectives
• Outreach and Prevention Programs for At Risk Youth, group of 2 from Cyprus: Methodology and implementation of the Communities That Care Program, encouraging self-expression through the arts, NGO programs for at-risk youth and their families, and programs to develop the potential of young women
• The U.S. Political Process for Young Leaders, group of ten from Sudan: Ethics and accountability in state government and state Capitol visit, school visit, diversity in the political process, leadership workshop and engaging young people in the political process, tribal government, and a volunteer opportunity
• Higher Education Administration, group of ten from Turkey: Learning roles and responsibilities of both public and private university administrators in the US, discuss ways to develop English as a second language curriculum for university students, and examine cooperation between universities, private industry and the local community through business incubators
• Accountability in Government, Multi-regional group of twenty-two: Use of new media resources to promote transparency, local NGOs that advocate more open and accountable government, state government, local government – site visit to the City of Bremerton, and local government – site visit to the City of Tacoma
• Mr. Djamaludin Malik, Labor Issues, Indonesia: Whistleblower policies and protections, university student unions, and advocating and supporting workers’ rights
• Climate Change and Clean Energy, group of eight from Europe: Sustainable development and incentive policies, cutting edge research & development, development of clean energy sources, environmental conservation strategies, and promoting energy awareness and education
• African Women Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP), group of five from Africa: Education and business development for women, empowering women entrepreneurs, local female entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurship and empowerment, business journalism, health of the Seattle community: HIV/AIDS, and a volunteer activity
• Environmental Protection and Park Management, group of ten from China: Programming at North Cascades National Park – Sedro Woolley, WA , U.S. park laws and enforcement
• Post-Secondary Technical Education, group of three from Indonesia: College training programs, industry partnerships, early preparation for technical education in secondary schools, and a school visit
• Current U.S. Social, Political, and Economic Issues for Young European Leaders II, group of six from Europe and Eurasia: Smaller community visit: Case Study on Citizen Activism and Engagement around Gang Prevention, engaging young people in politics, use of social media by political campaigns, U.S. – Pacific foreign policy, and local government
• The Spirit of Volunteerism: Celebrating 50 Years of the Peace Corps, Multi-regional group of twenty-six: Peace Corps in the Pacific Northwest, corporate social responsibility, the role of volunteers in community service, volunteer management, and service projects