Open World

About the Open World Program

The open world program was established in 1999 to expose emerging Russian political and civic leaders to American civil society through study visits to communities across the United States. Open world is the only program in the legislative branch and in December 2000 congress authorized the new and permanent Open World leadership center at the library of congress. The program was expanded as of 2003 to the following countries: Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Lithuania, and as of 2007 to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Stan, Moldova, and Tajikistan. The participants will observe the American political system and learn about the responsibilities of and interrelationship between the three branches and different levels of the U.S. government and see how the U.S. private and nonprofit sectors help meet social and civic needs. Five delegates during eight days home hosting which include professional meetings, round tables, tours, training seminars and cultural activities.

Rotary began hosting civic delegations from Russian Federation in 1999 and Rotary clubs hosted in 43 states and hosted more than 2000 delegates from Russian federation. Benefits of Rotary participation: demonstrate volunteerism, great international service opportunities to the clubs and possibilities for long term relationships between Russia and U.S.A. Rotary clubs who are interested to host delegate should know that Rotary International will reimburse the cost and funds available for hiring a local interpreter.

District 5300

Civic Themes

–Economic Development
–Environment
–Local Governance
–Health & Social Development
—Includes Youth Issues & Education sub-themes
–Women as Leaders

Rule of Law

–Judicial delegations

CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES

Home-stay for 8 days & 9 nights –Hotels in Las Vegas
Vocational program for selected theme
Daily meals
Transportation
Cultural and social events
Hiring a professional interpreter

PROGRAM SCHEDULE –8 DAY PROGRAM

32 hours of formal theme-related activities
Social and cultural events
Local Rotary clubs meetings and fellowship

Getting Started

If your club is interested in organizing and hosting an Open World Delegation, contact Karen Whisenhunt, District Chair at [email protected].
Once you have decided what theme you are interested in doing, you must first qualify for the grant with The Rotary Foundation.
Email The Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Natalia Kunzer at: [email protected] …with your interest in the program. She will send you countries pre-approved by the Open World Leadership Center and the forms you need to complete in order to qualify for the grant.

2019

The Rotary Clubs of Southern Nevada hosted by the Las Vegas Rotary Club hosted an Open World, Education, Medical Issues program with a delegation from the Ukraine October 11-19, 2019. What a fun and educational week for the Rotarians and delegates!

Agenda

Speaker Biographies

Organizations Descriptions

Photos of Ukrainian Delegation

2015

The Clubs in Southern Nevada and host Judge, Senior United States District Judge Lloyd D. George hosted the Open World, Rule of Law program with a delegation from Mongolia on July 25 to August 1, 2015.

Agenda
Speaker Bios
Photos of Mongolian Delegation

2014

The Clubs in Southern Nevada and host Judge, Senior United States District Judge Lloyd D. George hosted the Open World, Rule of Law program with a delegation from Kazakhstan on September 28 to October 5, 2013 and a Turkish Delegation April 26 to May 3, 2014.

Open World, Rule of Law Program 2014 – Turkish Delegation
Open World, Rule of Law Program 2014 – Speakers for Turkish Delegation

Itinerary for Open World, Rule of Law Exchange with the Kazakhstan Delegation
Photos from the Exchange Visit