The Global Chicago Center | Heartland International

Designing, implementing, and managing political, economic and social development projects as well as international education exchange programs

Through its program Heartland International seeks to:

Bring to bear the traditionally underutilized resources of the Midwestern U.S. on international programs;
Act as a catalyst in strengthening emerging democratic institutions;
Provide training and technical assistance to encourage micro enterprise development;
Support the role of women in economic, political and social affairs in emerging democracies;
Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between the U.S. and foreign policy makers;
Promote mutual understanding between various segments of US society and their international counterparts;