Mission

One To World creates global citizens and inspires a peaceful world through one-of-a-kind programs in classrooms and communities. 

Description

One To World brings Americans and students from around the world face-to-face to share their lives and perspectives in life changing ways. Through One To World programs, Americans and international students learn from one another and together they become active citizens in a global society.

One To World offers programs and services to the 50,000 international students and scholars affiliated with colleges and universities in the greater New York City area each year. Through One To World programs, visiting students from more than 100 countries interact with American citizens and local residents in ways that enable each group to learn from the other.

One To World is designated by the U.S. Department of State as the official coordinator of enrichment programs for visiting Fulbright grantees in the greater New York area.

Program Highlights

Fulbright Enrichment Programs

Through One To World, Fulbright grantees meet New Yorkers, explore American institutions “behind the scenes,” visit local neighborhoods, and learn about facets of U.S. culture and society they might not otherwise encounter.

Global Classroom

One To World-trained students and scholars from all over the globe make curriculum-based presentations on their home countries to students in New York City public schools.

Community Visits

International students experience American home hospitality in diverse urban, suburban, and rural settings through weekend and holiday visits arranged by One To World.

Foreign Affairs Conferences

One To World organizes delegations of international students to attend foreign affairs conferences at U.S. military academies where they contribute unique perspectives on world issues and foreign policy.

Campus-to-Careers

One To World helps international students and scholars gain insight on their future careers through employment workshops and one-on-one visits with local professionals.

Professional Network Meetings

New York area international education professionals meet monthly for issue-oriented discussions sponsored by One To World.

Publications

One To World guidebooks help newly arrived international students find housing and settle comfortably and safely in New York City.

Funding 

One To World is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, which depends, in part, on core support from the U.S. Department of State, and on financial contributions from corporations, foundations, and individuals. Earned revenue from program and membership fees, publication sales, and Global Classroom provides the balance.

For more information about One To World, including our Form 990 and audited financial statements, please contact us.

To find out more about how you can become involved, please visit One To World's Take Action section. 

Directions

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment.

Subway:

A, C, E to Canal Street Station (use "Lispenard Street" exit) or 1, 9 to Franklin Street Station

Note: One To World is located on West Broadway (not Broadway)