Diplomacy with Purpose. Leadership with Impact
🌐 Our Identity
The Global Academy of Diplomacy (GAD) is an international civic platform that blends diplomacy, development, and cultural engagement to train and empower emerging leaders around the world. We promote inclusive, decentralized, and people-centered diplomacy that bridges nations, generations, and sectors.
Founded on the principles of peacebuilding, sustainable innovation, and global solidarity, GAD is not just a think tank—it is a do tank.
👁️🗨️ Our Vision
To be a global reference for applied diplomacy and creative leadership—where young people, communities, and partners come together to co-create solutions for today’s most pressing challenges.
🧭 Our Strategic Pillars
- Education & Leadership Training
- Academic modules in civic diplomacy, conflict resolution, and global governance
- Certification programs and immersive workshops
- Innovation & Sustainable Development
- Programs like the Global Summer of Innovative Creativity
- Youth competitions for community-driven and scalable solutions
- Art, Culture & Dialogue
- Global arts diplomacy forums, exhibitions, and artist residencies
- Partnerships with creative industries and cultural institutions
- Policy Influence & Advocacy
- Multilateral dialogue and government engagement
- Research, publications, and civic campaigns on global issues
- Global Engagement & Partnerships through Decentralized
- economy
- Engaging applied diplomacy for Provincial Premiers, Local States & District Governors
- Collaboration with cities, embassies, ministries, universities, and international organizations
- Diaspora engagement and mentorship programs
- Sports Economics
- Equip youth with insights into the economics of global sports, the role of cities, and how sports can drive diplomatic, economic, and social change.