International 2023-11-22T10:17:31-08:00

INTERNATIONAL

LeaderImpact Global Exchanges give business leaders an opportunity to give back by bringing their knowledge, influence, and expertise to marketplace leaders in other countries around the world.

Past trips have included destinations in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. For upcoming trips, see below.

If you’re in one of our global cities and would like more information about how to engage locally, please contact leaderimpact@cru.org.

UPCOMING GLOBAL EXCHANGES

If you want to impact a country, you must first inspire its leaders. The goal of this Global Exchange is to identify leaders who share our passion to inspire their city and their nation, provide training and establish the foundation for LeaderImpact in the subregion of Urabá. As a member of this team you will be involved in casting this vision and participating in a LeaderImpact Forum Event as well as dinners with local Christian marketplace leaders. There you will have the opportunity to share your personal faith story and experience as part of LeaderImpact.

Colombia is one of the world’s seventeen megadiverse countries; it has the second-highest level of biodiversity in the world. Its territory encompasses the Amazon rainforest, highlands, grasslands and deserts. It is the only country in South America with coastlines (and islands) along both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Colombia is also the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America. Apartadó is a town located near the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of Urabá, a subregion in the Colombia Department of Antioquia. “Apartadó” means “river of plantains” in the local Indian language. The economy here is based on bananas, plantain, corn, cassava, cocoa, wood and livestock. Because it is near the Caribbean Sea and the center of the country, the government is encouraging industrialization in this region.

This opportunity is designed to increase your leadership confidence, build relationships with leaders in Colombia and Canada, and to inspire you to make a difference back in your own city. We hope that you will join us in Apartadó for this life changing experience.

Cost: $3,995* early registration by June 30, 2023
$4,495* registration after June 30, 2023

*includes airfare and shared accommodations

All amounts received are non-refundable donations to LeaderImpact.
Donations to cover Level 1 Global Exchange costs will be receipted and may be used for income tax purposes ($50 Registration fee is non-receiptable and non-refundable).

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2023

Registration Closed

If you want to impact a country, you must first reach its leaders! This is the goal of the Global Exchange to Cartagena, Colombia. Working together with the local leaders in Cartagena we hope to establish a sustainable platform to connect marketplace leaders! As a member of this team you will be involved in dinner parties, sector outreaches, business events and one-on-one interactions with Colombian leaders to impact their cities and country.

Cartagena is currently one of the most heavily frequented tourist destinations in Colombia. The city has a tropical climate, borders the Caribbean sea and is one of the major ports on the northern coast of Colombia. It is the second-largest city in the Caribbean region with a population of about 920,000. Industry, tourism, and commerce make up the main economic activities in Cartagena. As a former Spanish colony, Cartagena holds an important historical value for world exploration and preservation of heritage. The city of Cartagena is modern with sky-rises and hotels lining the beachfront but within its center is a walled Heritage Site made up of stunning Spanish Colonial architecture. Here you can find various churches and cathedrals, traditional musicians and dancers, and a beautiful representation of the city’s rich cultures.

As a team member you will receive our best training to develop your personal faith story and improve your skills as a speaker. You will also have opportunities to share ideas with other Canadian leaders and your professional experience with local leaders. This opportunity is designed to increase your leadership confidence, build relationships with leaders in Colombia and Canada, and to inspire you to make a difference back in your own city. We hope that you will join us in Cartagena for this life changing experience.

Cost: $4,295* early registration by October 15, 2023
$4,495* registration after October 15, 2023

*includes airfare and shared accommodations

All amounts received are non-refundable donations to LeaderImpact.
Donations to cover Level 2 Global Exchange costs will be receipted and may be used for income tax purposes ($50 Registration fee is non-receiptable and non-refundable).

Registration Deadline: November 12, 2023
This Global Exchange is Full!

Registration Closed

If you want to impact a country, you must first reach its leaders! This is the goal of the Global Exchange to Ixtapa, Mexico. Working together with the local leaders in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, we hope to establish a sustainable platform to connect marketplace leaders! As a member of this team you will be involved in dinner parties, sector outreaches, business events and one-on-one interactions with Mexican leaders to impact their cities and country.

The city of Ixtapa has a population of about 30,000 and resides in the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is a unique city, having been built in the early 1970s on an old coconut plantation as a government-planned tourist destination. There you will find high-rise hotels, stylish restaurants and outdoor shopping malls. This modern city, partnered with its traditional “twin city” counterpart, Zihuatanejo, is the perfect combination of Mexican culture. Because of Ixtapa’s touristic nature, the business sector is primarily made up of food service, hospitality, and exploration activities. Ixtapa is also known for its sustainability policies and practices and is recognized as a worldwide leader in responsible tourism.

As a team member you will receive our best training to develop your personal faith story and improve your skills as a speaker. You will also have opportunities to share ideas with other Canadian leaders and your professional experience with local leaders. This opportunity is designed to increase your leadership confidence, build relationships with leaders in Mexico and Canada, and inspire you to make a difference back in your own city. We hope that you will join us in Ixtapa for this life-changing experience.

Cost: $3,995* early registration by November 19, 2023
$4,495* registration after November 19, 2023

*includes airfare and shared accommodations

All amounts received are non-refundable donations to LeaderImpact.
Donations to cover Level 2 Global Exchange costs will be receipted and may be used for income tax purposes ($50 Registration fee is non-receiptable and non-refundable).

Registration Deadline: December 31, 2023

Register Now

For more info on this and other upcoming Global Exchanges, please contact our International Team, Chelsie Pawluck (chelsiep@leaderimpact.com) or Roy Hildebrand (royh@leaderimpact.com)

PAST GLOBAL EXCHANGES

Transformation“. In April our team of 16 men and women had the privilege to witness and participate in seeing miraculous transformation in the hearts of people young and old, all across the city of Medellín, Colombia.


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After having to cancel the last planned trip to Panama in March 2020, anticipation was high for our return to Panama City.


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Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo is indeed a tropical paradise but behind the scenes lies a vibrant church community and a local population that is desperate for strong leadership with Christian values.


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We were excited for our first visit to this city in the Dominican Republic.


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After a 3 year wait, we resumed Global Exchanges with a long-awaited trip to Guatemala.


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