From the IWD Stage to the Heart of Indonesia 🇮🇩
This past March, María González (Founder & CEO of @adelanteco ) joined our International Women’s Day panel. Recently, she took that entrepreneurial vision to Palu, Indonesia, for a transformative reciprocal exchange in partnership with WorldDenver.
After connecting with hundreds of local leaders alongside her host, Nur Rina Maskayanti, María saw firsthand how cultural exchange sparks immediate results. As María put it:
"What stood out most was how quickly relationships turned into action. Projects that had been in discussion for years gained momentum, and several are now successfully moving forward."
This is the power of international exchange—turning global dialogue into tangible, cross-border impact.
Holy guacamole! 🥑
We’re still thinking about the incredible dishes from last week’s Culture to Cuisine at @stirtolearn . A massive thank you to everyone who joined us to chop, sauté, and savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico.
And thank you to Rachel Garcia, Executive Director of the Mexican Cultural Center in Denver (@mexicultural ), for providing cultural insights and vibrant energy that brought the evening to life.
Stay tuned for what's simmering in the kitchen for our next Culture to Cuisine adventure!
Thank you to all who attended last week’s sold-out discussion with Amb. (ret.) Alina Romanowski and Indira Lakshmanan at @RMPBS ’s Buell Public Media Center.
The room was deeply engaged as we dove into the complex geopolitical landscape of Iran and the evolving dynamics of the Middle East. It was a masterclass in diplomacy and journalism, tackling the nuanced questions that matter most for global security today.
There’s nothing like a full house to fuel such a vital global conversation.
Calling all Young Professionals! Join WorldDenver, Fulbright, and the University of Denver on Tuesday, May 26 to bridge the gap between global ambition and professional reality.
Meet seasoned experts in diplomacy, development, international law, and more for a panel discussion and networking session designed to launch your global career.
This event is free and open to all, register today—🔗 in bio.
Join WorldDenver on Thursday, May 21 at @RMPBS for an exclusive fireside chat with Amb. (ret.) James Story, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and Norma Mozeé, U.S. diplomat (ret.) and Energy and Critical Minerals Consultant as they explore the complex geopolitical and economic landscape of Venezuela following the U.S. military intervention earlier this year. Register at 🔗 in bio.
The results are in! 🌍 WorldDenver is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 World Affairs Challenge (WAC)!
This year, nearly 120 middle and high school teams from around the globe stepped up to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability issues. Focused on the theme of Prosperity, these students spent 10 weeks researching, designing, and testing tangible solutions for their communities.
Huge congratulations to our 1st place champions:
🏆 High School: Team “Not Too Young” (@Chisipite_Senior_School | Harare, Zimbabwe) Designed an innovative, homemade substance using recycled plastic to repair dangerous potholes.
🏆 Middle School: Team RecycleTech (Summit Middle School | Colorado, USA) Developed a scanning app to help residents identify exactly how to recycle items correctly.
The top six teams emerged from a highly competitive field representing Türkiye, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and the United States. A massive thank you to our volunteers and judges for making this possible! 👏
📺 Watch the winning project videos, 🔗 in bio.
WorldDenver is en la cocina—Friday, May 1 at @stirtolearn ! 🌮
Join us for a Mexican-themed evening that's equal parts delicious and inspiring. This installment of our Culture to Cuisine series brings Mexico's rich culinary heritage to life through hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and good company — all while supporting WorldDenver's mission of fostering international exchange and education.
Roll up your sleeves and level up your taco game — this interactive evening is full of flavor, culture, and comunidad global. Trust us, this is one fiesta you don't want to miss.
El Menú
Appetizers:
🍿 Smoked chili &cocoa popcorn
🌶️ 🥑 Roasted poblano and guacamole
🧀 Mexican-inspired grazing board
Cooking Stations:
🌮 Crispy fish tacos with spicy slaw & avocado crema
🫑 Oaxacan cheese stuffed peppers with fried tortillas
Grab your tickets today and ¡comamos juntos! 🔗 en bio.
Last month, WorldDenver was invited to join the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade and other community partners to welcome Consul General Dr. K. Srikar Reddy and the Consulate General of India in San Francisco to Colorado. Thank you to @coloradoecodevo for the invitation — here’s to new connections and international cooperation!
On Friday, May 1, we're en la cocina con WorldDenver y @StirtoLearn ! Join us for a Mexican-themed evening that's equal parts delicious and inspiring. This installment of our Culture to Cuisine series brings Mexico's rich culinary heritage to life through hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and good company — all while supporting WorldDenver's mission of fostering international exchange and education.
Roll up your sleeves and level up your taco game — this interactive evening is full of flavor, culture, and comunidad global. Trust us, this is one fiesta you don't want to miss.
Grab your tickets today and ¡comamos juntos! 🔗 en bio.
Here are a few moments from IWD 2026 that stuck with us—a reminder of how far we’ve come, and the work still ahead.
Photo 1: “As women, the hardest glass ceilings to break are the ones that are inside of us.” – President Laura Chinchilla
Photo 2: “Always go toward your dreams. Show your traditions and culture to the world —don’t hide it.” – Student attendee
Photo 3: “I stand here today for the women who are rewriting the history of our world.” – Eliza Woloson, 2026 Individual Honoree
Photo 4: “Only you can shape your journey!” – Antoinette Gawin, President & CEO, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
We left IWD 2026 reminded that this work is collective — and days like this show us what we can do together. Explore every moment in our full photo album at the link in our bio.
Last Friday, WorldDenver celebrated a record-breaking International Women’s Day, sponsored by @RaymondJames & Raymond James Investment Management. ✨
From our expert community panel “CEOs Shaping a Global Future” sponsored by @TerumoBCT , to a vibrant networking hall where hundreds of women gathered to connect and celebrate, the day was filled with energy and inspiration.
@aymusik and @mimi_nichole kicked off the luncheon as we honored Eliza Woloson and @WaterforPeople , followed by a powerful keynote conversation with former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla (@laurachinchilla01 ) and CBS Colorado’s Michelle Griego (@cbs4michelle ), sponsored by @southwestair .
Thank you to our incredible volunteers and the entire WorldDenver community who made the day possible. We can’t wait to do it all again next year—more memories coming soon!
#IWD2026 #WorldDenverIWD #GivetoGain
We celebrated International Women's Day so hard on March 6, we missed March 8!
Happy International Women's Day, let's continue to celebrate the global impact of women throughout Women's History Month!
#IWD2026 #WorldDenverIWD #GivetoGain
