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{ About THIS}Description and MissionTHIS (pronounced T-H-I-S) was organized in 1961 at the request of the Chief of Protocol of the United States to help new diplomats and their families adapt to life in the United States. Today there are more than 180 foreign missions in the capital with more than 4,000 diplomatic families residing in the Washington DC metropolitan area.THIS greets newly arriving diplomats and their families to the Washington area with welcome receptions and information about the opportunities and resources in the local area. Diplomats are offered services and programs which are useful both personally and professionally and include cultural exchange groups in 8 languages, "insider tours" to democratic institutions and historical landmarks, cultural events and the opportunity to freely exchange ideas and information with distinguished speakers on topics of worldwide concern. All the endeavors of THIS are designed to fulfill our Mission: "To promote international understanding and friendship through educational, informational and cultural exchanges with members of the diplomatic community in Washington, DC." Meridian International Center
Meridian International Center is a non-profit institution that promotes international understanding through the exchange of people, ideas and the arts. Established in 1960 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Meridian offers a wide array of outreach, exchange and arts programs, which educate people of all ages about global issues, connect professionals from different countries and enrich the cultural perspectives of audiences across the United States and abroad.
In 1965, THIS became an affiliate of Meridian. Today, Meridian International Center has over 110 staff and 1,000 volunteers. |
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