Our Work

Go Global NC (formerly the Center for International Understanding) connects North Carolina and the world. Since 1979, our international education and training programs have empowered North Carolina leaders with the skills, understanding, connections, and knowledge to succeed in a global community. Go Global NC's work strengthens North Carolina to act, grow, and prosper.

Serving Educators, Students, and Business, Community, and Policy Leaders

China Programs

Global Teachers

K-12 Initiatives

Global Leaders

Latino Initiative

N.C. Coalition for
Global Competitiveness

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Each year Go Global NC provides life changing global experiences to North Carolinians like you. Teachers, policymakers, and community leaders experience firsthand what it means to bring North Carolina to the world and the world to North Carolina.

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If you prefer to donate by check, please make payable to “Go Global NC Council” and mail to:
Go Global NC, Box 13628, 68 T.W. Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Thank you for your support! Questions? Contact our Executive Director Rick Van Sant at fbvansant@northcarolina.edu or (919) 237-7954.

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