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  • Writer: IVECA Center
    IVECA Center
  • Jun 16, 2023
  • 1 min read


IVECA will be hosting its 4th annual Global Virtual Summer Camp this summer, from July 31 through August 6, 2023. The theme for this year’s camp emphasizes cultivating young cultural ambassadors for a peaceful and sustainable world. During the Summer Camp, students will explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and Public Diplomacy to discover how different nations can utilize diverse formats to work towards achieving UN SDGs.


The course will be led by His Excellency Dr. Hesham Elnakib (Ambassador Extraordinary of Egypt). Students from South Korea will join with international partners from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the United States. Partners will participate in a blend of engaging lectures through Zoom and project-based collaborative learning. The final projects will be presented to an international audience during the Global Virtual Roundtable.






Teachers from India, Korea, China, and Costa Rica recently came together virtually in preparation for their eagerly awaited Live Classes organized by IVECA. These dedicated educators understand the significance of these sessions, as they provide students with the unique opportunity to meet their overseas peers "face to face" after three months of asynchronous interaction through the IVECA Virtual Classroom.


Toward the end of every semester, the IVECA Team organizes Test Sessions, where teachers have the opportunity to meet prior to their Live Classes and build confidence in their roles as Live Class moderators. During these sessions, educators engage in cross-cultural discussions, sharing insights on their students' progress and exchanging best practices for a successful Live Class for all of our international students.


This term, Costa Rican students and their teacher joined IVECA for the first time, making strides in their global citizenship journey. Meanwhile, participating schools from Korea, China and India return to the global classroom once again, continuing their growth into creative, insightful and proactive global citizens. Teachers and students are working tirelessly to prepare their presentations to their partner countries, with topics ranging from AI as a tool to solve inequalities, to the water problems faced in each country. Students are also preparing their cultural performances, including traditional music and dance performances, taekwondo and traditional Chinese writing.


In order to ensure the success of the upcoming Live Classes, teachers, along with the IVECA team, meticulously go through each step of the preparation process–from the coordination of international schedules, to thoughtful collaboration and encouraging the enthusiasm of their students. Together we strive to provide students with a seamless, culturally enriching virtual learning experience.


As the Live Class celebrations draw near, the anticipation continues to build among teachers and students alike. The virtual interactions facilitated by IVECA have not only fostered educational growth but have also nurtured lasting friendships across borders. Through these Live Classes, students will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work, engage in meaningful discussions, and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of cultures represented by their global counterparts.


In the coming weeks, as the Live Classes unfold, students will embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery, forging connections that transcend geographical boundaries. With the guidance and support of their passionate teachers, the participants of IVECA are poised to make lasting memories and develop a global mindset that will serve them well into the future.



  • Writer: IVECA Center
    IVECA Center
  • Jun 6, 2023
  • 2 min read

On June 8, IVECA joins the celebration of World Ocean Day to raise awareness about protecting our oceans.


Amidst concerns over the declining health of our oceans and recognizing the countless benefits it bestows upon both humanity and the Earth's rich biodiversity, in 2008 the United Nations General Assembly officially declared June 8th as World Ocean Day.


Our ocean is not only a home to thousands of marine species, but provides numerous resources to humans as well as the species found on land. Our ocean covers 71% of the surface of our planet and provides 50% of the oxygen we breathe comes from it. For humans, it is a vital source of food, supplying a significant portion of the global population with protein-rich sustenance and providing livelihoods for millions of people worldwide who rely on fishing as their primary source of income. Despite this, human activity still jeopardizes the condition of our oceans, even in their unexplored depths.


IVECA students frequently reflect on the impact human activity has had on Earth throughout each of their group projects. During this spring semester, students are researching and discussing water use, condition and access in their countries. They emphasize the importance of reducing pollution in their communities and bodies of water, in particular rivers, which ultimately lead to the sea, thus discarding land waste, mainly plastic, into the ocean. One student boldly said, “We need to change our ways of living.” Another student commented, “I think that we should be more aware of these problems and try our best to solve them. That's why I like our generation. I think we are people that care about the future of the earth and we try little by little to change these situations… water is life.”


Our shared ocean needs attention and support from us. In doing so, other issues that the world faces such as climate change, health challenges and economic issues can be improved as the ocean, ‘the lungs of the planet’, connects us all. Our very own human composition has some of the same elements of the ocean—salt being one of them!


Today we invite you to join the celebration and efforts to protect our ocean, which is vital for humankind and Earth’s flora and fauna. We can all take part in World Ocean Day—today and everyday. There are many ways we can contribute to fostering ocean sustainability, starting with continuing to spread awareness of the importance of ensuring healthy oceans for humanity and biodiversity.


Let’s celebrate World Ocean Day!


"We have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean."

- John F. Kennedy -



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