Mission Statement

The International Visitors Council of Greater Oklahoma City welcomes visitors from around the world. It promotes international understanding through the exchange of people, ideas, and culture with an ultimate Vision of World Peace.

What is the IVC?

The International Visitors Council unites people who are interested in internationals and world affairs. Its monthly meetings provide educational opportunities and a place to connect with local resources.

Established in 1957, through the OKC Chamber of Commerce as a friendship family program, the IVC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization open to the general public and dedicated to promoting education and understanding of international affairs and cultures through diverse programs

Who Are These Visitors And What is the International Visitor Program?

The International Visitor Program (IVP) operates under authority of the Mulual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act). The Department of State directs the program in cooperation with a wide range of non-profit organizations operating under cooperative agreements with the Department of State.

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