Mission and Vision

Our Mission

The Fort Collins International Center believes in a global community and the benefits to be gained by all in embracing and celebrating this community. To this end, the mission of the Fort Collins International Center is to work in partnership with organizations and individuals to develop and support programs and initiatives that enhance international understanding, cultural exchange and friendship.

Our Vision

As members of a larger community we seek to create a community…

  • More inclusive of diversity and better able to understand cultural differences.
  • With an increased understanding of the issues in the world and the role Americans do and can play in shaping that world.
  • That is welcoming and looked to as a model for creating cultural understanding and cooperation.

    As leaders in the area of international understanding we seek to…
  • Partner with businesses and organizations that support our mission
  • Sponsor new ideas and programs that support our mission
  • Inspire others in their pursuit of similar goals
  • Provide opportunities for all members of our community to have a personal international experience.
  • Support initiatives that increase the number of teachers in PSD with international experience/background
  • Support efforts to increase the number of students who graduate from PSD proficient in a second language.

    As an organic organization, ever growing and adjusting, we seek to…
  • Increase membership numbers and draw from the many cultural/ethnic groups represented in our community.
  • Have a broad leadership base drawn from the many cultural/social groups in our community.
  • Offer a consistent and accessible location for internationally focused events.