CIP Chicago

02/22/2026

02/20/2026

Do you have a couple hours a month and an interest in promoting global peace through international training and cross-cultural exchange? Here’s a unique opportunity to serve as a board member of a reputed international organization and be part of a legacy, spanning 7 decades and 152 countries- The Council of International Programs Chicago. Sent a note to Dr. George Palamattam, [email protected], 312 545 6882

08/22/2025

Don’t Miss Out – Reserve Your Spot at CIP Chicago’s Grape Harvest Event!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-grape-harvest-event-at-sinha
We are just a couple of weeks away from our Annual Grape Harvest Dinner – and we don’t want you to miss this special evening!
When: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Where: Sinha Elegant Cuisine – 2018 W Adams St, Chicago, 60612
Seats are limited – reserve your tickets today to ensure your place at the table!

08/08/2025

Our favorite annual event - Annual Grape Harvest Dinner. Wed. Sept. 3rd, 2025 at Sinha. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-grape-harvest-event-at-sinha. Get your tickets soon as there is limited availability.

11/28/2024

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Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson presented to a delegation of the Parliament of Mongolia this week about our research, partnerships and educational…

11/16/2024

Visiting with the Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioners, Bridget Degnen, John P. Daley, Donna Miller was a source of enriching experience for the Mongolian delegation - Their visit was sponsored by the U. S. Congressional Office for International Leadership,

10/14/2024

Participating in the "End Polio Walk" organized by Rotary today brought back my 60 + year-old memory of a dozen or more Rotary volunteers vaccinating hundreds of children at a bus-stop in India - my first encounter with Rotary International. Today India is free from polio! In 1916 polio took the lives of about 6,000 people in the U.S. and paralyzed thousands more. Along with the U.S. the entire Africa, Southeast Asia and other regions are free from Polio - Thanks to the 'End Polio' Initiative of Rotary International!

07/31/2024

CIP Chicago is excited to be hosting a delegation from the Republic of Georgia to Illinois from August 9-17, 2024. The delegates are participating in the Open World program, which is administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership.

Stay tuned for updates!

07/22/2024

On Thursday, July 18, CIP interns, Annslee and John joined Executive Director Dr. George Palamattam at the Spirit of Nelson Mandela, hosted by Chicago Sister Cities International at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Annslee described it as an enriching experience that allowed John and her to connect with about 15 nonprofits from the Chicagoland area.

07/02/2024

Do you have extra room and want to travel the world within the comfort of your own home? CIP Chicago is looking for people to host 1-2 professionals from the Republic of Georgia. Reach out with questions and interest by contacting Executive Director George Palamattam at [email protected] or (312) 545-6882

06/27/2024

Today, CIP Chicago wants to express the sincerest gratitude for Mayor Vicki Scaman of the Village of Oak Park, Illinois. Mayor Scaman accompanied our Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL) delegation from Estonia throughout their day on June 12 in Oak Park. Tiiu Vitsut expresses the delegation’s gratitude: “The group admired the Oak Park Mayor Vicki Scaman who spent the whole day with us, and after learning about our desire to see more architectural samples by Frank Lloyd Wright, she organized an exclusive tour to one of the houses by Wright hosted by the current owner…Mayor Scaman is a treasure!”