Welcome to The Museum of the World – an interactive experience through time, continents and cultures, featuring some of the most fascinating objects in human history. Discover objects from the British Museum’s collection from prehistory to the present. Jump back in time to explore objects from across diverse cultures and listen to British Museum curators share their insights. Click to connect objects across time and space, and discover hidden links between then and now. Take a look around, explore and learn something new!

Google Arts & Culture is a non-profit initiative that works with cultural institutions and artists around the world to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere. Explore the site, download the app, visit the world from your home.

This link will take you to a list of cities/states in other countries that Maryland partners with to build cultural understanding as well as business partnerships. Clicking on the specific city will take you to facts about the area.

A similar link to the one above with more kid friendly information and pictures can be found HERE!

Explore other countries though this link by choosing the country you wish to know more about.

The main AFS site gives you access to their online programs for 14-17 year olds.

"Baltimore Sister Cities, Inc. (“BSC, Inc.”) is a non-profit, volunteer organization that aims to promote mutual economic development, educational, cultural, health/environmental and other cooperation and exchanges between Baltimore City, Maryland, (“City”) and its international Sister Cities. "

WAE offers tips for hosting people from other cultures.

Website for international exchange opportunities throughout different regions in the world.

Learn how to sponsor multiple programs for educational, cultural and professional exchanges across the world.

Explore opportunities for people of all ages and walks of life. Participate in the visual, literary and performing arts by initiating and promoting multi-generational and multicultural community events and arts outreach activities in the National Capital Region and on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

SERRV INTERNATIONAL

https://www.serrv.org/

A non-profit organization of fair trade handmade items from around craftsmen around the world. For seventy years,SERRV, a nonprofit, has made it a priority to ensure that artisans and farmers living in poverty are treated with respect and dignity, and are paid fairly for their work. With your help, we are connecting families and strengthening communities world wide.

* Buy as a group and sell for fundraising

* A great way to learn about, support and assist directly a developing country

The Day of Civility is to encourage empathy, respect and understanding in interactions with others. The City of Cumberland has proclaimed, April 23, 2020 the Day of Civility.

We will be celebrating this year's Day of Civility from afar, but not any less together! Join us for the several activities planned to promote kindness and civil conversation. Activities this week include online discussions, such as "Strategies for Civil Conversations at a Distance" hosted by FSU's Department of Communication, a special Food for Fines Day, and highlighting the incredible work of our essential community members. We will also be sharing positive activities and messages from our local communities and partners.

Allegany is among several Maryland counties to take up the initiative which looks to P.M. Forni’s book, “Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct,” for inspiration.

Please visit our Choose Civility: Allegany County Facebook Page for more information.