The San Francisco International Program (SFIP) is a nonprofit organization which acts as a gateway to the international community by shaping a dynamic local culture and global community that values education, innovation and diversity.
SFIP is the Bay Area affiliate of The Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA), a consortium of nine international programs that administer professional and cultural exchanges through the Exchange Visitor Program of the U.S. Department of State.
CIPUSA and the affiliates have assisted an estimated 10,000 professionals from around the world, and partnered with thousands of national and international nonprofit, public, and private organizations.
Mission
Our mission is to promote international, cultural and professional enrichment through cross-cultural exchange and professional training programs.
Summary of Acheivements
■ For nearly 50 years, SFIP has helped hundreds of international professionals from 147 countries through our individualized professional training and cross-cultural exchange programs.
■ SFIP has partnered with an estimated 200 local companies and 100 nonprofit and government agencies in the Bay Area that have become training sites for international professionals.
■ Over 100 of local families have opened their homes to our participants through the home-stay program.
■ 100 alumni and friends are actively involved with the organization.
Participant Profiles
sfiPEOPLE Newsletter
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News Highlights
San Francisco Event Highlights Benefits of Cultural Exchange. Ethical Traveler by Jenny Boyd, July 2007
Global group to share ideas in S.F. and Marin. Marin Independent Journal, July 1 2007
Cameroon visitor is here to improve nursing skills. Kara Fox. Benicia Herald, January 2004
They live in the woods: Interview with Peter Wieser by Jan Spence. SHARE INTERNATIONAL, May 1994
A Historical Review: Professional Training for Internationals. Henry Diaz. Voz HISPANA, May/June 1994
His classroom circles the world. Esther Curmi. Marin Independent Jounal, November 18, 1993
International participants party at the River. Betsey Bourbon. Russian River News, November 30 1993
Professionals visit San Francisco. Catherine Bowman. Bay City News, August 9, 1987
Foreign visitors find us fascinating. Beth Ashley. Marin Independent Journal, August 5 1987