Who am I? Who are You? What makes us We?

diversIDENTITY will help you explore these questions in a contemporary and intercultural context, matching your stories with those playing the game with you. Crises of identity and challenges to whom we believe ourselves to be abound in today's world. National, ethnic, racial, generational, political and religious, professional and personal identities are both conflicting and mutating in an environment of global exchange, neuroscientific insights, and a revolution in digital communication and artificial intelligence. Identity has been and continues to be both a source of privilege and perpetrator of genocide. Connecting with each other on these questions is key to our well-being now and as an investment in our future humanity.
Donated by: diversophy.com

Meet via Zoom 2-3 times for the winner to bring forward questions, ideas, and stretches to make in their facilitation of intercultural learning. The process and content can be led by the recipient, and Barbara will also have questions, frameworks, ideas to share that have worked in her environments. Barbara has 30+ years of facilitating, teaching, and designing intercultural learning and seeks opportunities to connect with facilitators. (To be used in the next 5 months)
Donated by: Barbara Kappler Mikk

Work with Alto Intercultural to help strategize your content creation and social media presence. Alto Intercultural offers three signature programs:

1. From Scratch: A starting point for your strategy to high level identify your values, audience, professional goals and creation process.

2. Intercultural Touch: Localization, accessibility and inclusivity tailored to your existing content strategy.

3. Reactionary: Social media best practices for platform monitoring and customer care

Or choose to use the hour as you'd find most helpful.

With over 12+ years in communication, public outreach, key account relationship management and social media, Allison can walk you through your challenges in this evolving and fast-moving space. (Must redeem by 3/31/27)
Donated by: Alto Intercultural

Earn the award-winning AFS Global Competence Certificate with full access to the Global Up for Individuals program.

Build the skills to connect, communicate, and collaborate across cultures through a flexible, fully online learning experience that brings together participants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from around the world.

Through a combination of self-paced learning, and four live, 90-minute facilitated dialogue sessions, explore topics including self-awareness, culture and identity, communication, polarization, and collaboration. Gain practical insights and new perspectives that you can apply across your personal, academic, and professional life.

Upon completion, you’ll earn the AFS Global Competence Certificate and a digital credential, giving you a meaningful way to showcase your global skills and your commitment to engaging effectively across cultures.

Learn more about Global Up for Individuals at globalup.com/individuals (Valid for one full enrollment in Global Up for Individuals. The scholarship may be used for the remaining available 2026 cohort or for our first 2027 cohort, with dates to be announced. The program is fully online and includes self-paced learning plus four live, 90-minute facilitated dialogue sessions.)
Donated by: Global Up from AFS Intercultural Programs

Five Nights in the World's Best City: A Private Casita in San Miguel de Allende

Voted the #1 city in the world by Travel + Leisure readers in 2026, San Miguel de Allende is a place of cobblestone streets, colourful colonial architecture, great food and a thriving arts scene. Now you can experience it like a local.

Enjoy five nights in a private casita within a family home. It has its own entrance, a cosy living room, a guest bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchenette, so you can come and go as you please. The historic centre is a 10-minute walk or a 15-minute bus ride away.

Dates to be arranged with the host. Travel not included.
(Expiration: Must be booked and used by December 2027 Scheduling: Dates by mutual agreement, subject to availability. Please book at least [60] days in advance. Guests: Maximum of [2] adults. [No children / no pets.] No smoking.

Stay: 5 consecutive nights.

Not included: Airfare, transport to San Miguel de Allende, meals and travel insurance. Transfer: Non-transferable and no cash value. Travel: Guests are responsible for their own passports, visas and entry requirements for Mexico.)
Donated by: Doreen Cumberford, author, podcast host and 50-year global nomad, who calls San Miguel home.

Croissants in Paris, bike rides in Amsterdam, aperitivos in Italy... but what's it really like to live in Europe?

Before you start comparing visas and apartment listings, join me for a personalized 2-hour intercultural coaching session designed for anyone curious about living in Europe. We'll go beyond the travel experience to explore everyday life across Europe: work culture, social norms, communication styles, community life, and the values that shape European societies. Together, we'll answer two important questions: Is Europe the right fit for me? And if so, where? We'll explore your goals, lifestyle preferences, and expectations to assess how well they align with life in different parts of Europe. If relocation feels like a good match, I'll help identify the countries and regions that may suit you best.

Part practical guide, part cultural deep dive, and part reality check, this conversation will help you see Europe through the eyes of someone who knows both sides of the Atlantic. Perfect for curious travelers, aspiring expats, and anyone wondering whether the European dream is right for them.
(The winning bidder will receive a personalized 2-hour coaching session delivered virtually via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. I am based in Berlin, Germany, and sessions are typically available on weekdays during European business hours, approximately 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).

The session should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance and redeemed within 12 months of the auction date, subject to availability.)
Donated by: Konrad Wdowiak

Signed Copy of Authentically Yours follows Simona Pappalardo’s journey from global executive to courageous, values-driven leader. Spanning three continents and cultures, her story reveals how resilience, self-trust, and cultural awareness can turn transition into possibility and reinvention into power. When a pivotal moment asks her to choose between comfort and courage, she steps into a life lived on her own terms, defined not by titles or expectations, but by alignment, voice, and authentic leadership. At once deeply personal and universally

resonant, Authentically Yours is a roadmap for leaders, expatriates, and anyone who has ever wondered: What if success isn’t about fitting in but about finally showing up as who you are?

From the foreword: “There are many books on leadership, but few are as genuine and heartfelt as Authentically Yours: The Global Woman’s Guide to Confident, Cross-

Cultural Leadership. What makes this book stand apart from others is not just the insights on true leadership, but Simona’s passion and life mission behind it. For Simona, leadership isn’t a job; it’s who she is. It’s in her DNA. And as you read these pages, you’ll feel that authenticity come through.” - Jeff W. Miller (Ship within the United States)

Donated by: Coaching with Simona

A set of three paperback copies of “How to Enhance Business Results with Intercultural Intelligence.” The book pairs 30 leadership principles with five intercultural intelligences - How to acquire, apply and adapt intercultultural intelligences (Intercultural Personal Intelligence, Intercultural Communication Intelligence, Intercultural Relationship Intelligence, Intercultural Leadership Intelligence and Resilience Intelligence). It includes real-world business case studies, daily habits and a 12-month sustainability framework. Suitable for leaders, trainers and teams working across cultures.
Donated by: Daniel Brathwaite, MA PID Master

8" x 12" printed on canvas and wrapped on frame, ready to hang. (Ship to US Only)

Donated by: Donna M Stringer, Ph.D, President Emeritus, Executive Diversity Services

8" x 12" photo of leopard brothers in South Africa. Printed on canvas and stretched on frame, ready to hang (Ship to US Only)

Donated by: Donna M Stringer, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Executive Diversity Services, Inc.

Paperback book, C.G. Jung, Modern Man in Search of a Soul, with handwritten notations by Hall. Formerly donated to the Intercultural Communication Institute
Donated by: John Condon

Elmer Dixon's Memoir reflecting on his life growing up in the turbulent 1960's, becoming a Black Panther leader at 17, surviving Assassination attempts and his path to becoming a global diversity consultant. Donated by Elmer Dixon

A Kente stole is a wearable scarf-like sash—draped over the shoulders and gown during formal ceremonies—that serves as a powerful symbol of West African heritage, personal achievement, and as a gesture of respect and allyship with West African culture. It can also be used as office and home decoration. (The item will be received in February. Ship to US Only) Donated by Kwesi Ewoodzie - Culture Beyond Borders

Edited by Sandy Fowler and Daniel Yalowitz, this book features 12 people who were early pioneers in the intercultural field. (Ship to US Only)

Donated by: Donna M Stringer, President Emeritus, Executive Diversity Services, Inc.

The Fern - Andy Reynolds Photo (Ship to US Only)

Donated by Donna Stringer