About Us

Our Vision

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Vision

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Mission

Position Atlanta as a welcoming City—a connected, inclusive community that uplifts our foreign-born population and provides an opportunity for all—and a global hub for diplomacy, business, innovation, education, culture, and sports.

Inclusion is a part of Atlanta’s DNA and we stand proud as a welcoming city.

MOIIA's mission is to develop and foster relationships between Atlanta's international communities, City departments, and external partners to empower our foreign-born population through access to information, to identify economic opportunities, and to address local and global challenges.

Our Mission/Objectives

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Objectives

Diplomacy

Lead the City’s diplomacy efforts and International Partnerships by engaging with local partners, national and international counterparts to identify solutions to local and global challenges.

Youth and Education

Engage youth, including foreign-born and LEP communities, and educational institutions to promote foreign language acquisition, cultural competency building, and equitable access to career development opportunities.

Welcoming City

Promote Atlanta as a Welcoming City through the adoption of welcoming policies, inclusive programming, the attraction of international events, and support of activities led by our immigrant communities to showcase the diversity of our city and celebrate the contributions of our foreign-born population.

Neighborhood Empowerment

Enhance public safety, access to internal and external services and programs, and community trust through place-based community outreach efforts.

International Business & Economic Development

Focus on trade, building international strategic partnerships, and providing resources and opportunities for minority & women-owned businesses.

Sports Diplomacy

Hosting visits and exchanges that increase dialogue and cultural understanding and highlighting Atlanta’s international passion for sports while promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, and cultural experiences to Atlanta’s youth.

Message fom Mayor Bottoms

Meet mayor andre dickens

Andre Dickens is the 61st Mayor of Atlanta. A proud native of Atlanta and a product of Atlanta Public Schools, Mayor Dickens is focused on bringing opportunity and equity to the city that he loves.

Mayor Dickens’ agenda is rooted in Moving Atlanta Forward, through improving public safety, increasing opportunities for the city’s young people, empowering neighborhoods, and investing in housing and combatting homelessness, all while fostering a culture of integrity in the City.

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