Global Philadelphia Association (GPA)

The Global Philadelphia Association was founded in 2010 by nine of the leading international organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

To assist ‐ and to encourage greater interaction among ‐ the many organizations and people who are engaged in one form or another of international activity within the Greater Philadelphia Region;
To promote the development of an international consciousness within the Region;
To enhance the Region’s global profile. Today, over 190 organizations, businesses, and internationally‐minded individuals have become joint ventures in the Global Philadelphia initiative, and more are joining each month. In a public – private partnership, the association has led the effort of Philadelphia becoming the first World Heritage City in the United States.