Our mission is to inspire engagement in international affairs and world cultures through education, citizen diplomacy and public dialogue.
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs has been promoting international engagement in the greater Cleveland area for a century. CCWA was founded in 1923 to foster greater understanding of world affairs amongst citizens of Cleveland, with the notion that better international understanding would help promote world peace. World peace remains at the heart of our aspirations. Today, we deliver a range of programs that offer international affairs education and build global awareness in the three program areas reflected in our mission. Read more below:
OUR PROGRAM AREAS
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Dinner Hosting: Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Monday, September 7th. Participants from across the world will be in Cleveland on an exchange project called Regional Collaboration…
Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations
West Asia: The Middle East 25 Years After 9/11
The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Under 35, Diplomat, and Ambassador members and their guests. An email with registration information will be sent to eligible members prior to the event. CCFR…
Education Programs
Come learn the ins and outs of Model United Nations! Join CCWA for our upcoming Model UN Academy on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00-3:30pm at the Shaker Heights Library Main Branch. This workshop is designed…
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For a century, the CCWA has brought diverse perspectives on issues of international import to Cleveland. Much of our programming is made possible by the support of our members and the generosity of our donors. Will you help us continue to create global connections?