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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the United States (Project for China)
Visitors from China will explore the U.S. system of capitalism in a urban environment where private enterprise is supported through a variety of public-private partnerships, academic institutions, and incubator spaces.…
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (A Project for Libya)
The city of Cleveland has been notable for its recent startup activity and economic development especially targeting small businesses. In this program, visitors from Libya will explore the many facets…
Water Resources Mangement
As efforts continue to grow to protect shared water resources that are at risk from pollution, depletion, population growth and rainfall changes, international visitors will travel to Cleveland to focus…
Ending Gender-Based Violence
International visitors will travel to Cleveland to review best practices in providing care to victims of violence and the legal process for prosecuting and trying domestic violence cases in court.…
After-School Programming in STEAM
Six librarians and educators from Egypt will be in the U.S. to explore out-of-school learning environments and the most modern educational and instructional techniques that accelerate student learning in STEAM…
Empowering Minority Groups
Four visitors from Moldova will be in the U.S. to explore initiatives to promote and protect human rights; learn about political perspectives on current and pending efforts to ensure minority…
Building Civil Society: Strategies for NGO Growth and Sustainability
Visitors from Brazil will travel to Cleveland to explore the diversity of the non-profit sector in the U.S. and the dynamic relationships between business, government, and non-governmental organizations. In order…
Advocacy and Integration for Special Needs Education
This program focuses on social integration and supportive schooling for children with special needs. Ukrainian visitors will see an array of programs and organizations in Cleveland that work to ensure…
Anti-Money Laundering
Since the Cuyahoga County corruption scandal was revealed nearly a decade ago, both local government and law enforcement agencies have been committed to preventing money laundering in addition to a…
Combating Trafficking in Persons
Five visitors from Oman will be exploring local, Cleveland-based resources that assist human trafficking victims, prosecuting human trafficking cases, raising awareness of human trafficking, and more. The program will address…
Youth Outreach: Conflict Resolution & Empowerment
Visitors from France will discuss the best methods of engaging youth in community organizations and grassroots advocacy groups that foster youth leadership skills and engage young people through education, economic…
Education Reform in the United States
Six educators, school administrators, and university-based researchers from China, will be traveling to Cleveland to learn how local government and school districts work creatively to address challenges in today's education…