International Visitors
Taiwan Youth Exchange
Engage in Cross-Cultural Exchange with Taiwan CCWA is seeking Student Ambassadors for May! Five (5) local high school students, sophomore and above, who are willing to engage with 16 Taiwanese students during their program in Cleveland from May 6—May 23, 2019 Program focuses on music performance, music in social change, and leadership Students should have…
Sustainable Cities
Urban planners, architects, environmental experts, and civil society leaders representing 21 countries will be in Cleveland to explore how local government and community organizations are advancing sustainability. Visitors will experience a case study in how Northeast Ohio is working to improve environmental resiliency through collaboration in order to promote a green city on a blue…
Women as Drivers of Social and Economic Change
International visitors from Central and South America will travel to Cleveland to gain an understanding of the contributions of women leaders throughout the community. Visitors will explore the role of women leaders in various sectors ranging from public services to private programs. Visitors will also examine trends in leadership training, public-private partnerships, social entrepreneurship, and…
Healthcare Management in the U.S.
Physicians and public healthcare proponents from Ukraine will be in Northeast Ohio to foster connections with some of Cleveland's world-renowned public and private healthcare systems. Visitors will seek to better understand public health policy development in the U.S. as well as specific health research relating to cancer treatment and pediatrics. Additional topics include state-sponsored medical…
Addressing the Needs of Underserved and At-Risk Youth
CCWA will host visitors representing nine countries from throughout Latin America here to examine primary prevention programs for at-risk youth and family support strategies. While Cleveland youth face a number of health disparities, poverty, and violence, visitors will meet with emerging leaders and educators who are creating positive change among at-risk youth. Meetings and program…
Water Protection and Pollution in the U.S.
On the 50th anniversary of the infamous Cuyahoga River fire, international visitors from China will travel to Cleveland to take a firsthand look at the extensive local efforts to protect our most vital asset: clean, fresh, accessible water. While in Northeast Ohio, visitors will assess U.S. water management programs and discuss strategies on establishing bilateral,…
Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
Visitors from the Bahamas, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Lebanon, Romania, South Africa, and Namibia will travel to Cleveland to learn the roles of government, private enterprises, professional organizations and universities in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Visitors will meet with advocates and investors involved in recognizing, promoting, and developing science and tech start-ups, while discussing the role…
Advancing Minority Rights
International visitors from Belgium, France, Kosovo, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey and the United Kingdom will be traveling to Cleveland to examine U.S. and international initiatives for the promotion and protection of human rights of minority communities, and their struggle to gain equal access to educational, economic and healthcare opportunity. Visitors will analyze the legislative frameworks for…
Social Media – Creatively Connecting Communities
International visitors from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia and Sudan will travel to Cleveland to examine the principles of the First Amendment and its role in protecting free speech on social media. Visitors will observe the operations of digital media companies and those creating industry-advancing technology. Topics, such as transition of traditional…
Corporate Social Responsibility
International visitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cote d'lvoire, Egypt, Finland, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania will travel to Cleveland to examine corporate ethical behavior and transparency best practices, academic perspectives on CSR best practices, and explore business strategies that ensure the sustainability of both the business and the community in which it operates.…
Countering Violent Extremism-Community Strategies
CCWA will host visitors representing five countries from Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Pakistan and Singapore to examine community-based efforts designed to build strong community resistance to violent extremism and promote tolerance, including community policing and prison rehabilitation programs. Visitors will discuss how different sectors of American society work together to resist violent extremism, including government, academia,…
Media Management & Leadership
Print, television, radio, and digital media journalists and news managers from Ethiopia will be in Cleveland to explore best practices in broadcast management and gain a deeper understanding of current journalism trends in the U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored…