India: The Emerging Geopolitical and Economic Power — Prospects and Challenges
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesJoin us for the Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum on India for a discussion on the future of India as a global power. As the global geopolitical order continues to evolve, India, soon to be the world's third largest economy, has emerged as a critical player on the world stage. Many questions surround what…
Academic WorldQuest 2024
Academic WorldQuest is a national competition in which teams of high school students test their knowledge about international affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and current events. Teams compete over 10 rounds of trivia during this fun and competitive event. The winning team will have the option to participate in the national conference April 20, 2024 to…
Global Population: Sorting Fact from Fiction
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed, but walk-ups are welcome! Our global population of 8 billion is radically different than at any other time in human history -- and it's headed in an unprecedented direction. As we move deeper into the 21st century, demographic shifts and migration crises increasingly dominate the headlines. Countries around the…
Dinner Hosting: Sports for People with Disabilities
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, April 16. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Sports for people with Disabilities. Participants are from Saudi Arabia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. Dinner Hosting…
Geopolitics and National Security in the World of Tomorrow
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is honored to host Admiral James Stavridis for the John A. Hellman Foreign Policy Forum. As we move deeper into the 21st century, technological advancement has left government regulation lagging and militaries scrambling to keep apace of rapid evolutions. Amidst the whirlwind of change, Admiral Stavridis draws upon…
Dinner Hosting: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, May 11th. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called WeAmericas: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs. Participants are from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. This project is…
Climate Change: When Water Bankruptcy and Human Security Collide
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesUnfortunately, this event is canceled. Dr. Madani has been unexpectedly called to a meeting of the United Nations Environment Programme. We apologize for any inconvenience. As we learn more about the impacts of climate change, water is a key human resource threatened by our evolving climate. Water shortage is the major environmental problem of the…
Young Professionals Networking Event
Clandestina Mezcalería & Tequila 1865 W. 25 Street, Cleveland, OH, United StatesPre-registration for this event has closed, but walk-ins are welcome! The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with globally-minded young professionals. Complimentary appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. YPAC is a body of young professionals who…
Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on May, May 18. The fellows are from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. Dinner Hosting FAQ No need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner…
Dinner Hosting: Advancing an Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, May 18. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Advancing an Open, Reliable, and Secure Digital Economy. Participants are from Israel, Lesotho, Malawi, The Republic of Türkiye, Samoa, and Spain. This project is part of…
Dinner Hosting: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday, June 15. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called The Problem We All Live With: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice. Participants are from Brazil, Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, India, Iraq, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, and South…
Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Exchange Program
This summer CCWA is hosting a cohort of high school students from Mexico on a program called Jóvenes en Acción. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops and programming on leadership and social entrepreneurship. We are in need of home stay hosts to accommodate one or two students from July 10 - 22, 2024.…