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…
Redefining National Security: Preparing for Future Foreign Policy Challenges
From climate change to infectious disease and cyber security, global trends are increasingly shaping American security interests both at home and abroad. Additionally, the rise of identity based extremism and the forever wars that America has engaged in post 9/11 continue to threaten our national security and foreign policy. These issues are just some of…
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…
Bridges to the World Workshop
Bridges to the WorldΒ is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in their classrooms. The semester-long professional development program will train a cohort of educators in middle and high school classrooms to become confident instructors in global…
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,…
The United States and Japan: A Celebration of Cultural and Economic Ties
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is proud to present "The United States and Japan: A Celebration of Cultural and Economic Ties" at the Cleveland Museum of Art the evening of Thursday, June 6. Please join us for a special forum, "The United States and Japan: 2019 and Beyond," which will explore the multifaceted relationship…
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…
CCWA 2019 Annual Meeting
Join us at our 2019 Annual Meeting to celebrate our accomplishments from the past year! We will also be recognizing our Citizen Diplomats who volunteer with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs and help us host our international visitors. As part of this celebration, Ronn Richard, President and CEO of The Cleveland Foundation, will be…
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 β 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…