Lessons from the Edge: Ukraine in Crisis | A Luncheon Event
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesReflecting on the events that led to her removal as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2019, Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch has a stark but hopeful story to tell of the dedication of foreign service officers and her own career. Moving up through the ranks of the State Department, Yovanovitch leveraged her intelligence and work ethic to…
Dinner Hosting: Countering Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism to Combat Hate
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on April 28. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Countering Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism to Combat Racism & Identity-Based Hate. Participants are from Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. This project is part of the U.S. Department…
Dinner Hosting: Renewable Energy
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on May 6. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Renewable Energy. Participants are from Turkmenistan. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. Dinner Hosting FAQ No need for an…
Young Professionals Networking Event
Collision Bend Brewing Company 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, OHThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to connect with other globally-minded young professionals. There will be appetizers available with a cash bar. YPAC is a body of young professionals who support the work of CCWA in its efforts to engage young professionals and students in our programming. YPAC…
Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday, May 13. The fellows are from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. We are also seeking hosts for the same group on Saturday,…
Dinner Hosting: Towards a More Safe and Secure World
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on May 13. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Towards a More Safe and Secure World – Cooperative Efforts in Combating Transnational Crime. Participants are from the UAE, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Libya, Lebanon, and Jordan.…
Professional Development Workshop for Educators: Global Education and Experiential Learning
ESC of Northeast Ohio 6393 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council of World Affairs and the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio are collaborating to support educators who teach global issues and current events in classrooms with a new experiential learning opportunity - a Diplomacy Simulation. The Diplomacy Simulation engages participants in learning how negotiations work within a diplomatic context. The workshop is…
CCWA Centennial Open House & Day of Giving
812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620 812 HURON RD E, 620, CLEVELAND, OH, United StatesIt’s time to celebrate! The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) was founded in 1923, which means that this year we are turning 100 years old. Join us as we celebrate this milestone birthday! The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is commemorating this momentous occasion with a very special birthday party: CCWA's Centennial Open House…
Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday, May 27. The fellows are from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. Given Memorial Day weekend, there is flexiblity for alternate hosting dates…
Centennial Civic Forum
Marriott Key Tower 1360 W Mall Dr., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe results of the 2021 Global Cities Report by A.T. Kearney, a global consulting firm, showed that the cities with the greatest global connectivity were best positioned for post-pandemic recovery because their international character and connections increased their resiliency and helped these cities rebuild and adapt to a changed environment. This forum’s purpose is to…
Dinner Hosting: Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts and in Lakes of Africa
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on June 17. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts and in Lakes of Africa. Participants are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Liberia, Republic of the…
Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Program
This summer CCWA is hosting 25 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 13 - 25, 2023. For more…