Announcements
Transformative Global Learning Experience for 2024-2025 CCWA Global Ambassadors in Finland and Spain
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Global Ambassadors program took nine bright and talented emerging civic leaders on an unforgettable learning journey through Cleveland, Helsinki and Madrid. Global Ambassadors is…
Read MoreNow Accepting Applications for CCWA’s Global Ambassadors and LEADS Programs for Young Professionals
CCWA offers two distinct programs for Northeast Ohio young professionals to develop global leadership skills & competencies: Global Ambassadors and LEADS, which will intersect in Fall 2025. CCWA’s LEADS program…
Read MoreCCWA Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces Changes to Its Exchanges Team The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) bids farewell to Maria Crowder (née Garcia-Olalla), Program Officer for International…
Read MoreCleveland Leaders Participate in Professional Fellows Program in New Delhi
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs builds bridges across the globe. Last year, CCWA was able to provide an opportunity for two local change-makers to have a transformative exchange experience…
Read MoreCCWA Opportunities for Young Professionals 2025-2026
CCWA Opportunities for Young Professionals: YPAC and Pogue Fellowship Applications Now Open CCWA welcomes young professionals to join us in exploring world affairs and citizen diplomacy! We are excited to…
Read MoreCCWA CEO Carina Van Vliet to Step Down in Summer 2025
CCWA CEO Carina Van Vliet to step down in summer 2025 Carina Van Vliet, Chief Executive Officer of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA), will be stepping down this…
Read MoreCCWA Welcomes New Finance Director
CCWA Welcomes New Finance Director Jason Staviscak and Bids Farewell to Long-time Finance Director Doug Firman The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is delighted to welcome Jason Staviscak as…
Read MoreCCWA Announces the Global Ambassadors 2024-2025 Cohort
We are pleased to welcome the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Global Ambassadors 2024-2025 Cohort. CCWA’s Global Ambassadors program invites emerging leaders in Northeast Ohio on a transformative journey to…
Read MoreBrazil Comes to Cleveland: Fulbright Welcome Weekend
This summer CCWA welcomed 39 Brazilian educators for a homestay experience with families around Northeast Ohio. Nearly two dozen Citizen Diplomat volunteers opened up their homes to international guests for…
Read MoreCCWA Announces the 2024-2025 Richard W. Pogue Fellows
We are pleased to welcome the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ 2024-2025 Richard W. Pogue Fellows. The Fellowship offers emerging leaders in our community the opportunity to participate in in-depth…
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