Announcements
Local Students Develop a Passion for World Affairs through CCWA’s Model United Nations Program
CCWA’s Model United Nations (MUN) program is one of the longest-standing Model UN programs in the world. The program brings together 2,000 Northeast Ohio high school and middle school students…
Read MoreCitizen Exchanges Make a Difference for a Local Non-Profit Leader
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs nominated Danielle Drake for a U.S. Department of State-sponsored outbound exchange to India for three weeks in 2018. The Professional Fellows Program for Governance…
Read MoreBridges to the World Connects Local Classrooms to the World
Launched in 2019, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Bridges to the World professional development program trains middle school and high school educators to confidently integrate global education and current…
Read MoreCCWA Announces the Richard W. Pogue Fellowship Program
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs Announces the 2020-2021 Richard W. Pogue Fellowship Program The Richard W. Pogue Fellowship will cultivate the next generation of globally-minded leaders in Cleveland. Our…
Read MoreThe Power of Citizen Diplomacy
Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that individual citizens have the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations, “one handshake at a time.” Last month, CCWA took the…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges from Cleveland to Taiwan
On October 19, Kjell Aspelin, Amanda Bendis, and Sydney Heckeler disembarked from a twelve-hour flight. The three Cleveland high school students had just landed in Taiwan for a two-week trip…
Read MoreProfessional Exchange Experience in Cleveland Inspires Change in India
Each year, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs coordinates professional and learning exchanges – sponsored by the U.S. Department of State – for emerging leaders from around the world. As…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Maura O’Donnell-McCarthy
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of CCWA’s CEO, Maura O’Donnell-McCarthy. Maura passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 8. The entire CCWA family mourns this loss.…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Michael G. Meissner, Chairman of CCWA Board
With great sadness, we remember Michael Meissner, Chairman of the CCWA Board, who passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2016. At this time our thoughts are with Mike’s family. We will…
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