
EXCHANGES
Our international exchanges convene students and emerging leaders from around the world and facilitate global conversations with Clevelanders about how to improve our communities through action, innovation and collaboration.
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is a nationally recognized leader in creating meaningful international exchange experiences complete with engaging professional meetings, home hosting experiences, and memorable cultural activities. We welcome over 400 international visitors from around the world to Cleveland each year through various U.S. Department of State and custom exchange opportunities.
International Exchanges
Dinner Hosting: Women Leaders – Promoting Peace and Security
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on October 7th. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called “Women Leaders- Promoting Peace and Security for…
International Exchanges
Homestay Hosting: American Leadership Exchange for Ukraine
CCWA will host a group of 12 students (ages 18-19) from Ukraine through the American Leadership Exchange Program (ALEX) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Exchange. The program will…
Updates & Information
HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES
Check for updates as we post additional opportunities throughout the year.
Volunteer as a home hospitality dinner host! For more information, please email Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org or Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org



INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES | WELCOMING THE WORLD TO CLEVELAND
Last year, we welcomed visitors from 121 countries: