Community Event
CCWA’s 2021 Annual Meeting
Join us for our virtual 2021 Annual Meeting to celebrate our accomplishments from the past year! Our Annual Meeting will feature a report from Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ staff on our key program results, notable events, and our work as a team. As part of this celebration, we will highlight our international exchange work,…
Afghanistan’s Lessons for a More Sustainable Foreign Policy
After two decades of U.S. engagement in Afghanistan, America's longest war is ending with a dramatically unplanned evacuation of civilian personnel, U.S. citizens, and some vulnerable Afghans ahead of the September 11 deadline set for the formal withdrawal of U.S. forces. The rapid take-over of Kabul by the Taliban has prompted debate about the future…
CIFF: Navalny
CCWA is proud to be a community partner again at this year’s Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF). Our timely partner film, Navalny, follows Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist after his attempted poisoning in 2020. CIFF will run March 30 - April 7, 2022. The screening of Navalny will be on April 5, 2022 at…
Cleveland International Film Festival: Freedom on Fire
Allen Theatre Complex 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is honored to partner with the Cleveland International Film Festival in the showing of Freedom on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom. Join us in experiencing this groundbreaking documentary, which can be screened at the Allen Theatre on Saturday, March 25, or streamed online from April 2 through April 9, 2023.…
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…
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…
Young Professionals Networking Event
Clandestina Mezcalería & Tequila 1865 W. 25 Street, Cleveland, OH, United StatesPre-registration for this event has closed, but walk-ins are welcome! The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with globally-minded young professionals. Complimentary appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. YPAC is a body of young professionals who…
Young Professionals Immersive Workshop: How to Build a Refugee Camp
Cleveland Public Library - Louis Stokes Wing 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org or (216) 255-9009 with questions. Hosted by the Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC), CCWA’s popular How to Build a Refugee Camp workshop is back! This is a fantastic opportunity for young professionals to gain a better sense of the challenges…
Young Professionals Spring Social
Collision Bend Brewing Company 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, OHPre-registration has closed for this event, but walk ups are welcome ($5)! The Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with other globally-minded young professionals! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your network, have stimulating conversations, and learn more about the…
A Symposium on Reconciliation
Severance Music Center 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is honored to take part in the Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival: Reconciliation in partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra. This year’s festival examines how reconciliation shapes relationships, societies, and cultures—highlighting its challenges, triumphs, and enduring relevance in a fractured world. We hope you will join us for a…
Global Ambassadors Debrief and Impact Session
Greater Cleveland Partnership 1240 Huron Road E, Cleveland, OH, United StatesCCWA invites you to join the Global Ambassadors Debrief and Impact Session on June 23, 2025, from 5:30-7:30pm. As we wrap up this year’s program, the 2024-2025 Global Ambassadors look forward to sharing program impact on their work and their leadership development, lessons learned, best practices that can be applied in our community, and the…
Welcome Reception for CCWA’s New CEO
Midtown Collaboration Center 1974 E. 66th St., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Walk-ups not permitted. Please contact ccwa@ccwa.org with questions. We have some exciting news to share with you, our CCWA family! The CCWA Board of Directors has selected Marti Flacks as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. A Cleveland native, Marti has worked both inside and outside government during her 25-year…