International Visitors
Media Management & Leadership
Print, television, radio, and digital media journalists and news managers from Ethiopia will be in Cleveland to explore best practices in broadcast management and gain a deeper understanding of current journalism trends in the U.S. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored…
Combating Trafficking in Persons II
Visitors from Ghana, Grenada, Hong Kong, Laos, Lebanon, Sudan, and Uganda will be in Northeast Ohio examining efforts to detect, prevent, and prosecute labor and sex trafficking along with best practices in assisting the victims of these crimes. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio…
Transparency and Accountability in Government
22 visitors representing 20 countries will be visiting Cleveland to examine issues concerning local corruption and how citizen groups, civil society, and government officials have advocated for reform and local government restructuring. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S.…
Role of Independent Theater in Promoting Social Change
Theater professionals and performing arts professionals from Egypt will be in Northeast Ohio to explore the rich arts and culture community and how it contributes to civic life and freedom of expression. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S.…
Fulbright Welcome Weekend
CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from around the world on August 2-4, 2019. Back for an eighth year, CCWA will again be partnering with Ohio University to host 44 Fulbright graduate students in Cleveland for the weekend. All Fulbright scholars speak English and will be studying in graduate programs across…
21st Century Changemakers: Media Business in the Disinformation Age
Media professionals and journalists from North Macedonia's public news agency will be in Northeast Ohio to address current trends and challenges in the television, radio, and print journalism environment. The impact of disinformation and "fake news" on journalism and politics will also be covered. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from…
International Visitor Dinner Hosting – Ukraine
Special education interventionists and disability rights advocates from Ukraine will be in Cleveland focusing on "Inclusive Education" best practices. They will examine the U.S. education system and the continuum of services for individuals with disabilities. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat, contact Andrew Kovach, Program Officer, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. International Visitor Leadership…
Peru & Ecuador Youth Leadership On Demand Program: “Youth Leadership through Multiculturalism & Inclusion”
CCWA will host a group of high school students from Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela through a Youth Leadership On Demand Exchange Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program is entitled "Youth Leadership through Multiculturalism and Inclusion" and will take place February 10th - 28th, 2020. We…
International Visitor Dinner Hosting – U.S. Trade Policy
Visitors representing 20 countries from Armenia to Rwanda will be in Cleveland to examine how legacy manufacturing cities are restructuring and promoting trade in a globalized 21st century economy. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat dinner host for this group, contact Andrew Kovach, Program Officer, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each…
International Visitor Dinner Hosting – Electoral Processes
Elections officials and political journalists from seven European countries will be in Northeast Ohio to better understand the organization of local and state elections along with the political dynamics in a swing state. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat dinner host for this group, contact Andrew Kovach, Program Officer, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. International Visitor Leadership…
Jóvenes en Acción – Mexico Youth Virtual Program
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is seeking internationally-minded families to virtually welcome one or two high-achieving high school students from Mexico! Students will engage in programming focused on Mayan and English language learning, tech education, financial literacy, and empowering tomorrow’s leaders. The students are participating in the Jóvenes en Acción ("Youth in Action") exchange…
Fulbright Welcome Weekend
CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from around the world on July 29-31, 2022. CCWA will be partnering with Ohio University to host 35 Fulbright graduate students in Cleveland for the weekend. All Fulbright scholars speak English and will be studying in graduate programs across the U.S. They are here in…