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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Advancing Economic Prosperity: Global Economic Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, September 14th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Advancing Economic Prosperity: Global Economic Cooperation. Participants are from across the globe. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-advancing-economic-prosperity-global-economic-cooperation/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Tuesday\, August 12th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Regional Collaboration to Combat Transnational Crime. Participants are from across the globe. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-regional-collaboration-to-combat-transnational-crime/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T164333Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S. Judicial System
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, August 9th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called U.S. Judicial System. Participants are from across the globe. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Trey Rainey at trainey@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-us-judicial-system/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Fulbright Welcome Weekend Brazil
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from Brazil on July 25-27\, 2025. \nCCWA will be partnering with Ohio University to host Brazilian Fulbright English language instructors in Cleveland for the weekend. All Fulbright scholars speak English. They are here in Ohio for a teacher training program and will come to Cleveland to spend a fun “weekend in the city” with host families. Hosts will pick up their Fulbright scholar on Friday\, July 25\, from the pavilions at Lakewood Park\, spend a free day exploring the city and engaging in fun cultural activities\, and drop their Fulbright scholar back off at Lakewood Park on Sunday\, July 27. \nThe program will begin with a welcome reception at Lakewood Park at 4:00 pm on July 25.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-fulbright-welcome-weekend-brazil-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:This summer CCWA is hosting a cohort of high school students from Mexico on a program called Jóvenes en Acción.  Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops and programming on leadership and social entrepreneurship. We are in need of home stay hosts to accommodate one or two students from July 9 – 21\, 2025. For more information\, please contact Andrew Kovach\, Director of Exchange Programs\, at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During the day on weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/jovenes-en-accion-mexico-youth-exchange-program-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Film and Multi-Media Innovation for Estonia
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Friday\, June 13. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Film and Multi-Media Innovation. Participants are from Estonia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-film-and-multi-media-innovation-for-estonia/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Ukraine Business Fellows
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, June 7. \nParticipants are in Cleveland for three weeks and will be placed at startups and businesses for professional fellowships. The participants are here through a U.S. Department of State-sponsored program called Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? There would be 2 – 3 visitors. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ukraine-business-fellows/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S. Higher Education Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Friday\, April 4. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Local Government Strategies for Promoting Economic Growth and Development. Participants are from Italy. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-u-s-higher-education-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Youth Ambassadors Brazil
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is seeking families in the Cleveland area to host one or two students from Sunday\, January 12- Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025. This is an exchange through the U.S. Department of State’s Youth Ambassadors Latin America program. This program is for high school age students from various regions in Brazil to travel to the U.S. for a leadership\, environmental\, and entrepreneurship focused learning program. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops\, site visits\, and community activities with CCWA. Students speak English. \nIf you are interested in hosting\, please contact Director of Exchanges Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-youth-ambassadors-brazil/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241106
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Youth Ambassadors Latin America
DESCRIPTION:This fall CCWA is seeking families in the Cleveland area to host one or two students from Saturday\, October 26 – Tuesday\, November 5\, 2024. This is an exchange through the U.S. Department of State’s Youth Ambassadors Latin America program. This program is for high school age students from Costa Rica\, Dominican Republic\, Guatemala\, Nicaragua\, and Panama to travel to the U.S. for a leadership\, environmental\, and entrepreneurship focused learning program. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops\, site visits\, and community activities with CCWA. Host families must have a strong proficiency in Spanish. For more information\, please contact Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. The host family must have strong proficiency in Spanish.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-youth-ambassadors-latin-america/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Visitors from Colombia - Social Inclusion for Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international visitors from Colombia for dinner on Saturday\, October 19. The  visitors are here on a professional exchange program on the topic “Social Inclusion for Disabilities.” \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-visitors-from-colombia-social-inclusion-for-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders for Europe
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday\, September 28. The fellows are from Croatia\, Malta\, Serbia\, and Slovenia and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local tech startups and government institutions. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-young-transatlantic-innovation-leaders-for-europe/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Program
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday\, September 21. The fellows are from Cambodia and Singapore and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and academic institutions. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-young-southeast-asian-leaders-program/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T000215Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, September 14. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks. Participants are from Kasachstan. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-soft-targets-against-terrorist-attacks/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T211422Z
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Fulbright Welcome Weekend Brazil
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from Brazil on July 26-28\, 2024. \nCCWA will be partnering with Ohio University to host Brazilian Fulbright English language instructors in Cleveland for the weekend. All Fulbright scholars speak English. They are here in Ohio for an orientation program and will come to Cleveland to spend a fun “weekend in the city” with host families. Hosts will pick up their Fulbright scholar on Friday\, July 26\, from the pavilions at Lakewood Park\, spend a free day exploring the city and engaging in fun cultural activities\, and drop their Fulbright scholar back off at Lakewood Park on Sunday\, July 28. \nThe program will begin with a welcome reception at Lakewood Park at 4:00 pm on July 26.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-fulbright-welcome-weekend-brazil/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240720T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Ending Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, July 20. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Ending Gender-Based Violence. Participants are from Argentina\, Bolivia\, Brazil\, Costa Rica\, Ecuador\, Paraguay\, Peru\, and Uruguay. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ending-gender-based-violence/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240524T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T171622Z
UID:10000696-1720891800-1720900800@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S. Trade Policy
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, July 13. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called U.S. Trade Policy. Participants are from multiple regions around the world. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-u-s-trade-policy/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240111T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T004626Z
UID:10000680-1720569600-1721692799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:This summer CCWA is hosting a cohort of high school students from Mexico on a program called Jóvenes en Acción.  Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops and programming on leadership and social entrepreneurship. We are in need of home stay hosts to accommodate one or two students from July 10 – 22\, 2024. For more information\, please contact Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During the day on weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/jovenes-en-accion-mexico-youth-exchange-program/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240425T223114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T190528Z
UID:10000694-1718472600-1718481600@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, June 15. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called The Problem We All Live With: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice. Participants are from Brazil\, Czech Republic\, Finland\, Switzerland\, India\, Iraq\, Nepal\, Netherlands\, Portugal\, and South Africa. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-dismantling-racial-and-social-injustice/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240408T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T181805Z
UID:10000691-1716053400-1716062400@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Advancing an Open\, Reliable\, and Secure Digital Economy
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, May 18. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Advancing an Open\, Reliable\, and Secure Digital Economy. Participants are from Israel\, Lesotho\, Malawi\, The Republic of Türkiye\, Samoa\, and Spain. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-advancing-an-open-reliable-and-secure-digital-economy/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240131T010532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T010532Z
UID:10000684-1715990400-1716076799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on May\, May 18. The fellows are from India\, Pakistan\, Sri Lanka\, and Nepal\, and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 4 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-professional-fellows-program-4/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240325T231708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T231937Z
UID:10000689-1715448600-1715457600@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, May 11th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called WeAmericas: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs. Participants are from Argentina\, Bolivia\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Cuba\, Dominican Republic\, Ecuador\, El Salvador\, Honduras\, Mexico\, and Nicaragua. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-supporting-women-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240408T181320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T181320Z
UID:10000690-1713634200-1713643200@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Sports for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, April 16. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Sports for people with Disabilities. Participants are from Saudi Arabia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-sports-for-people-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240119T000746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T000746Z
UID:10000682-1710610200-1710619200@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: NGO Management
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, March 16. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called NGO Management. Participants are Albania\, South Africa\, Angola\, Ukraine\, Egypt\, Bosnia\, Liberia\, Latvia\, Botswana\, Paraguay\, and Poland. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ngo-management-3/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20240126T215921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T220718Z
UID:10000683-1710264600-1710273600@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Education in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Tuesday\, March 12. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Education in the Digital Age. Participants are from Bulgaria\, Burma\, Israel\, Jamaica\, Kuwait\, Nepal\, Republic of Türkiye\, and Slovenia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-education-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20230818T181837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T181837Z
UID:10000665-1698278400-1698969599@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Homestay Hosting: American Leadership Exchange for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION: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 focus on leadership development and will take place October 26 – November 2\, 2023. We are seeking Homestay Hosts who can welcome 1-2 students into their home from October 26 – November 2\, 2023.  \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. On weekdays\, students will engage in educational programming with transportation and lunches provided by CCWA. Students will have the weekend and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. \nContact Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org with interest and questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/homestay-hosting-american-leadership-exchange-for-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20230816T170138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T170138Z
UID:10000662-1696699800-1696708800@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Women Leaders – Promoting Peace and Security
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on October 7th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called “Women Leaders- Promoting Peace and Security for the Indo-Pacific and Central Asia”. Participants are from Brunei\, Cambodia\, Fiji\, India\, Indonesia\, Laos\, and Malaysia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-women-leaders-promoting-peace-and-security/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231001T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20230908T230525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T230525Z
UID:10000673-1696181400-1696190400@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Spain- Advancing the Integration of Unaccompanied Minors
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on October 1st. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called “Advancing the Integration of Foreign Unaccompanied Minors”. Participants are from Spain. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. \nWe ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-spain-advancing-the-integration-of-unaccompanied-minors/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20230814T213631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T230649Z
UID:10000661-1694217600-1694303999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday\, September 9. The fellows are from India\, Pakistan\, and Nepal\, and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-professional-fellows-program-3/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T061809
CREATED:20230623T003821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T003821Z
UID:10000659-1689442200-1689451200@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: NGO Management
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on July 15. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called NGO Management. Participants are from Chad. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ngo-management-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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