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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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SUMMARY:Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:This summer CCWA is hosting 25 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 13 – 25\, 2023. 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 weekend days 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-program/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230617T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts and in Lakes of Africa
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on June 17. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts and in Lakes of Africa. Participants are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Cote d’Ivoire\, Gabon\, Liberia\, Republic of the Congo\, Senegal\, Somalia\, and Togo. 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-combating-illegal-fishing-off-the-coasts-and-in-lakes-of-africa/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
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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\, May 27. The fellows are from India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, and Sri Lanka and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. Given Memorial Day weekend\, there is flexiblity for alternate hosting dates or inviting one or two fellows to join you on Memorial Day. \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-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20230407T000832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T001057Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Towards a More Safe and Secure World
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on May 13. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Towards a More Safe and Secure World – Cooperative Efforts in Combating Transnational Crime. Participants are from the UAE\, Tunisia\, Saudi Arabia\, Morocco\, Libya\, Lebanon\, and Jordan. 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-towards-a-more-safe-and-secure-world/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230514
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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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\, May 13. The fellows are from India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, and Sri Lanka and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. \nWe are also seeking hosts for the same group on Saturday\, May 27 (Memorial Day weekend) as another optional hosting date. \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/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on May 6. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Renewable Energy. Participants are from Turkmenistan. 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-renewable-energy/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230428T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20230406T235607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T001153Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Countering Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism to Combat Hate
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on April 28. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Countering Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism to Combat Racism & Identity-Based Hate. Participants are from Mexico\, Brazil\, Chile\, and Argentina. 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-countering-holocaust-denial-and-antisemitism-to-combat-hate/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T192801Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Journalists from Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Sunday\, April 16. The participants are journalists and media experts from Cameroon who are in Cleveland on an exchange project called “Countering Disinformation.” \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-journalists-from-cameroon-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230311T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: NGO Management
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on March 11. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called NGO Management. Participants are from ten different countries from around the world. 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/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20221215T210924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T020743Z
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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 February 10-12\, 2023. \nCCWA will be partnering with Ohio University to host 40 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\, February 10 at Lakewood Park’s Woman’s Club Pavilion\, 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\, February 12. \nThe program will begin with a welcome reception at Lakewood Park at 4:00 pm on February 10.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/fulbright-welcome-weekend-brazil/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20220802T143946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T143946Z
UID:10000621-1667001600-1667779199@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:American Leadership Youth Exchange for Senegal
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will host a group of 12 students (ages 17-19) from Senegal through the American Leadership Exchange Program (ALEX) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the American Councils for International Exchange. The program will focus on leadership development and environmentalism and will take place October 29th – November 6th\, 2022. We are seeking Home Hosts who can welcome 1-2 students into their home from October 29th – November 6th.  \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 foods 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 weekend days and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. \nContact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org with interest and questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/american-leadership-youth-exchange-for-senegal/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20220502T225108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T225108Z
UID:10000583-1659052800-1659311999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Fulbright Welcome Weekend
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from around the world on July 29-31\, 2022. \nCCWA 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 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 29 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 31. \nThe program will begin with a Welcome Picnic at Lakewood Park at 6:00 pm on July 29. If you are interested in hosting a Fulbright scholar\, please email Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/fulbright-welcome-weekend-3/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20210830T195946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T195946Z
UID:10000569-1634083200-1636329599@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Jóvenes en Acción - Mexico Youth Virtual Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe students are participating in the Jóvenes en Acción (“Youth in Action”) exchange program that provides high school students from Mexico to engage with resources in the United States to build leadership\, communication\, English language\, and community engagement skills. Participants engage in synchronous and asynchronous workshops\, online activities\, meetings with community leaders\, and site visits. Participants are developing service projects they will plan to implement in their home communities. This program is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State\, the Mexican government\, and the private sector. \nThe virtual home stay component will help familiarize students with culture and family life in the Cleveland area.  CCWA is looking for virtual host families who would like to welcome one or two students during two or three self-directed virtual interactions between October 13 – November 7\, 2021. Exact meeting dates and times are flexible and based on you and your student’s availability. There is a priority for families with at least one member of high school age. Background checks required for adult hosts. \nWhat does a virtual exchange look like? \n\nHost families are welcome to get creative and tailor the interactions to highlight the local culture–and learn about your student’s community in Mexico!\nIdeas for engagement: swapping letters and recipes with participants; plan a home or neighborhood tour (on video or by drawing a map); prepare a unique meal; plan a school tour (for families with high school age students); play an online video game (CCWA may assist with set up).\n\nCCWA Provides: \n\nHost family orientation\, virtual welcoming get-together\, farewell celebration\nSuggestions and guidance on structuring virtual interactions\nSmall stipends available to support family tech access\n\nHost Families Provide: \n\nA welcoming and open environment for dialogue and a two-way exchange\nA minimum of two self-directed virtual interactions for 1.5 – 2 hours\nAccess to a computer and video/webcam with a strong internet connection\n\nFor more information and to sign up\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org or (216) 255-9008.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/jovenes-en-accion-mexico-youth-virtual-program/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20200129T170719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T170719Z
UID:10000432-1583539200-1583625599@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:International Visitor Dinner Hosting – Electoral Processes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo get involved as a Citizen Diplomat dinner host for this group\, contact Andrew Kovach\, Program Officer\, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. By connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. \n\n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/international-visitor-dinner-hosting-electoral-processes/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200224
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20200129T170446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T170446Z
UID:10000431-1582416000-1582502399@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:International Visitor Dinner Hosting – U.S. Trade Policy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo get involved as a Citizen Diplomat dinner host for this group\, contact Andrew Kovach\, Program Officer\, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. By connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/international-visitor-dinner-hosting-u-s-trade-policy/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20191122T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T205407Z
UID:10000423-1581321600-1582909200@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Peru & Ecuador Youth Leadership On Demand Program: "Youth Leadership through Multiculturalism & Inclusion"
DESCRIPTION: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 are seeking the following: \n\nHome hosts who can welcome 1-2 students into their home from February 10th – 28th; and\n5 U.S. Student Participants to engage with visiting students during their program and serve as local Youth Ambassadors.\n\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 foods 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 before hosting. \nFor interested U.S. Student Participants: CCWA is seeking U.S. high school students to join this exchange program in Cleveland. Participants will engage with students from Peru\, Ecuador and Venezuela\, act as Youth Ambassadors to Cleveland\, develop their intercultural competency\, and strengthen their leadership skills. Being an alum of a State Department exchange program is not only incredible prestigious but signifies that students have developed soft skills that are increasingly important in a globalizing world. Please apply at this link: YLP Application – Peru Ecuador. \nContact Katie Ferman at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org with interest and questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/peru-ecuador-youth-leadership-on-demand-program-youth-leadership-through-multiculturalism-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20200102T190008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T190008Z
UID:10000428-1579478400-1579564799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:International Visitor Dinner Hosting - Ukraine
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, contact Andrew Kovach\, Program Officer\, at akovach@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. By connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/international-visitor-dinner-hosting-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190719T155759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T155759Z
UID:10000401-1565049600-1565481599@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:21st Century Changemakers: Media Business in the Disinformation Age
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/21st-century-changemakers-media-business-in-the-disinformation-age/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190718T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T194400Z
UID:10000397-1564704000-1564963199@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Fulbright Welcome Weekend
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from around the world on August 2-4\, 2019. \nBack 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 the U.S. 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 Fulbrighter on Friday\, August 2 at Lakewood Park\, spend a free day exploring the city and engaging in fun cultural activities\, and drop their Fulbrighter back off at Lakewood Park on Sunday\, August 4. \nThe program will begin with a Welcome Picnic at Lakewood Park at 6:00 pm on August 2. If you are interested in hosting a Fulbright scholar\, please email Senior Program Officer Katie Ferman at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/fulbright-welcome-weekend-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190731
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190718T201757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T201757Z
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SUMMARY:Role of Independent Theater in Promoting Social Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/role-of-independent-theater-in-promoting-social-change/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190718
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190719T160135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T160135Z
UID:10000402-1563062400-1563407999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Transparency and Accountability in Government
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat \n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/transparency-and-accountability-in-government-3/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190718
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190719T155506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T155506Z
UID:10000400-1562976000-1563407999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Combating Trafficking in Persons II
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/combating-trafficking-in-persons-ii-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190714
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190718T201531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T201531Z
UID:10000398-1562716800-1563062399@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Media Management & Leadership
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/media-management-leadership/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190704
DTSTAMP:20260825T073006
CREATED:20190718T201212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T201212Z
UID:10000396-1561766400-1562198399@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Countering Violent Extremism-Community Strategies
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will host visitors representing five countries from Bangladesh\, Egypt\, France\, Pakistan and Singapore to examine community-based efforts designed to build strong community resistance to violent extremism and promote tolerance\, including community policing and prison rehabilitation programs. Visitors will discuss how different sectors of American society work together to resist violent extremism\, including government\, academia\, civil society\, religious communities\, and the private sector. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders\, we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/countering-violent-extremism-community-strategies/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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