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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20190719T155506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T155506Z
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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:20260827T154327
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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:20260827T154327
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T201212Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190626T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190701T053000
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SUMMARY:Corporate Social Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:International visitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Cote d’lvoire\, Egypt\, Finland\, India\, Kazakhstan\, Mexico\, Morocco\, Nigeria and Tanzania will travel to Cleveland to examine corporate ethical behavior and transparency best practices\, academic perspectives on CSR best practices\, and explore business strategies that ensure the sustainability of both the business and the community in which it operates. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nInternational Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\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. 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/corporate-social-responsibility-3/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190625T170000
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SUMMARY:Social Media – Creatively Connecting Communities
DESCRIPTION:International visitors from Egypt\, Jordan\, Kuwait\, Morocco\, Palestinian Territories\, Saudi Arabia and Sudan will travel to Cleveland to examine the principles of the First Amendment and its role in protecting free speech on social media. Visitors will observe the operations of digital media companies and those creating industry-advancing technology. Topics\, such as transition of traditional media in digital age and the use of social media as an engagement and information platform\, will be discussed. Visitors will also explore the work-relationship of digital content industry with non-profits\, advocacy organizations and government agencies. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/social-media-creatively-connecting-communities/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
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SUMMARY:Advancing Minority Rights
DESCRIPTION:International visitors from Belgium\, France\, Kosovo\, Russia\, Slovenia\, Turkey and the United Kingdom will be traveling to Cleveland to examine U.S. and international initiatives for the promotion and protection of human rights of minority communities\, and their struggle to gain equal access to educational\, economic and healthcare opportunity. Visitors will analyze the legislative frameworks for minority communities and observe how organizations monitor\, influence and advocate human and civil rights policy at the local\, state\, national and international level. Major emphasis will be paid on the political and social perspectives on ethnic\, cultural\, gender\, racial\, and religious minority community rights. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/advancing-minority-rights/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190426T202533Z
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UID:10000386-1560211200-1560643199@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from the Bahamas\, Bosnia & Herzegovina\, Lebanon\, Romania\, South Africa\, and Namibia will travel to Cleveland to learn the roles of government\, private enterprises\, professional organizations and universities in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Visitors will meet with advocates and investors involved in recognizing\, promoting\, and developing science and tech start-ups\, while discussing the role of innovations into diverse sectors such as medicine\, agriculture\, manufacturing and communication industries. Visitors will also share experiences with a variety of U.S. entrepreneurs and innovators\, addressing technological and social challenges in non-traditional sectors or less economically vibrant regions. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/science-and-technology-entrepreneurship/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190607
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
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SUMMARY:Water Protection and Pollution in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:On the 50th anniversary of the infamous Cuyahoga River fire\, international visitors from China will travel to Cleveland to take a firsthand look at the extensive local efforts to protect our most vital asset: clean\, fresh\, accessible water. While in Northeast Ohio\, visitors will assess U.S. water management programs and discuss strategies on establishing bilateral\, regional and global dialogues on shared water resources. Tours and meetings will be conducted with local water management institutions such as the Cleveland Water Alliance\, Cuyahoga River Restoration and the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority to highlight the collaborative partnerships that are promoting a sustainable water system. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/water-protection-and-pollution-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190606
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190423T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T181216Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Needs of Underserved and At-Risk Youth
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will host visitors representing nine countries from throughout Latin America here to examine primary prevention programs for at-risk youth and family support strategies. While Cleveland youth face a number of health disparities\, poverty\, and violence\, visitors will meet with emerging leaders and educators who are creating positive change among at-risk youth. Meetings and program observations at schools\, faith-based groups\, nonprofits\, and city-supported programs\, will highlight how young people are being nurtured to be productive citizens in Northeast Ohio. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/addressing-the-needs-of-underserved-and-at-risk-youth-3/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190605
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T180244Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Management in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Physicians and public healthcare proponents from Ukraine will be in Northeast Ohio to foster connections with some of Cleveland’s world-renowned public and private healthcare systems. Visitors will seek to better understand public health policy development in the U.S. as well as specific health research relating to cancer treatment and pediatrics. Additional topics include state-sponsored medical insurance and how to best promote a transparent and accountable healthcare system. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/healthcare-management-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190410T205244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T205244Z
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SUMMARY:Women as Drivers of Social and Economic Change
DESCRIPTION:International visitors from Central and South America will travel to Cleveland to gain an understanding of the contributions of women leaders throughout the community. Visitors will explore the role of women leaders in various sectors ranging from public services to private programs. Visitors will also examine trends in leadership training\, public-private partnerships\, social entrepreneurship\, and other mechanisms through which women are empowered and encouraged to promote social changes. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/women-as-drivers-of-social-and-economic-change/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190512T000000
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190410T205711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T205711Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities
DESCRIPTION:Urban planners\, architects\, environmental experts\, and civil society leaders representing 21 countries will be in Cleveland to explore how local government and community organizations are advancing sustainability. Visitors will experience a case study in how Northeast Ohio is working to improve environmental resiliency through collaboration in order to promote a green city on a blue lake. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/sustainable-cities/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190415T134049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T134049Z
UID:10000381-1557100800-1558655999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Taiwan Youth Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Engage in Cross-Cultural Exchange with Taiwan\nCCWA is seeking Student Ambassadors for May!\n\nFive (5) local high school students\, sophomore and above\, who are willing to engage with 16 Taiwanese students during their program in Cleveland from May 6—May 23\, 2019\nProgram focuses on music performance\, music in social change\, and leadership\nStudents should have a background in band\, youth orchestra\, and/or music classes\nStudent Ambassadors will have an opportunity to travel to Taiwan in autumn 2019\n\nStudent Ambassador Requirements \n\nAbility to host 1-2 Taiwanese students overnight from May 17—May 20\nWillingness to engage with Taiwanese students as local “Student Ambassadors\,” introducing the students to American culture and joining Cleveland-based programming\nMaturity\, communication skills\, and a desire to grow as young leaders\n\nApply Now: \n\nSend you application to Katie Ferman at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org. The following should be included with your application:\nCurrent resume\, listing your school and when spring semester ends\nName and contact of a music instructor who can provide a reference\nOne page (single space\, 12-point font) response to the question: “How will this exchange experience impact you and your family\, school\, or community?”\nBrief description of your access to transportation (i.e.\, Do you have your own car? Can you access public transportation?)
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/taiwan-youth-exchange/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190501
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190301T183619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T183619Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteerism and Civic Action
DESCRIPTION:International visitors from Bahrain\, Barbados\, Israel\, Malaysia\, Nepal\, Poland\, Tunisia and Vietnam will travel to Cleveland to examine the impact of volunteerism in the U.S. and the role that social media plays in the volunteer efforts. Visitors will engage with several volunteer-based organizations addressing the  needs for underserved groups\, homelessness\, and youth outreach. Visitors will also give back to the community through participation in a volunteer activity. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/volunteerism-and-civic-action/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190301T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T184159Z
UID:10000372-1555459200-1555545599@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Social Entrepreneurs in the United States
DESCRIPTION:International visitors from Burkina Faso\, Iraq\, Latvia\, Morocco\, Portugal\, South Africa\, Turkey and West Bank will examine the role of social entrepreneurship in the U.S. and what makes social ventures sustainable\, self-sufficient and scalable. Visitors will get to network with their U.S. counterparts and exchange ideas regarding innovative approaches to social changes in areas such as poverty alleviation\, education\, public health and the environment. Emphasis will also be laid on understanding the influence of news and social media in driving social entrepreneurship through mentorships and other interactive exercises. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/social-entrepreneurs-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190306T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T214909Z
UID:10000374-1554163200-1554508799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:21st Century Changemakers: Education Leaders Advance Civic Engagemnt Among High School Youth
DESCRIPTION:International educators and youth leaders will be traveling to Cleveland to explore programs that engage youth and promote direct participation in government and society. Visitors will address various school programs that promote youth engagement\, tolerance\, and multiculturalism. Discussions with the Cleveland Leadership Center\, Cleveland Young Professional Senate\, The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio\, among others\, will highlight efforts to inspire the next generation of leaders. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/21st-century-changemakers-education-leaders-advance-civic-engagemnt-among-high-school-youth/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190404
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190214T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T145133Z
UID:10000358-1553904000-1554335999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are at the near center of the nation-wide crisis (Cuyahoga County alone has seen a 1\,000 percent increase in opioid deaths since 2007). In this Multi-Regional Project\, visitors from Afghanistan\, Cyprus\, Morocco\, Seychelles\, China\, and Russia will visit Cleveland to address the current opioid abuse crisis\, health promotion strategies\, demand reduction strategies\, and current trends in understanding addiction. Given how serious the issue is\, a wide-range of resource and partnership initiatives have emerged in the last few years to address addiction\, treatment\, and prevention. The Cuyahoga County Opiate Task Force\, made up of over 50 multi-sector partners\, is a great example of collaboration to educate the community on this issue. Another resource to highlight is Project DAWN\, a state initiative implemented at a local hospital to provide naloxone that has been credited with saving 300+ lives. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/drug-addiction-and-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190306T215339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T215339Z
UID:10000373-1553385600-1553817599@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship as the Engine of Prosperity and Stability
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from 16 countries throughout Africa will travel to Northeast Ohio to observe the effectiveness of the business sector in creating jobs and alleviating global poverty. This project will examine the regulatory systems that allow entrepreneurs to flourish while identifying policies that may discourage such enterprises. Visitors will get to explore various business models\, support mechanisms\, and innovations such as micro-lending and micro-level marketing. Discussions will also highlight numerous societal barriers faced by entrepreneurs\, and the strategies  and programs that help overcome these very same restrictions. \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/entrepreneurship-as-the-engine-of-prosperity-and-stability/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190214T215508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T215508Z
UID:10000363-1553385600-1553731199@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Education and Technology in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Higher and secondary education officials and English-language instructors from China will be traveling to Cleveland to learn about the role of communities\, civil society\, and parents in advancing education reform. Visitors will develop a better understanding of U.S. education and technology resources within schools. Meetings with local non-profit organizations\, businesses and schools will take a closer look at how Cleveland’s efforts to advance education through technology has impacted the local community. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/education-and-technology-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190214T215300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T215300Z
UID:10000362-1553126400-1553644799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Economic Revitalization through Public-Private Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:In this European regional project\, visitors from Croatia\, Czech Republic\, Italy\, the Netherlands\, and Poland will be traveling to Cleveland to learn how Northeast Ohio is contributing to public-private partnerships in local economic development\, including business\, infrastructure development\, energy\, environment\, education\, and tourism. Meetings with local businesses\, government agencies\, and non-profit organizations will examine how Cleveland’s companies utilize their relationships with the public sector to promote community development and corporate citizenship. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/economic-revitalization-through-public-private-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190423T175501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T175501Z
UID:10000367-1553040000-1553644799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Physical Education in American Schools
DESCRIPTION:Twelve educators and physical education curriculum proponents from Saudi Arabia will be traveling to Cleveland to explore physical education instructor training\, curriculum development\, and program design. Meetings and school visits will highlight the promotion of sports and athletics programs for girls and women as well as discuss local\, state\, and federal efforts to encourage participation of girls and women in sports. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/physical-education-in-american-schools/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20181220T193127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T193127Z
UID:10000352-1552608000-1553126399@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Privacy Protection and Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from across the European Union will be in Cleveland on a State Department-sponsored program to see firsthand how government agencies\, private businesses\, nonprofits\, healthcare\, and law firms in Cleveland interact with\, collect\, and protect data. The program will address how state government bodies and law enforcement enforce privacy regulations and enhance data protection through multi-sector collaboration. \n\nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/privacy-protection-and-enforcement/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190320
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190214T215836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T215836Z
UID:10000364-1552435200-1553039999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
DESCRIPTION:International security and law enforcement agents from Argentina\, Denmark\, Hong Kong\, Kenya\, and Luxembourg will be traveling to Cleveland to learn about how this city plans to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. Meetings with local government agencies\, businesses\, and organizations will evaluate Cleveland’s terrorism prevention programs and examine efforts to identify and protect soft targets through law enforcement\, intelligence\, and military collaboration models. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/protecting-soft-targets-against-terrorist-attacks/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190213
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190108T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T203358Z
UID:10000355-1549411200-1550015999@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Global Economic Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:As the world economy continues to grow\, local businesses and economies have the opportunity to connect with the larger global market. In this Multi-Regional Project\, visitors from the Colombia\, Egypt\, Mozambique\, China\, Portugal\, and Sri Lanka will be traveling to Cleveland to learn more about how this “Rust Belt” city has diversified its economy both through domestic and international business. Meetings with local government agencies\, businesses\, and financial organizations will take a closer look at how Cleveland’s efforts to stimulate growth and employment have impacted the local community. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-economic-cooperation-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190131
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20190103T214631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T214631Z
UID:10000354-1548633600-1548892799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:New Economic Map for the Korean Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:South Korean policy advisors involved in formulating the Moon Jae-in administration’s “New Economic Map for the Korean Peninsula” will visit the U.S. to examine a wide range of government agencies\, non-government organizations\, think tanks\, and important interest groups dealing with foreign\, security\, and economic policies. Participants will explore economic policies and development models that promote innovative economies. While in Cleveland\, visitors will gain an overview of the transformation of Northeast Ohio into an international business hub and the re-emergence of manufacturing for a modern\, global economy. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/new-economic-map-for-the-korean-peninsula/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181216
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20181206T214719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T214719Z
UID:10000348-1544659200-1544918399@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Managing Start-Up Incubators for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Through this project\, Pakistani visitors will explore start-ups and business incubation in the U.S. and the involvement of both the private and public sectors. Small business in Northeast Ohio is tightly entwined with job creation and empowerment of entrepreneurs. Cleveland’s local community start-up culture will be examined through visits with Flashstarts\, ECDI\, the Health-Tech Corridors\, and other local resources. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/managing-start-up-incubators-for-growth/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181212
DTSTAMP:20260827T154327
CREATED:20181206T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T214524Z
UID:10000349-1544054400-1544572799@www.ccwa.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Best Practices in Museum and Cultural Management
DESCRIPTION:Five museum officials from Slovenia will participate in this project concerning strategies in managing museums and cultural institutions. While in Cleveland\, visitors will meet with museum officials and discuss best practices in curation\, development and fundraising\, and how cultural institutions address historically difficult or controversial topics. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \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\, click here.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/promoting-best-practices-in-museum-and-cultural-management/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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