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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, June 15. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called The Problem We All Live With: Dismantling Racial and Social Injustice. Participants are from Brazil\, Czech Republic\, Finland\, Switzerland\, India\, Iraq\, Nepal\, Netherlands\, Portugal\, and South Africa. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-dismantling-racial-and-social-injustice/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723
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SUMMARY:Jóvenes en Acción: Mexico Youth Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:This summer CCWA is hosting a cohort of high school students from Mexico on a program called Jóvenes en Acción.  Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops and programming on leadership and social entrepreneurship. We are in need of home stay hosts to accommodate one or two students from July 10 – 22\, 2024. For more information\, please contact Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During the day on weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/jovenes-en-accion-mexico-youth-exchange-program/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S. Trade Policy
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, July 13. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called U.S. Trade Policy. Participants are from multiple regions around the world. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-u-s-trade-policy/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240720T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T193112Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Ending Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, July 20. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Ending Gender-Based Violence. Participants are from Argentina\, Bolivia\, Brazil\, Costa Rica\, Ecuador\, Paraguay\, Peru\, and Uruguay. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ending-gender-based-violence/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T211422Z
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Fulbright Welcome Weekend Brazil
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally-minded host families for Fulbright scholars from Brazil on July 26-28\, 2024. \nCCWA will be partnering with Ohio University to host Brazilian Fulbright English language instructors in Cleveland for the weekend. All Fulbright scholars speak English. They are here in Ohio for an orientation program and will come to Cleveland to spend a fun “weekend in the city” with host families. Hosts will pick up their Fulbright scholar on Friday\, July 26\, from the pavilions at Lakewood Park\, spend a free day exploring the city and engaging in fun cultural activities\, and drop their Fulbright scholar back off at Lakewood Park on Sunday\, July 28. \nThe program will begin with a welcome reception at Lakewood Park at 4:00 pm on July 26.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-fulbright-welcome-weekend-brazil/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, September 14. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Soft Targets Against Terrorist Attacks. Participants are from Kasachstan. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-soft-targets-against-terrorist-attacks/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
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SUMMARY:Urgent Needs and Unique Challenges: An Inside Look at Humanitarian Aid in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:As the Israel-Gaza conflict drags on\, the world’s attention remains fixed on the humanitarian crisis ignited by the conflict. CCWA is honored to host Ambassador David M. Satterfield\, U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues from October 2023 to April 2024\, to shed light on such a complex situation. Ambassador Satterfield will discuss the United States’ response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and touch on the many hurdles that obstruct humanitarian relief\, as well as how governments\, organizations\, and individuals problem-solve to overcome those hurdles.  \nAmbassador David M. Satterfield has over four decades of diplomatic service and policy and management leadership experience in the United States and overseas in the Near East and Europe. He has served as assistant secretary of state\, National Security Council staff director\, ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey\, and chargé d’affaires in Iraq and Egypt.  In October\, 2023 President Biden appointed him White House Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues to lead US diplomacy in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. \nCurrently\, Ambassador Satterfield serves as Director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The Baker Institute’s more than 100 expert fellows and research associates focus on a range of public policy issues of importance to Texas\, the nation and the world.  The Institute’s Center for Energy Studies is widely regarded as the premier such global analysis and policy recommendation group\, and the Baker Institute itself is ranked as one of only two Centers of Excellence among all academically affiliated institutions in the United States. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/urgent-needs-and-unique-challenges-an-inside-look-at-humanitarian-aid-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Program
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday\, September 21. The fellows are from Cambodia and Singapore and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and academic institutions. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-young-southeast-asian-leaders-program/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
CREATED:20240815T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T194453Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders for Europe
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday\, September 28. The fellows are from Croatia\, Malta\, Serbia\, and Slovenia and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local tech startups and government institutions. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-young-transatlantic-innovation-leaders-for-europe/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
CREATED:20240613T003002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T175040Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Global Impact Award Event
DESCRIPTION:2024 GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD EVENT – THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! \nWednesday\, October 16\, 2024 at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower  \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ 2024 Global Impact Award event will celebrate CCWA’s mission. We invite you to join us for this special evening of celebrating global engagement in our community! \nThis celebration of CCWA’s mission and program impact in the Greater Cleveland community will include the presentation of two awards: \nGLOBAL IMPACT AWARD  \nHonoring Senator Rob Portman for his commitment to principled U.S. engagement on the world stage\, and\, in particular\, for his advocacy and strong support for Ukraine. \nWAEL KHOURY AWARD FOR EMERGING GLOBAL LEADER \nHonoring Mayor Justin Bibb for his commitment to making Cleveland a globally engaged city\, and for his support for the international community in Cleveland. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, October 16\, 2024 at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower  \n\n5:30 pm Special Private Reception (for Impact Tickets and Sponsors at $5\,000 and above)\n5:30 pm Cocktail Reception\n6:30 pm Program and Dinner\n\nThank you to our sponsors! Proceeds from this event will directly support the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ new Global Ambassadors program. \nGlobal Leader Sponsor — $25\,000  \n\nDesignation as a Global Leader Sponsor\n10 tickets with premier seating at the event\n10 tickets to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nPremier recognition on all event materials*\n\nGlobal Advocate Sponsor — $10\,000  \n\nDesignation as a Global Advocate Sponsor\n10 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n10 tickets to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nRecognition on event materials*\n\nAmbassador Sponsor — $5\,000 \n\nDesignation as an Ambassador Sponsor\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n8 tickets to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nListing in printed program*\n\n Diplomat Sponsor — $3\,000  \n\nDesignation as a Diplomat Sponsor\n 8 tickets to the cocktail reception and event\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nListing in printed program*\n\nImpact Ticket — $600  \n\nOne ticket with preferred seating at the event\nOne ticket to the special private reception\nValet parking at the event is included\n\nIndividual Ticket — $250  \n\nOne ticket to the cocktail reception and event\nValet parking at the event is included\n\nThis event is SOLD OUT! For more information\, please contact Jenni Carney at (216) 255-9005 or jcarney@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/2024-global-impact-award-event/
LOCATION:Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower\, 1360 W Mall Dr\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Impact Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Visitors from Colombia - Social Inclusion for Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international visitors from Colombia for dinner on Saturday\, October 19. The  visitors are here on a professional exchange program on the topic “Social Inclusion for Disabilities.” \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-visitors-from-colombia-social-inclusion-for-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241106
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Youth Ambassadors Latin America
DESCRIPTION:This fall CCWA is seeking families in the Cleveland area to host one or two students from Saturday\, October 26 – Tuesday\, November 5\, 2024. This is an exchange through the U.S. Department of State’s Youth Ambassadors Latin America program. This program is for high school age students from Costa Rica\, Dominican Republic\, Guatemala\, Nicaragua\, and Panama to travel to the U.S. for a leadership\, environmental\, and entrepreneurship focused learning program. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops\, site visits\, and community activities with CCWA. Host families must have a strong proficiency in Spanish. For more information\, please contact Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. The host family must have strong proficiency in Spanish.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-youth-ambassadors-latin-america/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
CREATED:20240920T184207Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping the U.S. Competitive: The Role of the Export-Import Bank
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, our economic interests have been shown to be deeply intertwined with geopolitical dynamics\, and discussions of tariffs and trade wars seem more present than ever. To provide some clarity on how the U.S. is navigating such complex economic stakes\, CCWA is honored to host Judith Pryor\, First Vice President and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).  \nVice Chair Pryor will outline how EXIM works to help American businesses and trade thrive. Speaking a week after the general elections\, she will also share her insight into EXIM’s newest initiatives that seek to strengthen U.S. supply chains and ensure that the U.S. continues to lead in “transformational export areas” that are critical to U.S. competitiveness. \nVice Chair Pryor has spent the majority of her career working with multinational businesses\, from Asia to Europe to Africa\, primarily in emerging markets\, and brings to EXIM more than 35 years of business leadership experience spanning development finance\, public policy\, business development\, marketing\, communications\, and sales. From Asia to the Middle East\, Africa\, and Western Europe\, and from international start-ups to Fortune 500 companies\, her work has focused on the broadcast\, satellite communications\, and international finance sectors.  \nMs. Pryor’s portfolio included Africa and the Middle East\, renewable energy\, storage and efficiency\, and minority and women-owned businesses. She also served during the Obama Administration as Vice President of the Office of External Affairs at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). She was responsible for all external engagement including congressional relations\, public affairs\, communications\, and U.S. small business development. She was a member of the Executive Leadership Team and held a seat on the Agency’s Investment Committee. \nWe are proud to have the Greater Cleveland Partnership\, Team NEO\, and the U.S. Commercial Service as community partners for this Foreign Policy Forum. \nPlease note the change of venue: This program will be held at The City Club of Cleveland. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/how-the-export-import-bank-keeps-the-us-competitive/
LOCATION:The City Club of Cleveland\, 1317 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T220035Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. Leadership on the World Stage
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. \nIn recent years\, the debate has intensified over the manner in which the United States should be involved internationally\, and in which multilateral fora it should engage. For many Americans\, the benefits of supporting international organizations\, such as the United Nations (UN)\, are unclear. At times\, membership in some institutions\, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)\, has even been opposed. And yet\, multilateral diplomacy has long been – and remains today – a critical tool for advancing U.S. interests.  \nCCWA is honored to host Allison Lombardo\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs\, to discuss how U.S. leadership at the UN and in other multilateral venues helps advance America’s national interests and helps protect American security and prosperity. Ms. Lombardo will draw upon her personal experiences – having worked not just at the State Department\, but also at the National Security Council\, USAID\, and Human Rights Watch – to analyze the role that an internationally engaged United States can play\, specifically in promoting human rights and economic development. She will also share her broader insights into how the United States is currently working to strengthen its alliances and discuss why it is in the United States’ long-term interest to uphold its multilateral commitments. \nMs. Lombardo’s prior public service began at the U.S. Department of State in 2009 as a Presidential Management Fellow in the Office of the Special Envoy for Sudan. From 2009 through 2012\, she represented the United States at peace talks between Sudan and South Sudan\, and from 2013- 2014 served as a Director for African Affairs at the National Security Council. In 2016\, Ms. Lombardo served as Senior Advisor to the USAID Administrator\, where she guided action on humanitarian issues and international development policy in Africa and Latin America. Prior to her time in public service\, Allison worked for UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights and Human Rights Watch. Ms. Lombardo graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and from Brown University. \nPlease note the change of venue: This program will be held in the East Ninth Room of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (the second floor of the One Cleveland Center building).
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/u-s-leadership-on-the-world-stage/
LOCATION:Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association\, 1375 E. 9th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260403T184952
CREATED:20240920T232025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T000659Z
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SUMMARY:Hosting Opportunity: Youth Ambassadors Brazil
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is seeking families in the Cleveland area to host one or two students from Sunday\, January 12- Wednesday\, January 22\, 2025. This is an exchange through the U.S. Department of State’s Youth Ambassadors Latin America program. This program is for high school age students from various regions in Brazil to travel to the U.S. for a leadership\, environmental\, and entrepreneurship focused learning program. Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops\, site visits\, and community activities with CCWA. Students speak English. \nIf you are interested in hosting\, please contact Director of Exchanges Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. During weekdays\, students will be engaged in educational programming\, and transportation and lunches will be provided by CCWA. Students have weekends and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/hosting-opportunity-youth-ambassadors-brazil/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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SUMMARY:A New Direction or More of the Same? The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is honored to host Richard Fontaine for the John A. Hellman Foreign Policy Forum. \nWith strategic competition with China\, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East\, ever-growing climate crises\, and a plethora of other pressing global issues\, the United States faces a new era of geopolitical challenges that the incoming administration in January 2025 will need to carefully navigate. Specifically with respect to China\, the last 13 years of American foreign policy have been largely defined by a strategic reorientation to view Asia as America’s priority region – strategically and economically. This was President Obama’s “Pivot to Asia”. Today\, the global landscape is being shaped by power competition involving China\, Russia\, Iran\, and North Korea that are challenging the U.S.-led world order in various ways\, forcing the U.S. to refresh its traditional focus on European allies and democracies\, among others. As a new administration takes office\, it is imperative to reflect on past foreign policy successes and failures and assess the areas in which U.S. foreign policy should remain consistent and where it needs to evolve. \nCCWA is honored to host Richard Fontaine\, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security\, and co-author of “Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power\,” to discuss the impact of the United States’ “Pivot to Asia” and the future direction of U.S. foreign policy. Should the U.S. continue to prioritize Asia before Europe? How would the U.S. do this while still upholding the commitments to allies in other regions? Drawing upon his experience working in the State Department\, National Security Council\, and on the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, Mr. Fontaine will share his perspective on how the next administration could best reassure the world that the United States has good intentions\, competence\, leadership\, and staying power. \nMr. Fontaine’s book will be available for purchase before and after the program.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/a-new-direction-or-more-of-the-same-the-future-of-u-s-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Immersive Workshop: How to Build a Refugee Camp
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org or (216) 255-9009 with questions. \nHosted by the Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC)\, CCWA’s popular How to Build a Refugee Camp workshop is back! This is a fantastic opportunity for young professionals to gain a better sense of the challenges refugees face\, and how the international community can help. Elizabeth Colvin\, CCWA’s Director of Global Education\, will lead a hands-on workshop analyzing the policies that protect refugees and internally displaced persons\, as well as demonstrating how to ethically build the camps that house them. \nWe are delighted to be joined by Patrick Kearns\, Executive Director at Re:Source Cleveland\, who will share his personal experiences living and working in the Umphium Mai refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border. Before his time at Re:Source Cleveland (formerly The Refugee Response)\, Mr. Kearns spent 14 years working in Southeast Asia supporting education for refugees and stateless youth in various capacities. As a primer for the workshop\, Mr. Kearns will touch on the realities of the refugee experience and how young professionals in Cleveland can best support refugees\, both in their communities and abroad. \nSpace is limited\, so sign up now! \nThis workshop will be held in the Learning Commons on the second floor of the Cleveland Public Library – Louis Stokes Wing (525 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH 44114). Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/young-professionals-immersive-workshop-how-to-build-a-refugee-camp/
LOCATION:Cleveland Public Library – Louis Stokes Wing\, 525 Superior Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T201500
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SUMMARY:(Re)Organized Crime in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. \nOrganized\, transnational crime has become arguably the most important security threat to democratic governance in Latin America. As corruption and violence spread\, citizens become more and more willing to accept a tough-on-crime authoritarian leader. While some Latin American democracies have effectively contained threats from the military\, insurgents\, and oligopolists\, there has yet to be a case of a state truly defeating organized crime. What are the unique challenges that organized crime presents\, and why do these democracies lack a blueprint for effectively combating it?  \nCCFR is honored to host Will Freeman\, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations\, to discuss the evolving nature of organized crime in Latin America\, the challenges of combating it\, and the integral role of the United States. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/reorganized-crime-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T203000
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SUMMARY:Global Gauntlet 2025: CCWA’s World Trivia Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an evening of world trivia\, food\, and prizes! \nJoin us on Thursday\, February 27th for our annual Global Gauntlet World Trivia Challenge! Teams of up to four compete to answer questions that test your knowledge of international affairs\, current events\, and foreign policy\, while competing for great prizes from local businesses.  \nParticipants will enjoy a selection of small plates from Market Garden Brewery’s kitchen and there will be a private cash bar with fresh craft beer\, cocktails\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages.   \nThe proceeds from this event will go directly to CCWA’s Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee to organize events that support our mission to engage young\, diverse Clevelanders in international affairs. \nInterested in becoming a sponsor\, or have prizes to donate? Please visit *this webpage* for more information! \nDate: Thursday\, February 27\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00PM – 8:30PM \nLocation: Market Garden Brewery\, 1947 West 25th St.\, Cleveland \nAdmission: Individuals: $45\, Teams up to 4: $160; Individual Students: $30\, Student Teams up to 4: $110. Advance registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. \nRegistration is closed\, but please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org to be placed on a waiting list! \nThank you to our Global Gauntlet Sponsors: \n  \nWith questions\, please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-gauntlet-2025-ccwas-world-trivia-challenge/
LOCATION:Market Garden Brewery\, 1947 West 25th St.\, Cleveland\, 1947 West 25th Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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SUMMARY:Women's Rights: The Fight to Expand Access and Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Among the many pressing challenges of our time\, one that demands greater attention is the global fight for women’s rights. Despite decades of progress that have enabled women and girls to secure access to education\, healthcare\, employment\, and political representation\, significant barriers to the full realization of their human rights persist. Alarmingly\, political forces worldwide are fueling a backlash against these hard-won gains. Nowhere is this more evident than in Afghanistan\, where the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has ushered in some of the most egregious violations of women’s rights seen in modern history. \nThe unique and indispensable contributions of women to economic development\, community welfare\, and peace-building make this regression a profound threat to global stability. Recognizing the gravity of this crisis\, the United Nations Secretary-General has called gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls “the unfinished business of our time” and the greatest human rights challenge facing the world today. \nJoining the conversation to address this urgent issue\, as well as to shed light on efforts to safeguard women’s rights globally and in her home country of Afghanistan\, is Ambassador Roya Rahmani. Ambassador Rahmani has been a trailblazer for women in leadership\, serving as Afghanistan’s first female ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2021 and as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia from 2016 to 2018. Currently\, she serves as the chair of Delphos International LTD\, a global financial advisory firm headquartered in Washington\, DC\, and a senior advisor at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center. Ambassador Rahmani holds a bachelor’s degree in software engineering from McGill University and a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University. She has also served  as a  distinguished fellow at Georgetown University’s Global Institute for Women\, Peace and Security from 2021-2023.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/womens-rights-the-fight-to-expand-access-and-opportunity/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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SUMMARY:Critical Minerals: How They Shape U.S. Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. \nGeopolitical tension and conflict have driven the evolution of critical minerals policies in the U.S. for nearly a century. Today\, building resilient supply chains for critical minerals is one of the few issues that receives significant bipartisan support. Policymakers face the immense task of fortifying supplies of everything from lithium and graphite for advanced batteries to tungsten and rare earth elements for the next generation of military technologies. What are the policy decisions that can help the U.S. safeguard its critical minerals supply chains? Is it possible to secure these supply chains without ignoring or disrupting other aspects of U.S. foreign policy? \nCCFR is honored to host Gracelin Baskaran\, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies\, to discuss the growing importance of critical minerals\, their supply chains\, and how they are influencing the future of U.S. foreign policy. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/critical-minerals-how-they-shape-u-s-policy/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:The Global Economic Outlook for 2025
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Please email jconnell@ccwa.org to be placed on a waiting list. \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs is hosting a private\, members-only luncheon with Michael Weidokal\, Founder and Executive Director of International Strategic Analysis (ISA). To kick off the luncheon conversation\, Mr. Weidokal will provide a brief analysis of his 2025 global economic forecast before opening up to guest questions in an open dialogue format. \nMichael Weidokal’s ability to combine international economics\, geopolitics\, and history allows him to have a unique perspective on global developments. His areas of expertise include the fields of international economic competitiveness\, global market selection\, and geopolitical risk assessment.  Over the course of his career\, Mr. Weidokal has worked with a number of major professional services firms and multinational organizations\, helping them to develop models of maximizing the benefits while minimizing the risks of doing business in international markets. In 2003\, he founded International Strategic Analysis (ISA)\, and his firm quickly became the leading provider of country intelligence\, economic forecasting\, and international market studies for a range of clients around the world\, including Amazon\, Lockheed Martin\, Ford\, Siemens\, and FedEx. \nMr. Weidokal has regularly spoken at CCWA\, and this private luncheon format has previously been very successful. CCWA is pleased to offer its members this unique opportunity. \nDate: April 1\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM \nLocation: Parlor Room 9\, The Union Club of Cleveland\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH 44115 \nFormat: This is a private\, members-only luncheon roundtable. Mr. Weidokal will share his outlook for the global economy in 2025 and engage in dialogue with guests\, answering questions about specific industries and countries. \nFood: Attendees will select from a limited a la carte menu. \nParking: Street parking and public lots/garages nearby. The Union Club also offers cash-only valet parking. \nWith questions\, please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-economic-outlook/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Leading in a VUCA World: Global Business in Northeast Ohio
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Council on World Affairs is honored to host Frank Sullivan for the Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum on International Business. \nIn a world where marketplace circumstances change rapidly\, it is vital that global companies are prepared to shift and pivot their businesses accordingly. The shelf life of good strategies and practices is as short as its ever been. Whether due to recession\, pandemic\, or technological revolution\, practices that traditionally worked may suddenly prove to be detrimental\, and ideas that were outlandish become commonplace. How do companies set themselves up for success in a “volatile\, uncertain\, complex\, and ambiguous” (VUCA) world? \nFrank Sullivan\, chairman and chief executive officer of RPM International\, joins CCWA in an effort to answer this challenging question. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience leading RPM International\, Mr. Sullivan will discuss how he has sought to position the $7.3 billion\, multinational company for success in the short\, medium\, and long terms. However\, the story of RPM is not one free of trouble or disruption. Mr. Sullivan will provide candid commentary about the lessons he has learned\, both positive and negative\, while heading a global company in Northeast Ohio. \nHeadquartered in Medina\, Ohio\, RPM International is a Fortune 500 company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings\, sealants\, building materials\, and related services. Its products are sold across approximately 159 countries and territories worldwide. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/leading-in-a-vuca-world/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: U.S. Higher Education Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Friday\, April 4. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Local Government Strategies for Promoting Economic Growth and Development. Participants are from Italy. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-u-s-higher-education-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of AI and National Security
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests. \nThe United States faces a rapidly evolving geopolitical and security landscape that demands a refocusing of the U.S. defense agenda. The rise of artificial intelligence and advanced cyber technologies has greatly changed geopolitical calculations\, particularly in regard to competition with China. The ability to harness artificial intelligence is critically important for protecting U.S. interests at home and abroad. How has the emergence of artificial intelligence altered the nature of threats to national security? How must the U.S. military and defense industry adapt and modernize to meet these threats? \nCCFR is honored to host Melanie Sisson\, senior fellow in the Strobe Talbott Center for Security\, Strategy\, and Technology at The Brookings Institution\, to discuss the growing importance of artificial intelligence and other advanced technology\, specifically as it relates to technological competition between the U.S. and China. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-intersection-of-ai-and-national-security/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration has closed for this event\, but walk ups are welcome ($5)!  \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with other globally-minded young professionals! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your network\, have stimulating conversations\, and learn more about the opportunities that CCWA has for young professionals. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. \nYPAC is a body of young professionals who support the work of CCWA in its efforts to engage young professionals and students in our programming. YPAC members do this by providing program feedback and insight to the board and staff of CCWA\, leading coordination of young professional events\, and serving as community ambassadors for CCWA and its programs.  \nTo learn more about YPAC and meet current members\, click here. \nLocation: Collision Bend Brewing Co.\, 1250 Old River Road\, Cleveland\, OH 44113
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/young-professionals-spring-social/
LOCATION:Collision Bend Brewing Company\, 1250 Old River Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T103000
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SUMMARY:A Symposium on Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is honored to take part in the Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival: Reconciliation in partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra. This year’s festival examines how reconciliation shapes relationships\, societies\, and cultures—highlighting its challenges\, triumphs\, and enduring relevance in a fractured world. \nWe hope you will join us for a thought-provoking morning of dialogue on immigration\, reconciliation\, and their impact on our Cleveland community. The program will feature two discussions. The first\, curated by Global Cleveland\, will explore Cleveland’s immigrant history and contributions. Then\, after a special musical interlude performed by Cleveland Orchestra musicians\, CCWA will host a panel discussion on reconciliation through the lens of international peace processes. A continental breakfast will be served.  \nCCWA is proud to present Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley\, Michael Scharf\, and Milena Sterio for a panel discussion about the lessons that can be learned on reconciliation from international peace processes. To register\, please visit this link. \nAmbassador Abercrombie-Winstanley is a nonresident senior fellow at the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative of the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs and at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Throughout her career\, Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley has held senior positions in the Department of Defense\, National Security Council\, and the State Department\, including serving as the U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Malta.  \nMichael Scharf currently serves as the President of the American Branch of the International Law Association\, as well as the Associate Dean for Global Legal Studies and Joseph C. Hostetler — BakerHostetler Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law. Before becoming a law professor 30 years ago\, Scharf served in the Office of the Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State\, where he held the positions of Attorney-Adviser for Law Enforcement and Intelligence\, Attorney-Adviser for United Nations Affairs and delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission. \nMilena Sterio is a law professor specializing in international law\, international criminal law\, and human rights. She currently teaches and serves as LLM Programs Director at Cleveland State University’s College of Law. She is the Managing Director at the Public International Law and Policy Group\, and has worked around the world\, in Sudan\, Jordan\, Turkey\, and Bangladesh\, among others.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/symposium-on-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Severance Music Center\, 11001 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T201500
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SUMMARY:The 30-Year War: Conflict in Africa's Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations is a dinner and dialogue series that provides unparalleled access to top experts and diplomats for candid discussions of today’s most pressing international issues. Participation is typically exclusive to Diplomat and Ambassador members and their guests\, but for one time only\, all CCWA members are welcome to attend!  \nSince 1996\, multiple waves of conflict have washed over the eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo\, destabilizing the region and leading to the deaths of approximately 6 million people. While local ethnic tensions remain a flashpoint for violence\, the abundance of natural resources and grave human rights violations have globalized this conflict. To protect its mineral mines\, China has supported the Congolese government in the fight against rebel groups. Despite the need for regional stability amidst a staggering number of internally displaced people and millions more who suffer from food insecurity\, the role of international security forces has remained inconsistent and controversial. \nThe Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations (CCFR) is honored to host Mvemba Phezo Dizolele\, senior fellow and director of the Africa Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies\, to discuss the prolonged conflict at the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes region\, the forces shaping it\, and the road ahead. \nAre you a CCWA member interested in attending? Please email Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org. Diplomat and Ambassador members may register as normal via the link emailed directly to them. Registration will close at 5:00pm on Thursday\, May 29. \nPlease note that due to unforeseen complications with the Mr. Dizolele’s schedule\, this program has been rescheduled to June 4\, 2025.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-30-year-war-conflict-in-africas-great-lakes/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCFR Event,CCWA Event,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T210000
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CREATED:20250409T154155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154155Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Ukraine Business Fellows
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, June 7. \nParticipants are in Cleveland for three weeks and will be placed at startups and businesses for professional fellowships. The participants are here through a U.S. Department of State-sponsored program called Ukrainian Business Leaders: Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? There would be 2 – 3 visitors. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ukraine-business-fellows/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Film and Multi-Media Innovation for Estonia
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Friday\, June 13. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Film and Multi-Media Innovation. Participants are from Estonia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-film-and-multi-media-innovation-for-estonia/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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