Educator Workshop: Inclusion and Peacebuilding
In honor of International Peace Day, CCWA will co-sponsor a virtual workshop for educators and others interested in peacebuilding to discuss the relationship between conflict and displacement, as well as the unique experiences and challenges faced by women, youth, and people with disabilities who are displaced. The workshop will conclude with a small group activity…
The Bin Laden Papers: Exposing the U.S. Misunderstanding of Terrorism
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration is closed for this event. In early May 2011, U.S. Special Operations Forces raided Usama Bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where he was hiding and ended his leadership of al-Qaeda, the terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks. How accurate were U.S. assessments of al-Qaeda’s capabilities and its leader’s plans? A national…
Dinner Hosting: Spain- Advancing the Integration of Unaccompanied Minors
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on October 1st. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called "Advancing the Integration of Foreign Unaccompanied Minors". Participants are from Spain. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. Dinner Hosting…
Dinner Hosting: Women Leaders – Promoting Peace and Security
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on October 7th. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called "Women Leaders- Promoting Peace and Security for the Indo-Pacific and Central Asia". Participants are from Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, and Malaysia. This project is part…
Global Education Roundtable
812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620 812 HURON RD E, 620, CLEVELAND, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs invites teachers and others interested in global education to a Global Education Roundtable. Together we will explore how to bring the world to local classrooms and how to implement global education strategies. Attendees will share best practices and ideas for the classroom. CCWA will share additional resources for educators…
Centennial Global Impact Award
This event is sold out! We are thrilled to celebrate the Cleveland Council on World Affairs centennial with a special Centennial Global Impact Award event on October 19, 2023, at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Centennial Global Impact Award event will celebrate the first 100 years of CCWA and look forward to the next…
Homestay Hosting: American Leadership Exchange for Ukraine
CCWA will host a group of 12 students (ages 18-19) from Ukraine through the American Leadership Exchange Program (ALEX) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Exchange. The program will focus on leadership development and will take place October 26 – November 2, 2023. We are seeking Homestay Hosts who…
Young Professionals Centennial Fall Social – Evening at the Museum: Examining the City’s Impact on the World
Cleveland History Center 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to connect with other globally-minded young professionals at our Centennial Fall Social! Join us for a fun evening of exploring the Cleveland History Center and reflect on the CCWA's 100 years in Cleveland. Attendees are invited to join a docent guided tour…
The Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook for 2024: More Uncertainty Ahead?
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. The global economy has been battered by a series of crises in recent years, and 2024 appears likely to be another year of economic and geopolitical instability. This outlook is due to a confluence of factors: financial sector turmoil, high inflation,…
What’s Next for Ukraine?
The Union Club 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed. After nearly two years of war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reached a stalemate on the frontlines. Beyond the battlefield, deliberations also continue over issues that will greatly impact the course of the war and Ukraine as a nation. Western countries are faltering in their military support; Ukrainians question…
Global Gauntlet 2024: CCWA’s World Trivia Challenge
Market Garden Brewery, 1947 West 25th St., Cleveland 1947 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH, United StatesMark your calendars for an evening of world trivia, food, and prizes! Join us on Thursday, February 22nd 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.…
Dinner Hosting: Education in the Digital Age
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Tuesday, March 12. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Education in the Digital Age. Participants are from Bulgaria, Burma, Israel, Jamaica, Kuwait, Nepal, Republic of Türkiye, and Slovenia. This project is part of the U.S.…