Centennial Civic Forum
Marriott Key Tower 1360 W Mall Dr., Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe results of the 2021 Global Cities Report by A.T. Kearney, a global consulting firm, showed that the cities with the greatest global connectivity were best positioned for post-pandemic recovery because their international character and connections increased their resiliency and helped these cities rebuild and adapt to a changed environment. This forumโs purpose is to…
Dinner Hosting: Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts and in Lakes of Africa
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on June 17. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts and in Lakes of Africa. Participants are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Liberia, Republic of the…
Jรณvenes en Acciรณn: Mexico Youth Program
This summer CCWA is hosting 25 high school students from Mexico on a program called Jรณvenes en Acciรณn.ย Each weekday the students are engaged in workshops and programming on leadership and social entrepreneurship. We are in need of home stay hosts to accommodate one or two students from July 13 - 25, 2023. For more…
Dinner Hosting: NGO Management
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on July 15. Participants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called NGO Management. Participants are from Chad. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State's Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. Dinner Hosting FAQ No need for an…
Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on Saturday, September 9. The fellows are from India, Pakistan, and Nepal, and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. Dinner Hosting FAQ No need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not…
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 Ladenโs 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-Qaedaโs capabilities and its leaderโs plans?ย 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 โ 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 โ November 2, 2023. We are seeking Homestay Hosts who…