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SUMMARY:Cleveland LEADS: Leadership\, Exchange\, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS \nDo you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? \nHow do topics such as global awareness\, international complexity and diversity\, intercultural understanding\, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? \nHow can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? \nThe Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 8-week course that draws on subject matter experts and invites young professionals aged 20-35 to explore their own leadership style and how they can become more globally-minded leaders. This interactive and introspective course is built around three key program pillars: leadership development\, global competency\, and international exchange. \nWe know that Cleveland LEADS\, and we want YOU to join us in developing the leaders of the future! \nWho Should Apply \nCleveland LEADS is for early to mid-career professionals who are interested in developing their global competencies and becoming more internationally-minded leaders. Applicants should be between the ages of 20-35 at the time of the application deadline. The program is a hybrid model; some sessions will be virtual\, others will be held in-person. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings\, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, once a week from September 25th through November 13th. \nProgram Modules \n\n\n\n*Introduction & Who Am I As a Leader? – Week of September 25\, 2023\nCleveland and the Global Economy – Week of October 2\, 2023\nSocial & Political Change Around the Globe – Week of October 9\, 2023\nDiplomatic Toolkit in Action – Week of October 16\, 2023\n*Global Crisis Management – Week of October 23\, 2023\n*How Culture Affects Worldview – Week of October 30\, 2023\n*Strategies for a Culturally Diverse World – Week of November 6\, 2023\n*Reflections for Global Professionals – Week of November 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n* In-person sessions \nHow to Apply \nRegistration for the Fall 2023 Cleveland LEADS cohort has closed. For more information\, please contact CCWA’s Director of Global Education\, Elizabeth Colvin\, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/cleveland-leads-leadership-exchange-and-diplomacy-scholars-program-3/2023-10-16/
LOCATION:812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620\, 812 HURON RD E\, 620\, CLEVELAND\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Centennial Global Impact Award
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out!  \nWe 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 century of engaging the Cleveland community in world affairs. \nThis celebration of CCWA’s centennial\, mission\, and program impact in the community includes the presentation of two awards: \nCENTENNIAL GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD\nHonoring the U.S. Diplomatic Corps\, past and present\, for serving and representing the United States on the global stage. Ambassador Anne Patterson will accept the award on behalf of American Diplomats. \nDR. WAEL KHOURY AWARD FOR EMERGING GLOBAL LEADER\nHonoring Baiju R. Shah\, President & CEO of Greater Cleveland Partnership\, for his work in promoting our region’s international economic outreach. \nSPECIAL PRIVATE RECEPTION AND SAKE TASTING\nImpact Ticket holders and Sponsors at the $7\,000 level and above are invited to join us for a special private reception to delve into the world of sake as we uncover its complexities and vibrant flavors. This unique sake tasting is offered in partnership with the Consul General of Japan in Detroit Yusuke Shindo. \nWe invite you to save the date and plan to join us for this very special evening celebrating a century of global engagement in our community! \nCCWA’s signature event will be held on Thursday\, October 19\, 2023 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. \nThe proceeds from the event will support the Council’s educational programs. The Council inspires engagement in international affairs and world cultures through education\, citizen diplomacy and public dialogue. As we begin our second century\, this work is more important than ever. \nTickets are available below. For more information\, please contact Jenni Carney at (216) 255-9005 or jcarney@ccwa.org. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  \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. Guests enjoy a unique opportunity to delve into the world of sake as we uncover its complexities and vibrant flavors.\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nPremier recognition on all event materials*\nLogo and recognition on CCWA website\n\nAmbassador Sponsor — $10\,000  \n\nDesignation as an Ambassador Sponsor\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n8 tickets to the special private reception. Guests enjoy a unique opportunity to delve into the world of sake as we uncover its complexities and vibrant flavors.\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nRecognition on event materials*\nRecognition on CCWA website\n\nDiplomat Sponsor — $7\,000  \n\nDesignation as a Diplomat Sponsor\n8 tickets with preferred seating at the event\n8 tickets to the special private reception. Guests enjoy a unique opportunity to delve into the world of sake as we uncover its complexities and vibrant flavors.\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nListing in printed program*\n\nAttaché Sponsor — $3\,500  \n\nDesignation as an Attaché Sponsor\n8 tickets to the cocktail reception and event\nValet parking at the event for all guests\nListing in printed program*\n\nINDIVIDUAL TICKET OPTIONS \nImpact Ticket — $700  \n\nOne ticket with preferred seating at the event\nOne ticket to the special private reception. Guests enjoy a unique opportunity to delve into the world of sake as we uncover its complexities and vibrant flavors.\nValet parking at the event is included\n\n Individual Ticket — $300  \n\nOne ticket to the cocktail reception and event\nValet parking at the event is included\n\n 
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/centennial-gala-and-global-impact-award/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Global Impact Awards
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SUMMARY:Cleveland LEADS: Leadership\, Exchange\, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS \nDo you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? \nHow do topics such as global awareness\, international complexity and diversity\, intercultural understanding\, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? \nHow can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? \nThe Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 8-week course that draws on subject matter experts and invites young professionals aged 20-35 to explore their own leadership style and how they can become more globally-minded leaders. This interactive and introspective course is built around three key program pillars: leadership development\, global competency\, and international exchange. \nWe know that Cleveland LEADS\, and we want YOU to join us in developing the leaders of the future! \nWho Should Apply \nCleveland LEADS is for early to mid-career professionals who are interested in developing their global competencies and becoming more internationally-minded leaders. Applicants should be between the ages of 20-35 at the time of the application deadline. The program is a hybrid model; some sessions will be virtual\, others will be held in-person. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings\, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, once a week from September 25th through November 13th. \nProgram Modules \n\n\n\n*Introduction & Who Am I As a Leader? – Week of September 25\, 2023\nCleveland and the Global Economy – Week of October 2\, 2023\nSocial & Political Change Around the Globe – Week of October 9\, 2023\nDiplomatic Toolkit in Action – Week of October 16\, 2023\n*Global Crisis Management – Week of October 23\, 2023\n*How Culture Affects Worldview – Week of October 30\, 2023\n*Strategies for a Culturally Diverse World – Week of November 6\, 2023\n*Reflections for Global Professionals – Week of November 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n* In-person sessions \nHow to Apply \nRegistration for the Fall 2023 Cleveland LEADS cohort has closed. For more information\, please contact CCWA’s Director of Global Education\, Elizabeth Colvin\, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/cleveland-leads-leadership-exchange-and-diplomacy-scholars-program-3/2023-10-23/
LOCATION:812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620\, 812 HURON RD E\, 620\, CLEVELAND\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homestay Hosting: American Leadership Exchange for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will host a group of 12 students (ages 18-19) from Ukraine through the American Leadership Exchange Program (ALEX) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Exchange. The program will focus on leadership development and will take place October 26 – November 2\, 2023. We are seeking Homestay Hosts who can welcome 1-2 students into their home from October 26 – November 2\, 2023.  \nFor interested hosts: Each student must have their own bed\, though they may share a room with a student of the same gender. (Air mattresses are not permitted.) We ask that students be provided breakfast and that they be included in family meals in the evening. On weekdays\, students will engage in educational programming with transportation and lunches provided by CCWA. Students will have the weekend and most evenings free to spend time with their host families. A home visit and background check must be completed prior to hosting. \nContact Senior Program Officer Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org with interest and questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/homestay-hosting-american-leadership-exchange-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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SUMMARY:Cleveland LEADS: Leadership\, Exchange\, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS \nDo you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? \nHow do topics such as global awareness\, international complexity and diversity\, intercultural understanding\, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? \nHow can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? \nThe Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 8-week course that draws on subject matter experts and invites young professionals aged 20-35 to explore their own leadership style and how they can become more globally-minded leaders. This interactive and introspective course is built around three key program pillars: leadership development\, global competency\, and international exchange. \nWe know that Cleveland LEADS\, and we want YOU to join us in developing the leaders of the future! \nWho Should Apply \nCleveland LEADS is for early to mid-career professionals who are interested in developing their global competencies and becoming more internationally-minded leaders. Applicants should be between the ages of 20-35 at the time of the application deadline. The program is a hybrid model; some sessions will be virtual\, others will be held in-person. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings\, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, once a week from September 25th through November 13th. \nProgram Modules \n\n\n\n*Introduction & Who Am I As a Leader? – Week of September 25\, 2023\nCleveland and the Global Economy – Week of October 2\, 2023\nSocial & Political Change Around the Globe – Week of October 9\, 2023\nDiplomatic Toolkit in Action – Week of October 16\, 2023\n*Global Crisis Management – Week of October 23\, 2023\n*How Culture Affects Worldview – Week of October 30\, 2023\n*Strategies for a Culturally Diverse World – Week of November 6\, 2023\n*Reflections for Global Professionals – Week of November 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n* In-person sessions \nHow to Apply \nRegistration for the Fall 2023 Cleveland LEADS cohort has closed. For more information\, please contact CCWA’s Director of Global Education\, Elizabeth Colvin\, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/cleveland-leads-leadership-exchange-and-diplomacy-scholars-program-3/2023-10-30/
LOCATION:812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620\, 812 HURON RD E\, 620\, CLEVELAND\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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SUMMARY:Cleveland LEADS: Leadership\, Exchange\, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS \nDo you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? \nHow do topics such as global awareness\, international complexity and diversity\, intercultural understanding\, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? \nHow can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? \nThe Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 8-week course that draws on subject matter experts and invites young professionals aged 20-35 to explore their own leadership style and how they can become more globally-minded leaders. This interactive and introspective course is built around three key program pillars: leadership development\, global competency\, and international exchange. \nWe know that Cleveland LEADS\, and we want YOU to join us in developing the leaders of the future! \nWho Should Apply \nCleveland LEADS is for early to mid-career professionals who are interested in developing their global competencies and becoming more internationally-minded leaders. Applicants should be between the ages of 20-35 at the time of the application deadline. The program is a hybrid model; some sessions will be virtual\, others will be held in-person. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings\, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, once a week from September 25th through November 13th. \nProgram Modules \n\n\n\n*Introduction & Who Am I As a Leader? – Week of September 25\, 2023\nCleveland and the Global Economy – Week of October 2\, 2023\nSocial & Political Change Around the Globe – Week of October 9\, 2023\nDiplomatic Toolkit in Action – Week of October 16\, 2023\n*Global Crisis Management – Week of October 23\, 2023\n*How Culture Affects Worldview – Week of October 30\, 2023\n*Strategies for a Culturally Diverse World – Week of November 6\, 2023\n*Reflections for Global Professionals – Week of November 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n* In-person sessions \nHow to Apply \nRegistration for the Fall 2023 Cleveland LEADS cohort has closed. For more information\, please contact CCWA’s Director of Global Education\, Elizabeth Colvin\, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/cleveland-leads-leadership-exchange-and-diplomacy-scholars-program-3/2023-11-06/
LOCATION:812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620\, 812 HURON RD E\, 620\, CLEVELAND\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Centennial Fall Social - Evening at the Museum: Examining the City's Impact on the World
DESCRIPTION:The 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 of the museum and a networking reception with refreshments. \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: Cleveland History Center\, 10825 East Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH 44106 \nRegistration: Registration fee is $25 per person. This includes a guided docent tour of the Cleveland History Center\, a networking reception with light appetizers and an open bar\, and parking. This event is sold out and registration has closed; walk-ins will not be accepted.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/young-professionals-centennial-fall-social-evening-at-the-museum-examining-the-citys-impact-on-the-world/
LOCATION:Cleveland History Center\, 10825 East Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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SUMMARY:Cleveland LEADS: Leadership\, Exchange\, and Diplomacy Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Show the World How… Cleveland LEADS \nDo you have what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly globalized world? \nHow do topics such as global awareness\, international complexity and diversity\, intercultural understanding\, and global competency impact what we do everyday in Greater Cleveland? \nHow can young professionals shape the region of Northeast Ohio through a more global lens? \nThe Cleveland LEADS program seeks to answer these questions through a 8-week course that draws on subject matter experts and invites young professionals aged 20-35 to explore their own leadership style and how they can become more globally-minded leaders. This interactive and introspective course is built around three key program pillars: leadership development\, global competency\, and international exchange. \nWe know that Cleveland LEADS\, and we want YOU to join us in developing the leaders of the future! \nWho Should Apply \nCleveland LEADS is for early to mid-career professionals who are interested in developing their global competencies and becoming more internationally-minded leaders. Applicants should be between the ages of 20-35 at the time of the application deadline. The program is a hybrid model; some sessions will be virtual\, others will be held in-person. Sessions will take place on Monday evenings\, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, once a week from September 25th through November 13th. \nProgram Modules \n\n\n\n*Introduction & Who Am I As a Leader? – Week of September 25\, 2023\nCleveland and the Global Economy – Week of October 2\, 2023\nSocial & Political Change Around the Globe – Week of October 9\, 2023\nDiplomatic Toolkit in Action – Week of October 16\, 2023\n*Global Crisis Management – Week of October 23\, 2023\n*How Culture Affects Worldview – Week of October 30\, 2023\n*Strategies for a Culturally Diverse World – Week of November 6\, 2023\n*Reflections for Global Professionals – Week of November 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n* In-person sessions \nHow to Apply \nRegistration for the Fall 2023 Cleveland LEADS cohort has closed. For more information\, please contact CCWA’s Director of Global Education\, Elizabeth Colvin\, at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/cleveland-leads-leadership-exchange-and-diplomacy-scholars-program-3/2023-11-13/
LOCATION:812 Huron Rd E. Suite 620\, 812 HURON RD E\, 620\, CLEVELAND\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event
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SUMMARY:The Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook for 2024: More Uncertainty Ahead?
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org with questions. \nThe 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\, ongoing effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine\, and the lingering impacts of three years of COVID. Moreover\, the extreme weather events of this summer – extreme heat\, violent storms\, wildfires in some parts of the globe and flooding in others – have all come with a cost to the global economy. As a result\, the International Monetary Fund forecasts that global growth will continue to decline in 2024\, particularly in advanced economies. \nTo provide greater insights into the data and the underlying trends\, join us to hear from Michael Weidokal\, Founder and Executive Director of International Strategic Analysis (ISA). ISA provides country intelligence\, economic forecasting\, and international market studies for many of the world’s leading companies\, including Amazon\, Lockheed Martin\, Ford\, Siemens and FedEx. Mr. Weidokal will provide his thoughts on how the global economy is shaping up for 2024\, and how you can prepare for the changes that lie in store for the coming year.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/the-global-economic-and-geopolitical-outlook-for-2024-more-uncertainty-ahead/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T190000
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SUMMARY:What's Next for Ukraine?
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. \nAfter 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 whether to hold their presidential election as scheduled in March 2024; and economic experts are rethinking how to effectively leverage sanctions on Russia. All while evidence of Russian military war crimes continues to mount. At this critical juncture in the war\, Ambassador Paula Dobriansky joins the Cleveland Council on World Affairs to discuss what the near future holds for Ukraine and what role the U.S. should play in shaping that future. \nAmbassador Paula J. Dobriansky\, a foreign policy expert and diplomat specializing in national security affairs\, is a Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Vice Chair of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. She brings over thirty years of government and international experience across senior levels of diplomacy\, business\, and defense. Her high-level government positions include Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs\, President’s Envoy to Northern Ireland\, National Security Council Director of European and Soviet Affairs\, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.  After leaving government\, she was Senior Vice President and Global Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Thomson Reuters and serves on Rubicon Technologies Board.  As a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, Trilateral Commission\, and the American Academy of Diplomacy. Dobriansky also served on the Defense Policy Board\, the Secretary of State’s Foreign Policy Board and as Chair of ExIm Bank’s Council on China Competition. She received a BSFS summa cum laude from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and an MA and Ph.D. in Soviet political/military affairs from Harvard University.  She has received high-level international recognition from the governments of Poland\, Ukraine\, Hungary\, Romania\, Lithuania and Colombia and has five honorary doctorate degrees. \nPlease note that this event has a slightly different schedule than usual. Remarks will begin promptly at 5:30pm\, rather than 6:00pm.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/whats-next-for-ukraine/
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:Global Gauntlet 2024: CCWA’s World Trivia Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an evening of world trivia\, food\, and prizes! \nJoin 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.  \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. \nDate: Thursday\, February 22\, 2024 \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: Registration for this event has closed. \nThank you to our Global Gauntlet Sponsors: \n \nWith questions\, contact Elizabeth Colvin\, Director of Global Education\, at ecolvin@ccwa.org or 216.255.9002.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-gauntlet-2024-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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Education in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Tuesday\, March 12. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Education in the Digital Age. Participants are from Bulgaria\, Burma\, Israel\, Jamaica\, Kuwait\, Nepal\, Republic of Türkiye\, and Slovenia. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-education-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: NGO Management
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, March 16. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called NGO Management. Participants are Albania\, South Africa\, Angola\, Ukraine\, Egypt\, Bosnia\, Liberia\, Latvia\, Botswana\, Paraguay\, and Poland. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-ngo-management-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
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SUMMARY:India: The Emerging Geopolitical and Economic Power -- Prospects and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dr. Raj and Karen Aggarwal Forum on India for a discussion on the future of India as a global power. \nAs the global geopolitical order continues to evolve\, India\, soon to be the world’s third largest economy\, has emerged as a critical player on the world stage. Many questions surround what India’s prominence means for the nation\, the region\, and the world. Western nations see India as a strategic partner well-positioned to contain the rise of China\, and yet India is clearly shaping its own sense of its future. Among other ambitions\, the Narendra Modi government\, who referred to India with the Sanskrit name “Bharat” when hosting the G20 in September 2023\, is aiming to make India an advanced economy by 2047 to mark 100 years of independence. With so much potential for internal economic growth\, how does India want to project itself as a global power? Long hailed as the world’s largest democracy\, in what ways will India’s domestic policies shape its geopolitical trajectory? Dr. Ajay Chhibber\, a leading expert on Indian economic development\, joins the Cleveland Council on World Affairs to tackle these complex questions and discuss why India is poised to reshape the world. \nDr. Ajay Chhibber is a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Institute of International Economic Policy\, George Washington University\, and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. He was India’s first Director General of Independent Evaluation with the status of Minister of State in 2013-2014 and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the National Institute for Public Finance and Policy. From 2008-2013 he served as United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Assistant Administrator at the United Nations Development Programme. He served as the World Bank’s Country Director in Turkey and Vietnam and led the 1997 World Development Report on the role of the state. He has published six books on economic development and many articles in international journals and major newspapers. His latest book\, co-authored with Salman Soz\, Unshackling India: Hard Truths and Clear Choices for Economic Revival (Harper-Collins) was declared the Best New Book in Economics for 2022 in the Financial Times and won the India Economic Forum Literary Award for 2022. He has a PhD from Stanford University\, a master’s degree from the Delhi School of Economics\, and has completed advanced management programs at Harvard University and INSEAD\, France. He has also taught economics at Georgetown University and the University of Delhi. \nRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact Jacob Connell at jconnell@ccwa.org with questions.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/india-the-emerging-geopolitical-and-economic-power-prospects-and-challenges/
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;TZID=UTC:20240321T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T023929Z
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SUMMARY:Academic WorldQuest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Academic WorldQuest is a national competition in which teams of high school students test their knowledge about international affairs\, U.S. foreign policy\, and current events. \nTeams compete over 10 rounds of trivia during this fun and competitive event. The winning team will have the option to participate in the national conference April 20\, 2024 to represent Cleveland. Our Competition will be held on March 21\, location to be announced. \nWho Can Play?\nTeams consist of 4 high school students from the same school with an optional alternate.  Schools may register more than one team.  There is a registration fee of $40 per team. \n2024 Academic WorldQuest Topics Include:\n\nThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Alliance and Collective Defense in a Changing World\nDemographic Dividends – Population Shift in Africa\nThe Global South\nSports and Diplomacy\nCountry in Focus: South Korea\nPromoting a Green Europe\nWomen’s Contributions to Track II Diplomacy\nNavigating AI: The Global Workforce\nGreat Decisions\nCurrent Events\n\nA study guide is also provided to help teams prepare for the competition! Click here to access the Study Guide. \nRegistration and Questions\nTo register for CCWA’s Eighth Annual Academic WorldQuest Competition\, please click HERE.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/academic-worldquest-2024/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Academic Worldquest,Student Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240410T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
CREATED:20240223T004825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T223310Z
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SUMMARY:Global Population: Sorting Fact from Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed\, but walk-ups are welcome! \nOur global population of 8 billion is radically different than at any other time in human history — and it’s headed in an unprecedented direction. As we move deeper into the 21st century\, demographic shifts and migration crises increasingly dominate the headlines. Countries around the world are starting to face difficult questions related to their aging populations. Should governments enact policy designed to raise fertility rates? What role does migration play in balancing a work force? How will the world’s politics and the balance of geopolitical power change as the world’s population changes? Jennifer D. Sciubba\, Ph.D.\, will join CCWA to discuss common misconceptions about global population trends in births\, deaths\, and migration and why there is cause for optimism. \nDr. Sciubba is one of the foremost experts in the field of political demography. Her latest book\, 8 billion and Counting: How Sex\, Death\, and Migration Shape Our World (W.W. Norton 2022) argues that a deeper understanding of fertility\, mortality\, and migration trends points us toward the investments we need to make today to shape the future we want tomorrow. Dr. Sciubba works to educate the broader public about the importance of population trends by translating research for readers of The Atlantic\, Harvard Business Review\, The Washington Post\, and on the TED stage\, among other places\, in addition to publishing policy-relevant research in numerous scholarly articles and edited books. \nDr. Sciubba is affiliated with the Wilson Center and the Hess Center for New Frontiers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She is formerly a tenured professor at Rhodes College in Memphis\, Tennessee. Dr. Sciubba has studied at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock\, Germany\, and served as a demographics consultant to the US Office of the Secretary of Defense. Dr. Sciubba is Vice-Chair of the board of the Population Reference Bureau\, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Phi Beta Kappa. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Maryland and her B.A. from Agnes Scott College.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/global-population-sorting-fact-from-fiction/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 1211 Euclid Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Foreign Policy Forum,Public Forum
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T200000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Sports for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, April 16. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Sports for people with Disabilities. Participants are from Saudi Arabia. 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-sports-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T002928Z
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SUMMARY:Geopolitics and National Security in the World of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is honored to host Admiral James Stavridis for the John A. Hellman Foreign Policy Forum. \nAs we move deeper into the 21st century\, technological advancement has left government regulation lagging and militaries scrambling to keep apace of rapid evolutions. Amidst the whirlwind of change\, Admiral Stavridis draws upon his wealth of experience as the Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and Commander of U.S. Southern Command to assess the world\, its risks\, and its opportunities. As the Chief International Security Analyst for NBC News\, Admiral Stavridis is a trusted national expert on global affairs. Now\, he joins CCWA to share his assessments of the current geopolitical trends and how they will shape the future of U.S. national security. \nAll event attendees will receive a free copy of Admiral Stavridis’ latest book\, 2054\, a thrilling novel that encourages readers to consider the trajectory of our society and its possible destinations on the global stage. \nAdmiral James Stavridis is Partner and Vice Chair of Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation\, following five years as the 12th Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.  A retired 4-star officer in the U.S. Navy\, he led the NATO Alliance in global operations from 2009 to 2013 as Supreme Allied Commander with responsibility for Afghanistan\, Libya\, the Balkans\, Syria\, counter-piracy\, and cyber security.  He also served as Commander of U.S. Southern Command\, with responsibility for all military operations in Latin America from 2006-2009. He won the Battenberg Cup for commanding the top ship in the Atlantic Fleet and the Navy League John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership\, along with more than 50 U.S. and international medals and decorations\, including 28 from foreign nations. He also commanded a Destroyer Squadron and a Carrier Strike Group\, both in combat. \nOf note\, in 2016\, he was vetted for Vice President by Secretary Hillary Clinton\, and was subsequently invited to discuss a cabinet position with President-elect Donald Trump. \nAdmiral Stavridis has published twelve books on leadership\, the oceans\, maritime affairs\, and Latin America\, as well as hundreds of articles in leading journals. While a Navy commander in 1995\, he was named “U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings Author of the Year.”  In 2010\, he was named U.S. Naval Institute Press Author of the Year.”  In July 2022\, he was proud to be a “writer-in-residence” at the Hemingway House in Ketchum\, Idaho. His books have sold over 500\,000 copies worldwide and have been published in more than twenty different languages. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/geopolitics-and-national-security-in-the-world-of-tomorrow/
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;TZID=UTC:20240511T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T231937Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, May 11th. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called WeAmericas: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs. Participants are from Argentina\, Bolivia\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Cuba\, Dominican Republic\, Ecuador\, El Salvador\, Honduras\, Mexico\, and Nicaragua. 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-supporting-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
CREATED:20240412T002423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T234029Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change: When Water Bankruptcy and Human Security Collide
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event is canceled. Dr. Madani has been unexpectedly called to a meeting of the United Nations Environment Programme. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nAs we learn more about the impacts of climate change\, water is a key human resource threatened by our evolving climate. Water shortage is the major environmental problem of the 21st century. We are experiencing water bankruptcy at the global level – water resources are currently insufficient to meet demand – and water is intimately linked to food security\, energy production\, urbanization\, and development more broadly. As a result\, pressures from water shortages are underpinning social and political challenges around the globe. Conflict over water has increased significantly in the past decades. And the poor of the world suffer the most from water bankruptcy\, another stark reminder of global environmental injustice. \nThe question is how to understand these complex\, interlinked challenges so that we may land on the right solutions to ensure the sustainability of humans and their environments\, and safeguard life on our planet. How much is climate change contributing to water bankruptcy? How much are water shortages due to reversible human decisions? It is important to distinguish the factors contributing to water shortages and to develop a narrative that invites positive action to mitigate the problems.   \nJoin us as Dr. Kaveh Madani addresses these questions. Dr. Madani is the Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water\, Environment and Health. He is a globally recognized environmental scientist\, educator\, and activist\, working on complex human-natural systems at the interface of science\, policy\, and society. He has over 200 publications worldwide on issues such as water management\, environmental policy\, energy systems\, food security\, climate change impacts\, and environmental security\, diplomacy\, and justice. He is also a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/climate-change-when-water-bankruptcy-and-human-security-collide/
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;TZID=UTC:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
CREATED:20240419T211022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T181605Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration for this event has closed\, but walk-ins are welcome! \nThe Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with globally-minded 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: Clandestina Mezcalería & Tequila\, 1865 W. 25 Street\, Cleveland\, OH 44113
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/young-professionals-spring-networking-event/
LOCATION:Clandestina Mezcalería & Tequila\, 1865 W. 25 Street\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCWA Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Professional Fellows Program
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange fellows for dinner on May\, May 18. The fellows are from India\, Pakistan\, Sri Lanka\, and Nepal\, and will be in Cleveland for month-long fellowships with local nonprofits and government agencies. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged. \nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests. \nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 4 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Andrew Kovach at akovach@ccwa.org. We ask first time hosts to fill out a Citizen Diplomat profile form here. A CCWA staff member will also briefly meet you in person at your home prior to hosting.
URL:https://www.ccwa.org/events/dinner-hosting-professional-fellows-program-4/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
CREATED:20240408T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T181805Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Hosting: Advancing an Open\, Reliable\, and Secure Digital Economy
DESCRIPTION:CCWA is looking for internationally minded individuals and families to host international exchange participants for dinner on Saturday\, May 18. \nParticipants are in Cleveland on an exchange project called Advancing an Open\, Reliable\, and Secure Digital Economy. Participants are from Israel\, Lesotho\, Malawi\, The Republic of Türkiye\, Samoa\, and Spain. This project is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Interantional Visitors Leadership Program. \nDinner Hosting FAQ \nNo need for an elaborate multi-course meal. Dinner does not need to be expensive and can be done as easily as you’d like. A potluck or a catered meal are also possibilities. Schedule pending\, a weekend brunch or lunch may also be arranged.\nThe more the merrier. You’re welcome to invite family members or friends to help welcome your international guests.\nWho’s coming to dinner? Groups range from 2 – 5 visitors—an interpreter may be included\, too. Background information will be provided typically one week in advance. This includes visitor name\, profession\, and dietary restrictions. \nSign me up! To host this group\, please contact Maria Garcia-Olalla at mgarciaolalla@ccwa.org. 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-advancing-an-open-reliable-and-secure-digital-economy/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
CREATED:20240425T223114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T190528Z
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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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723
DTSTAMP:20260403T141357
CREATED:20240111T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T004626Z
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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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
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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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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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/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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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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