Social Entrepreneurs in the United States

International visitors from Burkina Faso, Iraq, Latvia, Morocco, Portugal, South Africa, Turkey and West Bank will examine the role of social entrepreneurship in the U.S. and what makes social ventures sustainable, self-sufficient and scalable. Visitors will get to network with their U.S. counterparts and exchange ideas regarding innovative approaches to social changes in areas such…

Social Media – Creatively Connecting Communities

International visitors from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia and Sudan will travel to Cleveland to examine the principles of the First Amendment and its role in protecting free speech on social media. Visitors will observe the operations of digital media companies and those creating industry-advancing technology. Topics, such as transition of traditional…

21st Century Changemakers: Media Business in the Disinformation Age

Media professionals and journalists from North Macedonia's public news agency will be in Northeast Ohio to address current trends and challenges in the television, radio, and print journalism environment. The impact of disinformation and "fake news" on journalism and politics will also be covered. International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, over 300 professionals from…