Corporate Social Responsibility
International visitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cote d’lvoire, Egypt, Finland, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania will travel to Cleveland to examine corporate ethical behavior and transparency best practices, academic perspectives on CSR best practices, and explore business strategies that ensure the sustainability of both the business and the community in which it operates. […]
Volunteerism and Civic Action
International visitors from Bahrain, Barbados, Israel, Malaysia, Nepal, Poland, Tunisia and Vietnam will travel to Cleveland to examine the impact of volunteerism in the U.S. and the role that social media plays in the volunteer efforts. Visitors will engage with several volunteer-based organizations addressing the needs for underserved groups, homelessness, and youth outreach. Visitors will […]
Meet and Greet with CCWA
Join us to learn more about the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) and our volunteer and internship opportunities. At our Meet and Greet, CCWA staff members will share a cup of coffee with you and be available to talk in detail and answer your questions about CCWA’s mission, current opportunities to volunteer through the […]
NGO Management in the United States
With a number of NGO’s, Cleveland offers an opportunity for visitors from around the world to explore the diversity of the non-profit sector in the United States. Meetings with local NGO’s and non-profits such as the Cleveland Foundation, Second Harvest & Aespire, and Medwish will provide visitors with a hands-on opportunity to review strategies for […]
Coalition-Building for NGOs
NGO leaders, human rights activists, civil society proponents, and foundation experts from Pakistan will be in Cleveland to explore government-civil society cooperation and how the non-profit sector promotes positive social change. Meetings, site visits, and volunteer opportunities with Northeast Ohio foundations, direct-service organizations, and NGO experts will illustrate the diversity of nonprofits in the U.S. […]
Meet and Greet with CCWA
Join us to learn more about CCWA and our volunteer and internship opportunities. Our Meet and Greet evens are free, but reservations are required. We have two upcoming Meet and Greet events scheduled – when you register, please indicate which session you are interested in attending: Monday, March 20 at 12:00 Noon (Join us for a […]
Meet and Greet with CCWA
Join us to learn more about CCWA and our volunteer and internship opportunities. Our Meet and Greet evens are free, but reservations are required. We have two upcoming Meet and Greet events scheduled – when you register, please indicate which session you are interested in attending: Monday, March 20 at 12:00 Noon (Join us for a […]
Identity Politics in U.S. Elections: A Project for Canada
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs will be welcoming political operatives, observers, and analysts from Canada for a program entitled “Identity Politics in U.S. Elections”. This will be an exciting time to learn about the United States’ election process, given that visitors will be able witness Election Day firsthand and have an opportunity to participate in […]
2016 Annual Meeting
Join us to celebrate and recognize our citizen diplomats, our Model United Nation students, and our accomplishments from the past year at CCWA’s 2016 Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker Jennifer Clinton will discuss Citizen Diplomacy and the role of exchanges in building diplomacy and democracy. Members and volunteers of CCWA are free to attend and non-member […]
The Northern Ohio Returned Volunteer Association Presents: Soups of the World
The Northern Ohio Returned Volunteer Association (NORVA) invites you to the Soups of the World Benefit Dinner for a night of food, entertainment, and fun. All proceeds from the event further NORVA’s grant and outreach programs. Recently funded projects include girls empowerment camps in Madagascar and Indonesia, and English Learning tutoring for refugees and immigrants […]