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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
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SUMMARY:Advocacy and Integration for Special Needs Education
DESCRIPTION:This program focuses on social integration and supportive schooling for children with special needs. Ukrainian visitors will see an array of programs and organizations in Cleveland that work to ensure a positive environment for special needs children\, prevent abuse\, promote skill-building/employment opportunities\, provide resources for those struggling with disabilities\, and involve them in the community. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/advocacy-and-integration-for-special-needs-education/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Building Civil Society: Strategies for NGO Growth and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from Brazil will travel to Cleveland to explore the diversity of the non-profit sector in the U.S. and the dynamic relationships between business\, government\, and non-governmental organizations. In order to gain insight into nonprofit management and capacity building\, visitors will engage in a workshop in addition to meetings with the Cleveland Foundation\, Urban League\, BVU\, among others. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/building-civil-society-strategies-for-ngo-growth-and-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021
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SUMMARY:Empowering Minority Groups
DESCRIPTION:Four visitors from Moldova will be in the U.S. to explore initiatives to promote and protect human rights; learn about political perspectives on current and pending efforts to ensure minority rights; examine efforts to protect minority youth; and be introduced to programs that promote civic responsibility and assist minority citizens in marginalized communities. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/empowering-minority-groups/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181010
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:After-School Programming in STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Six librarians and educators from Egypt will be in the U.S. to explore out-of-school learning environments and the most modern educational and instructional techniques that accelerate student learning in STEAM subjects. A program in Cleveland will focus on curriculum development and methodology and integrating youth services into schools and public libraries. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/after-school-programming-in-steam/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Ending Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:International visitors will travel to Cleveland to review best practices in providing care to victims of violence and the legal process for prosecuting and trying domestic violence cases in court. Meetings and in-depth discussions with social service agencies\, healthcare facilities\, law enforcement\, and domestic relations courts will highlight efforts to prevent gender-based violence and enhance social developments to improve women’s legal rights and overall wellbeing. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/ending-gender-based-violence/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180927
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Water Resources Mangement
DESCRIPTION:As efforts continue to grow to protect shared water resources that are at risk from pollution\, depletion\, population growth and rainfall changes\, international visitors will travel to Cleveland to focus on Northeast Ohio’s experience in protecting its most valuable resource: freshwater. The visitors will examine innovative financial\, scientific and technical strategies for assessing\, monitoring and conserving water resources. The trip will include meetings and discussions that take place with a variety of local officials\, advocates from non-governmental organizations\, scientists\, and policy experts. \n\nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/water-resources-mangement/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180927
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (A Project for Libya)
DESCRIPTION:The city of Cleveland has been notable for its recent startup activity and economic development especially targeting small businesses. In this program\, visitors from Libya will explore the many facets of business development through meetings with university programs\, public/private partnerships\, banks\,  and tech incubators in Cleveland. Visitors will discuss the best methods and practices in growing\, starting\, or supporting a business. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/entrepreneurship-and-economic-development-a-project-for-libya/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the United States (Project for China)
DESCRIPTION:Visitors from China will explore the U.S. system of capitalism in a urban environment where private enterprise is supported through a variety of public-private partnerships\, academic institutions\, and incubator spaces. A program in Cleveland will allow visitors a unique perspective of economic recovery in a “rust belt” city and the promotion of a 21st century economy driven by high-tech innovation. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-the-united-states-project-for-china/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
CREATED:20180819T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T211906Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Connectivity: Port Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Over $3 billion worth of economy activity is tied to the Port of Cleveland. Through the International Visitor Leadership Program\, port operators\, managers\, and engineers from Indonesia will have an opportunity to visit Cleveland’s freshwater port and examine effective management of port operations. Visitors will also meet with developers and trade experts to see firsthand how the port provides jobs and enhances the economy of Northeast Ohio. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/sustainable-connectivity-port-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180921
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Transparency and Accountability in Government (Regional Project)
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will be hosting local government officials\, civil society leaders\, policy analysts\, and journalists from Latin America on a project exploring efforts to improve public transparency. The program will outline the role and structure of ethics in government in the United States\, similarities and differences in approaches of ethical conduct between government and the private sector in the U.S.\, and the effect of transparency on trade\, investment\, and economic development. One specific area of focus will be a case study examining the 2009 Cuyahoga County corruption scandal that led to a reformed county government structure. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/transparency-and-accountability-in-government-regional-project/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180919
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Women Entrepreneurs: Alumni as Economic Multipliers
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur.com called Cleveland one of the country’s “top five unexpectedly thriving startup scenes.” The visitors of this program are previous alumni of State Department exchange programs that have been important advocates for women’s entrepreneurship and economic inclusion. Through this program\, the group will explore the social\, economic\, and cultural\, and political factors of American private enterprise as well as successful methods of business development. The participants from Chile\, Czech Republic\, India\, Malaysia\, Pakistan\, Rwanda\, and Uruguay will discuss how their involvement in previous exchange programs has helped them to succeed and find new ways to do so. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/women-entrepreneurs-alumni-as-economic-multipliers/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180919
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
CREATED:20180719T155834Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Home to nearly 1\,200 churches\, 90 of which are nationality churches\, Cleveland is a pluralist community of a diverse-array of faith groups and religious institutions. In this exchange program\, a group of religious and community leaders\, government officials\, and educators from the Near East and North Africa will learn about Cleveland’s experience promoting religious pluralism while still protecting the rights of religious minorities. By visiting sites such as First Cleveland Mosque\, Mount Sinai Ministries\, and observing a roundtable conversation with the Interfaith Council at Case Western Reserve University\, visitors will explore interfaith cooperation in addressing community and social issues. \n\n\nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/interfaith-dialogue-and-religious-freedom/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180909
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
CREATED:20180819T210811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180819T210811Z
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SUMMARY:Transparency and Accountability in Government (A Project for Malaysia)
DESCRIPTION:CCWA will be hosting visitors from Malaysia on a program to outline the role and structure of ethics in government in the United States\, similarities and differences in approaches of ethical conduct between government and the private sector in the U.S.\, and the effect of transparency on trade\, investment\, and economic development. One specific area of focus will be a case study examining the 2009 Cuyahoga County corruption scandal that led to a reformed county government structure. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/transparency-and-accountability-in-government-2/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180816
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:Creative Economy and Entrepreneurship Incubators
DESCRIPTION:After facing economic hardship with the decline of its traditional steel making and manufacturing industries\, Cleveland today has transformed itself into a hub for entrepreneurship. As a result\, a group of Indonesian entrepreneurs and business leaders will travel to Cleveland to learn about small business development and innovative economic practices. Visitors will explore sites like Case Western Reserve’s Think[Box] and the Cleveland Health Tech Corridor\, discovering along the way strategies that can be used to spur Indonesia’s investment and business sectors. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/creative-economy-and-entrepreneurship-incubators/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180809
DTSTAMP:20260404T092530
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SUMMARY:U.S. Justice System: Protecting Women and Children
DESCRIPTION:Guaranteeing the legal rights of women and children remains a top human rights concern for governments around the world. This multi-regional IVLP exchange featuring 20 law enforcement\, governmental\, and human rights officials will examine the legal structures that the U.S. judicial system has in place to protect women and children. Meetings with the U.S. Attorney’s office and the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission\, as well as visits to the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center and Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court\, will foster international cooperation in strengthening access to justice for women and children. \nInternational Visitor Leadership (IVLP) Program \nEach year\, over 300 professionals from around the world visit Northeast Ohio through IVLP. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State\, these visitors have been identified by U.S. embassies as emerging leaders in their fields. Over 50 Nobel Laureates and 335 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government are alumni of this program. \nBy connecting with foreign leaders we strengthen Northeast Ohio’s commercial\, cultural\, and educational ties with the rest of the world. For more information\, contact Katie Ferman\, Program Officer\, at kferman@ccwa.ccwa.org or click here. To get involved as a Citizen Diplomat\, click here.
URL:https://jetpackgroup.com/events/u-s-justice-system-protecting-women-and-children/
CATEGORIES:International Visitors
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