About Us

Increasing global competence and understanding in central Ohio through education, collaboration, and thought leadership.

Global Matters

Trade. Security. Environment. Health. Population. From Columbus to Beijing to Kandahar, these issues have no borders. Global matters impact us locally. Local matters impact the world. The Columbus Council on World Affairs delivers outstanding programs on the world's most pressing issues, helping you thrive in our global environment.

History

The Council is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 1975 by twelve forward-thinking individuals representing a cross-section of our community: business, academic and civic.

Values

To perform all of our functions and activities in adherence with our core values:

- Respect for our Diverse World

Anchored in our mission to increase global competency and understanding, we embrace the world’s rich abundance of people, cultures, languages, perspectives, & experiences.

- Collaboration Orientation

Together is always better than alone. Farther, together.

- Growth & Aspiration

We believe in the promise and potential of our students to change the world.

- Consistent Excellence

We demand excellence in all that we do.

- Passion for Purpose and Positivity

Passion for our mission drives what we do, who we hire, and why we work.

Operations

The Council is funded entirely through contributions from individuals and corporations and does not receive any public funding.