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Join us in celebrating the 2021 Global Scholars graduating class!
May 13, 2021
Under the Trump Administration US relations with Asia were constantly evolving in surprising directions. While US-China relations worsened significantly due to trade and tech wars, Trump developed an unprecedented relationship with the North Korean regime, marking the start of a new strategy towards working with the secretive country.
April 13, 2021
As part of our mission to increase global competence and understanding, the Columbus Council on World Affairs is pleased to offer Global Fluency Training in a new, virtual format. As our country reckons with the harmful impacts of racism throughout our society, Global Fluency Training is one way for individuals to learn about the role culture plays in all interactions and to increase understanding between people of different racial and ethnic identities. Whether your work is global in nature or you are engaged with the diversity of your local community, this training provides the knowledge and skills to communicate and work more effectively across cultures. Global Fluency Training is for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of others and develop practical skills for communication, relationship building, leadership, and collaboration with people of all cultures. As employers look for creative ways to support their employees, now is a perfect time to pursue this personal and professional development opportunity.
December 11, 2020
As part of our mission to increase global competence and understanding, the Columbus Council on World Affairs is pleased to offer Global Fluency Training in a new, virtual format. As our country reckons with the harmful impacts of racism throughout our society, Global Fluency Training is one way for individuals to learn about the role culture plays in all interactions and to increase understanding between people of different racial and ethnic identities. Whether your work is global in nature or you are engaged with the diversity of your local community, this training provides the knowledge and skills to communicate and work more effectively across cultures. Global Fluency Training is for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of others and develop practical skills for communication, relationship building, leadership, and collaboration with people of all cultures. As employers look for creative ways to support their employees, now is a perfect time to pursue this personal and professional development opportunity.
December 4, 2020
Educating Toward An Anti-Racist World: Global Competence and Systemic Racism
November 17, 2020
The Columbus Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is proud to announce that the 2020 International Company of the Year Award will be presented to Honda for its unwavering commitment to our community and global leadership in the region. Honda has been a longtime supporter of CCWA as a Mission Partner, helping CCWA deliver on its mission-driven programs such as the Global Scholars Diploma. Honda’s partnership has included hosting groups of Global Scholars Diploma students at the Honda Heritage Center, speaking to students about important career opportunities, and championing CCWA’s mission of preparing future leaders and problem-solvers. Learn more about Honda.
September 17, 2020
Around the world women and girls are disproportionately affected by poverty. In most countries, women earn 60-75% of men’s wages on average, and this gap widens based on race and ethnicity. A recent study found that 79 countries around the world have laws that restrict the types of work women can do. Globally, women are less likely to own land, receive a secondary education, have access to a banking institution, and in low income communities, maternal mortality rates skyrocket. These statistics are even higher for women of color. Moreover, this inequality has only been further highlighted by the recent impacts of the global pandemic, Covid-19.
September 1, 2020
July 29, 2020
In a world ravaged by a global pandemic, stay at home orders, quarantine, and social distancing practices are the new normal. Human movement around the globe has come to an almost screeching halt. However, while national governments threaten the complete suspension of migration, preventing people from moving across borders is not as obvious of a solution as it may seem, nor as beneficial.
June 25, 2020
The Global Report inventories the region’s global data, provides relevant statistics and measures global fluency in Greater Columbus.
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