Fact Sheet

Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council

Northern Kentucky University FH 521

Highland Heights, KY 41099

CONTACT: Michelle Harpenau

859-448-8984

Email: MHarpenau@CincyWorldAffairs.org

www.globalcincinnati.org

 

 

 

 

Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council Fact Sheet

 

Mission and Vision

 

            The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council (GCWAC) is a 501( c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization serving the Tri-County area on a global scale. Members of the organization strive to be a leader in preparing the region and its citizens, individually and collectively, to thrive in the 21st century global environment by promoting international understanding, education, enjoyment and cooperation. Ultimately, GCWAC seeks to build a culturally aware and respectful citizenry engaged around the world.

Background

  • Operating for the Cincinnati region since 1923,
  • Affiliates nationally with the World Affairs Council of America (WACA),
  • Welcomes international visitors affiliated with Global Ties US since 1961,
  •  Receives support through its global membership society consisting of individuals, families, and corporations, as well as foundations, and a grant through the US Department of State.

Accomplishments

  • Re-launched an interactive online resource for residents in the Tri-State Area at www.globalcincinnati.org in July 2014,
  • Declared “Best of the City: Something for Everyone” 2012 by the Cincinnati Magazine,
  • Grew educational impact from 2, 200 students in 2013 to just under 3,000 in 2014, and
  • Prepared professional programs and cultural activities for visitors from over 160 countries in 2013.

Febuary  2, 2015

Hannah McGahee

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