Roots & Rhythm Fundraising Event and Cultural Celebration

This past Saturday, August 29th, local families gathered for Roots & Rhythms, a vibrant fundraiser that celebrated the Indian culture here in Cincinnati and raised funds for global education.  Coordinated […]

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Bridging Borders: How International Delegations Strengthened Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky This August

August has brought an extraordinary level of international exchange to the region, as the World Affairs Council hosted five separate global delegations, our highest monthly total this year. Through the […]

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Reframing Diplomacy and Community: A Look Back at July

July was a vibrant month of global connections and community engagement for the World Affairs Council. Through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)*, we welcomed international leaders to foster dialogue, […]

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Strengthening National Security by Building Bridges of Global Connection: 2026 IVLP So Far

More than halfway through 2026 and our year has been full of fostering global connections and exchanging ideas. In partnership with the U.S. Department of State we are so fortunate […]

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Bridging Borders, Building Impact: Reflecting on the 2026 WACA Council Leadership Meeting

From June 8–10, the World Affairs Council – Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky had the distinct honor of hosting the World Affairs Councils of America’s (WACA) 2026 Council Leadership Meeting. Two […]

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Baking Bonds: Locals Befriend Foreign Delegates Over Pastry at Farmers Market

On Saturday, August 2, the World Affairs Council hosted its inaugural “Farmer’s Market & Friends” at the Covington Farmers Market in partnership with local vendors. The event introduced the Council’s […]

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Global Connections in Action: Delegation on Promoting Women’s Security Visits Cincinnati

Last Thursday, we had the honor of welcoming an inspiring international delegation to Cincinnati for a special Meet & Greet hosted at the DeanHouston offices. This visit brought together nine distinguished visitors […]

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First IVLP of 2025: Disability Rights and Independent Living!

From February 7-12th, we had the pleasure of hosting four international visitors from Georgia who visited Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for an enriching and busy weekend. Their itinerary included a […]

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IVLP: Facing the History of Slavery

During the week of November 14th-17th, the World Affairs hosted 10 international delegates from Ghana. These delegates were learning about local organizations that foster education about the history of slavery, […]

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Youth and Civic Engagement: Engaging the Future’s Leaders Through IVLP

During the week of October 31st-November 6th, the World Affairs Council welcomed 12 international delegates from the countries of Benin, Chad, Gabon, Haiti, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria,Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.  […]

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