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GlobalColumbus Alumni Video This is "GlobalColumbus Alumni Video" by CCWA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Celebrating our Global Scholars alumni! Their stories at GlobalColumbus show the power of global education in action. Watch here: https://ow.ly/C8W450XmEmT
#CCWA50 #TheWorldWeWant

04.11.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jewish Family Services earns β€˜Champion of Culture’ award When asked about an example that typifies some of the work of Jewish Family Services of Columbus, CEO Karen Mozenter tells the tale of a refugee from Ethiopia who arrived

Congrats to our Champion of Culture Award honoree, Jewish Family Services. Their story in Columbus Jewish News highlights the important work they’re doing to foster understanding across Central Ohio.

Read more: https://ow.ly/LNAF50XjNrF

#TheWorldWeWant #CCWA50

29.10.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a night! GlobalColumbus celebrated 50 years of global connection, honoring leaders shaping The World We Want.
Congrats again to our honorees!
Gifts to the AEP Foundation match are matched through Sunday https://secure.givelively.org/donate/columbus-council-on-world-affairs

#TheWorldWeWant

17.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance to RSVP!

Registration for GlobalColumbus: The World We Want closes tonight at midnight.

Join us on October 16 for a one-night celebration of 50 years of impact with the Columbus Council on World Affairs.

Secure your spot before registration ends: https://ow.ly/ATxU50X9sP0

10.10.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance!

Registration for GlobalColumbus: The World We Want closes tonight β€” don’t miss this one-night celebration of 50 years of global impact with the Columbus Council on World Affairs.

Register before midnight: https://ow.ly/hwfk50X9fTM

09.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last call to RSVP for GlobalColumbus: The World We Want.

Join us October 16 as we celebrate 50 years of global leadership and community connection.
RSVPs close Thursday, October 9 β€” don’t miss this milestone event.

https://ow.ly/MRG050X7PWa

#GlobalColumbus #TheWorldWeWant

07.10.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 2 Weeks Until GlobalColumbus!

GlobalColumbus: The World We Want is almost here! We’re excited to celebrate the incredible impact of our Global Scholars Diploma students and the partners who make it possible.

Register Now: https://ow.ly/vhq450X5Q3Z

02.10.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Emilee, a Global Scholars alum, shares what the program means to her. Join us in celebrating 50 years of global impact at GlobalColumbus: The World We Want on Oct 16: secure.givelively.org/event/columb...

23.09.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Seats are running out!
Over two-thirds are goneβ€”just 150 remain for GlobalColumbus: The World We Want on Oct. 16.
Reserve your spot today before it’s too late:

secure.givelively.org/event/columb...

#GlobalColumbus #CCWA50

18.09.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is International Literacy Day, a reminder that literacy is essential for empowerment and participation in society.

As CCWA celebrates 50 years of global education, we invite you to join us at our anniversary event, GlobalColumbus: The World We Want.

secure.givelively.org/event/columb...

08.09.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t miss GlobalColumbus: The World We Want.

Celebrate 50 years of global impact and honor the 2025 Global Visionary Awardees:

Vertiv
Dr. Rattan Lal
ETSS, CRIS, JFS, UsTogether

🎟 Seats are limitedβ€”reserve yours today.

ow.ly/c3ku50WRgrn

#GlobalColumbus

04.09.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Tale of Two Kings: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Future of Power in the Middle East - World Affairs Council of Connecticut Join us for A Tale of Two Kings: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Future of Power in the Middle East on WorldNow with Jim Falk.

How do Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and Jordan’s King Abdullah II shape the Middle East’s future?
Find out Sept 9 at 7 PM ET in A Tale of Two Kings, a free virtual event from our partners at the Connecticut World Affairs Council.

βœ… RSVP here: ctwac.org/event/a-tale...

02.09.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Global Scholars Diploma program kicks off new year as students return to school More than 1,000 high schoolers around central Ohio are part of the Global Scholars Diploma program. Here's how your student can get involved.

Central Ohio students are stepping into a year of leadership, cultural fluency, and real-world learning with the Global Scholars Diploma Program. Proud of these young changemakers!

www.10tv.com/video/news/l...

#GlobalScholars #OhioEducation #BackToSchool

25.08.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌎On #WorldHumanitarianDay , we honor the courage and compassion of this Rhoe step up in times of need/ at CCWA, our Global Scholars Diploma program prepares the next generation to #ActForHumanity and lead with care. πŸ’™ #GSD #GlobalCitizens #CCWA #WorldWeWant

19.08.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 🌍 GSD students are driving change & shaping bold solutions. They’re not just tomorrow’s leadersβ€”they’re today’s trailblazers. Let’s keep lifting youth voices for a brighter, inclusive future. ✨🀝 #CCWA #GlobalScholars

12.08.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're proud to support #Passport2Fashionβ€”an electrifying celebration of identity, culture & inclusion. πŸŽ‰πŸŒ Experience global fashion, art, music & community as designers & models from around the world take the stage. Learn more: www.passport2fashion.org #GlobalColumbus

31.07.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we celebrate the bold creativity and drive of young people shaping our future. At CCWA, we support youth innovation through programs like the Global Scholars Diploma, empowering students to tackle global challenges. Their future is our future! ✨

15.07.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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8,231,613,070 people and counting 🌍

Happy #WorldPopulationDay from CCWA! Today, we reflect on the opportunities and challenges of a growing world. Let’s stay informed, reduce overconsumption, and support a more sustainable future β€” together. 🌱

#WorldWeWant #GlobalCitizens

11.07.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy 4th of July! In celebration of the 249th Independence Day, today we celebrate freedom, community, and connection across the U.S. Here’s to building a brighter, more inclusive future together. Wishing you a joyful holiday! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβœ¨πŸŽ† #July4 #IndependenceDay

04.07.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ“ Nike Licking Heights High School students earned their Global Scholars Diplomas - addressing mental health, global conflict & more while making an impact in Central Ohio. Young leaders thinking big, acting local & building a more connected world. 🌎

πŸ”— Article in bio

#GlobalScholars

01.07.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ“ GSD Alumni Spotlight: Esha, Class of 2020!

Take Action Project: Art therapy + student wellness, launching a club and creating art kits for kids in need.

Now: Events Coordinator at ADAMH, and founder of The Language Treehouse, supporting ELL students in schools.

#GSDAlumni

26.06.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date and celebrate 50 years of the Columbus Council on World Affairs!

GlobalColumbus: The World We Want
Oct 16, 2025 | 5–7:30 PM | Ohio Statehouse

Join us for an inspiring evening with changemakers from across the region. Tickets coming soon.

#GlobalColumbus #TheWorldWeWant #CCWA50

25.06.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In 2024, 2,162 refugees from 42 countries found a new home in Columbus.
#WorldRefugeeDay is a call to honor their perseveranceβ€”and build a more just, welcoming world for all.
#WorldRefugeeDay2025 #2025GlobalReport

20.06.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we celebrate #Juneteenth β€” honoring Black independence, resilience, and the many contributions of African Americans to our country’s progress. Let’s reflect, uplift, and keep pushing for a more equitable future.

19.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the Date!β€―πŸŒπŸŽ‰

Celebrate 50 years of the Columbus Council on World Affairs!

GlobalColumbus, The World We Want
πŸ—“ October 16, 2025
πŸ•” 5:00–7:30 PM
πŸ› Ohio Statehouse

columbusworldaffairs.org/calendar/

Formal & cultural attire welcome.
#GlobalColumbus #TheWorldWeWant

03.06.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"A world where everyone feels safe"

Safety, in all its forms, is a priority for our youth as they envision a future without fear. Let’s work together to make safety a universal experience.

#TheWorldWeWant

22.05.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We wrapped our last Student Advisory Council meeting of the year!
Thank you to these outstanding Global Scholars students for your ideas, input, and leadership.
Congratulations to our graduating Year 3 students. We’ll miss your voices and wish you the very best in what’s ahead!

15.05.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI’d get rid of stereotypesβ€”because if we can see past our differences into different cultures, we’d have fewer conflicts and more unity.”
– Brinley, Dublin City Schools

A powerful reminder from a Global Scholar about the world we should be working toward.
#TheWorldWeWant

13.05.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to CCWA board member Vinita Bahri-Mehra for being named to India Business Law Journal’s 2025 International A-List! She’s the only Midwest-based attorney on the list!
We’re proud to have her leadership shaping the #WorldWeWant. #CCWA #GlobalLeadership #InternationalLaw

28.04.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still buzzing from this morning’s celebration!

235 grads. 10th class of Global Scholars. 50 years of CCWA.

Thank you to all who celebrated with us this morning! We hope you were inspired to Take Action like our Global Scholars.

23.04.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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