September 30, 2022
Natalie Elwell is the living embodiment of how exchange programs can transform a person’s view of the world and themselves within it. Natalie shares how she came to choosing her course of study and career path based on the personal relationships she developed during time spent in other countries - and how CIP has been a part of this journey.
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September 30, 2022 at 9:52 AM
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September 30, 2021
CIP is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Felver to our Advisory Board following a unique international experience in the Middle East and throughout Europe as a medical doctor.
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July 28, 2021
Daughter-in-law of founder Henry Ollendorff shares her history with CIP and CIF and her vision for the future.
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June 23, 2021
CIP is excited to announce the addition of Professor Dennis Young to our Advisory Board.
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May 26, 2021
In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we interviewed Meran Rogers, founder of Global Ambassadors Language Academy (GALA) in Cleveland on how she tackles issues facing people of color in her school community.
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April 29, 2021
4 Cities 4 Peace was created through 4 Sister Cities partnering with each other to create pathways to peace and understanding between Russia and the United States. Portland, Maine and Arkangel, Russia are paired Sister Cities and Cleveland, Ohio and Volgograd, Russia are paired Sister Cities.
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April 21, 2021
JC, short for Jerry Christensen, fondly recalls the group of 12 Kyrgyz artisans we brought to his "mini-mill" during our Handicraft Small Business program through a Community Connections grant.
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January 22, 2021
?Beloved volunteer and friend Doris Schnepf passed away on January 18, 2021 at the age of 93.
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November 2, 2020
"Ruth’s lifelong objective was to promote international understanding and world peace, one person at a time."
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November 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM
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October 9, 2020
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October 9, 2020
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October 8, 2020
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September 4, 2020
A Kyrgyz delegate from CIP's most recent Open World program was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the Minister of Labor and Social Development in Kyrgyzstan for his support of vulnerable families during a two-month lockdown due to the effects of COVID-19.
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September 4, 2020
Have you been stuck indoors and want to join in on a fun and friendly challenge? You're in luck! The Council of International Fellowship invites YOU to walk around the world!
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September 4, 2020
Many of you have already reached out to your Representatives, Senators, and the White House after our last request. If you haven't yet, there is still time to fill out these online forms:
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July 24, 2020
Our new series, "At Home with CIP"! While new cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Cuyahoga county and throughout the United States, working from home has become our new normal. Every month we will invite you into our home offices to show you how CIP is serving you in safety.
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June 15, 2020
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June 15, 2020
Lifelong Homestay Host to Head Up Host Family Committee
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June 15, 2020
CIP Global Chats-connecting the world virtually on topics facing us now. An opportunity for us to bring communities together through virtual dialogue.
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June 15, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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June 15, 2020
A letter from CIP's President and Board Director.
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June 15, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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January 24, 2018
What was 2017 like for CIPUSA? Here is a quick review by the numbers.
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February 15, 2017
2016 was a busy year for CIPUSA. See the year in a quick review by the numbers.
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December 15, 2015
Fifty-nine years of history, 49 in-bound Ohio Participants, 19 countries with participants in Ohio, 32 Ohio companies...Read on to find out what CIPUSA has been up to in 2015, and how you can help foster peaceful relations between nations!
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