World Affairs Council - Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

We're thrilled to welcome our newest board member, Sri Kumar! We look forward to your support in advancing our mission of fostering global understanding and connections in our community.

We would like to welcome Sri Kumar of Connico to our Board of Directors. We look forward to furthering our mission with you!

Buy your Early Bird Tickets while you still can: https://lnkd.in/gQY9ZsZZ Meet the panelists of our International Women's Day Celebration on March 7th at New Riff Distilling. Join us at 4 PM to celebrate yourself and other women in the community! Learn about the ways international connections bring local economic prosperity to Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. All proceeds go to global education! We're so excited to have:? Mollie Lewis: President of New Riff Distilling Rachel Desrochers: Founder of Grateful Grahams, Incubator Kitchen Collective, and Power to Pursue Summit Alejandra Flores: Owner of Unataza Coffee Diana Jaime: Manager of Operations at Mi Cozumel

A VERY Happy Birthday to our Vice President, Melissa McDonald! Melissa is spending her birthday in Washington DC advocating for global diplomacy. A cause that is, of course, near and dear to her heart. We hope you have an amazing day!!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at our Annual Meeting yesterday. Looking back, we were so amazed with how much we’ve accomplished! We look forward to continuing to serve our community. Thank you to The Mercantile Library for hosting us in your BEAUTIFUL space. We would like to honor a few amazing community members and partners: Volunteer of the Year for Hospitality Host: Dominique Ellison Volunteer of the Year for Global Education: Karen Bratburd Educator of the Year: Julie Wharton of Holmes High School School of the Year: Winton Woods High School Winton Woods City Schools Community Partner of the Year: Atlas Air Global Partner of the Year: CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Newest Glocal Diplomat: Willow Glandorf

Join us in welcoming international delegates from the country of Georgia by hosting a dinner at your home on Saturday, February 8th. We are looking for a host for three individuals. We are excited to showcase our community's hospitality. #cincynonprofit #nkynonprofit #cincinnatinetworking #cincinnaticonversations #citizendiplomacy

Join us in welcoming international delegates from the country of Georgia by hosting a dinner at your home on Saturday, February 8th. We are looking for a host for three individuals. We are excited to showcase our community's hospitality. #cincynonprofit #nkynonprofit #cincinnatinetworking #cincinnaticonversations #citizendiplomacy

BUY TICKETS TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eDCd8wmd Join us for a networking happy hour and panel discussion on March 7th from 4-7 PM at New Riff Distilling for International Women's Day! This is your opportunity to connect with dynamic women from across Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. Engage in meaningful conversations, ignite new opportunities, and be inspired by an empowering panel discussion on entrepreneurship led by our exceptional speakers. Want to recognize any local leaders or changemakers in the community? Be on the look out for nomination submissions! Meet the Panelists: Mollie Lewis: President of New Riff Distilling Rachel Desrochers: Founder of Grateful Grahams, Incubator Kitchen Collective, and Power to Pursue Summit Alejandra Flores: Owner of Unataza Coffee Diana Jaime: Manager of Operations at Mi Cozumel

Buy tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gUGDmneE... Did you hear?? Tickets are on sale now for our One World Gala & Global Trivia Competition! The One World Gala is the best of BOTH WORLDS (ha). Grab your friends for a fun filled night of friendly (or frenemy) competition for a great cause! Dress up and win BIG, all in the name of global education. The gala is our only fundraising event of the year, with all proceeds going towards our education programs that prepare students to be globally competent in a 21st century world. In a time where we are connected now more than ever, let’s set students up for success in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region!

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gcGXefny “Youth Leaders” was one of our favorite phrases last year—and for good reason! We were inspired by how students and teachers from five schools used the UN Global Goals to make a real difference in their communities with the help of our inaugural grant. Now, we’re honored to announce that applications for our second annual Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact Grant are open until February 15th! Create meaningful change and empower your students and peers! Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your project or activity to life. Apply now and be part of this exciting initiative! Last year's recipients were: Aiken High School (Cincinnati Public Schools), Holmes High School, Saint Ursula Academy, St. Xavier High School, and Winton Woods High School (Winton Woods City Schools).