Registration is now open for the 2024 National Conference: Seeing from the Other Side—convening Councils, thought leaders, and diplomats in Washington, DC, this November 19-22 at the Mayflower Hotel. Registration: https://lnkd.in/eCVCVuAg
World Affairs Councils of America
Civic and Social Organizations
Washington, DC 2,556 followers
A national network of more than 90 nonpartisan organizations working to deepen their communities' global perspective.
About us
The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging the American public on global issues. Over 500,000 people a year benefit from the network programming, including members and participants.
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http://www.worldaffairscouncils.org
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1918
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- Education, International Relations, International Education, World Affairs, Global Affairs, Civic Engagement, Civil Dialogue, Youth Education, Adult Education, and Networking
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Washington, DC 20005, US
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The World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce the 2024 National Conference: Seeing from the Other Side. Registration opens June 12. The world of 2024 is fragmented. Just as social and political polarization has created a wedge between neighbors at home, conflict and multipolar realignment have rattled the global community. This moment calls for sincerity, dialogue, nuance, and empathy. Join us in Washington, DC, this November as we seek to understand different perspectives and discern the way forward. ⬇ Learn More https://lnkd.in/dCHwRTE5
2024 National Conference - World Affairs Councils of America
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Our CEO, Matthew Hughes, spoke with Joanna Pineda on the Associations Thrive podcast about the impact of the Council network, civil discourse, and how the WACA National Office supports and represents 90 nonpartisan organizations. 🎧 Listen to the podcast below!
How do you set guidelines and parameters for contentious conversations to keep discussions civil? How do you bring voices to the table that have been historically excluded? In this episode of Associations Thrive, Matthew Hughes, CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America. discusses: 🌎How WACA is a trade association of Local Councils around the country that bring diplomats, journalists and professors to communities, to foster discussion and understanding about foreign affairs and global issues. 🌎His journey from the education world to the association world. How and why world affairs should matter to everyone in the US, despite our domestic issues. 🌎How WACA develops partnerships with organizations that provide local councils with resources and speakers. 🌎How the WACA100 trains local council leaders and volunteers for the jobs of running a local council, promoting events, fundraising and running a sustainable organization. 🌎How WACA trains local councils to manage difficult discussions around polarizing issues to remain true to WACA’s mission of informed civil discourse. 🌎How WACA inspires the next generation of citizens to contribute to the discussion through the Academic WorldQuest program. 🌎How WACA’s annual conference last November saw an increase in attendance and was a big success. #associations #nonprofits #worldaffairs #CEOjourney #civildiscourse #associationsthrive #podcast
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The window for National Board of Directors nominations closes in less than two weeks. Explore Director duties and the nomination process below, and visit https://lnkd.in/eGkYDntV for more information.
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Meet Aiyaz Husain, the World Affairs Councils of America’s new National Partnerships Director. In this role, Aiyaz will work to connect programmatic partners, supporters, and stakeholders with the WACA national network. 🔗 Learn more about Aiyaz: https://lnkd.in/es6WVbqP
Aiyaz Husain - World Affairs Councils of America
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The World Affairs Councils of America is seeking nominations for dedicated individuals to join our FY2025 Board of Directors slate. Directors are expected to serve a three-year term, starting on July 1, and participate as a member of at least one standing committee; all are eligible for re-election to a second term. 🔗 You can learn more about the nomination process and expectations via the link below. https://lnkd.in/eyPBG-hx
Call for Board Nominations - World Affairs Councils of America
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We're hiring a #GlobalEducation manager to join our growing team based in Washington, DC. From planning Academic WorldQuest to curating classroom resources, this role is a great fit for those passionate about education and empowering the next generation of global leaders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkVXWV7v
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From Hawaii to Maine and from Alaska to Miami, the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 highlights the impactful work of Councils as they foster a more globally informed electorate, promote civil discourse, and build community. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/49E8XqW
2023 Annual Report - World Affairs Councils of America
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From a recap of our 2023 National Conference to curated conversations taking place across the Council network, our December newsletter highlights the programming that makes WACA unique. Read more: https://bit.ly/DecPassport
🌎 December Newsletter | WACA
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Just Announced: Frank Langfitt, Global Democracy Correspondent for NPR, will open the 2023 Conference as he addresses The World of Today and How We Got Here. Langfitt spent nearly two decades as an international correspondent reporting from more than 50 countries and territories. Based most recently in London, he covered the UK and Ireland, as well as the war in Ukraine and its implications in Europe. https://lnkd.in/eVzz2giz
National Conference 2023: Building the World of Tomorrow
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