We are preparing to launch a second year of our Global Scholars Program – a program designed to engage youth in better understanding of global affairs. This program was created as an added boost for students in college admissions and to help advance appreciation of diverse cultures, people, languages and lands. Upon successful completion of …
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The Peace Symposium is an annual day-long conference featuring internationally recognized experts as well as local community leaders working to bridge differences, promote appreciation of diverse cultures and create peaceful societies in Central PA and beyond. This year Symposium included the following panels:– Peace Movements under Siege – Prospects for Peace in the World’s Hottest …
Thanks to Central Penn for Hosting 2nd Annual Peace Symposium! Read More »
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg has an incredible opportunity to host Jaliba Kuateh for a discussion of West African music and culture at a dinner on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 21. Where: The Central Hotel & Conference Center (800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA 17111) When: August 21, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Please …
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The Second Annual International Young Leaders Conference was a success! We give a special thanks to our caterers and sponsors, especially Harrisburg University for use of their space. Enthusiastic YLC attendees participated in debates, panels, and leadership workshops throughout the day. We also give a special thanks to Joyce Davis as a speaker on …
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CLICK HERE TO READ! The complimentary reading is a suggested, educational reading compiled by the interns of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg. Topics are taken from writings from conference speakers and writings by interns dealing with relevant issues that will be discussed at the conference. We hope that this reading will give attendees a …
COMPLIMENTARY READING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE NOW AVAILABLE HERE! Read More »
THANKS TO DR. ANDREW TERRILL AND DR. MEHDI NOORBAKSH FOR A SUCCESSFUL FORUM! ISIS is on the move and U.S. advisers are returning to bolster Iraqi troops. Is this the precursor of renewed war for American troops in Iraq? Join the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg for a dinner forum to explore developments in Iraq. …
The Second Annual International Young Leaders Conference WHEN? : August 7th, 2014 WHERE? : Harrisburg University of Science and Technology WHAT TIME? : 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., Registration begins at 8:30 WHO? : Anyone is welcome to attend! High schoolers, college students, and adults! WHAT?: The International Young Leaders Conference will feature a political …
THANKS TO: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, PINNACLE HEALTH, PEACE ISLANDS INSTITUTE AND TURKISH CULTURAL CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA! Second International Women’s Conference Women and Power! We thank all of our speakers and guests for a successful conference! LUNCH CATERED BY PASSAGE TO INDIA! From the abduction of school girls in Nigeria to the plague of honor killings and …
Cure International and Diana Diaz Congratulations!!! CURE International CURE International is a non-profit organization that operates hospitals and programs in 29 countries worldwide where patients experience the life-changing message of God’s love for them, receiving surgical treatment regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay. Since the first hospital opened in Kenya in 1998, they have seen over …
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is organizing a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and the Turkish Cultural Organization. The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates will host lunch at their beautiful building and give a presentation on their country with a Q & A session with …
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