Food banks desperately need donations to meet the needs of millions of hungry Americans
By: Selina Xu As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity refers to the reduced quality of someone’s diet and the inaccessibility... Read more.
2024 International Peace Symposium: Avoiding Armageddon
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg’s 2024 International Peace Symposium will be from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 in Room 110 of Hoover... Read more.
Can the world be saved from politics, war and self destruction? Pennsylvania’s young leaders have the answer
Can the world be saved from politics, war and self destruction? Pennsylvania’s young leaders have the answer By: Joyce Davis “Can the world be saved?” That’s... Read more.
Political conspiracy theories are a threat to democracy
By: Maddie Graf In our tangled political landscape, it is increasingly important to harbor a healthy skepticism about the world around us. However, the misinformed... Read more.
Candles on the Water
The annual “Candles on the Water” event, is held to remember the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It will be held at Market Square... Read more.
The world needs to demand a ceasefire in Gaza
By: Humza Hasan We need a ceasefire in Palestine right now. The fighting is causing too much pain and suffering for Palestinians. Homes, and hospitals are being... Read more.
Travel Live! Prague
Dr Joyce Davis, Shoshana Altrichter, Michelle Angert, and Russell Goodman hosted our Travel Live! Prague webinar episode on July 21st. They covered all the reasons... Read more.
A Conversation with Afarin Bellisario, Author of “Silenced Whispers”
We recently had the pleasure of chatting with Afarin Bellisario, the author of, “Silenced Whispers.” Bellisario’s journey is as captivating as... Read more.
Celebrating a Remarkable Peace Symposium 2023: Gratitude and Reflections
At the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, we recently had the privilege of hosting the 2023 International Peace Symposium, a gathering dedicated to exploring the... Read more.
2023 Academic WorldQuest
We are excited to announce that the Cedar Cliff High School team, winners of the 2023 Harrisburg Academic WorldQuest competition, has just returned from the National... Read more.
