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This year's International Peace Symposium focused on People Under Siege.

Watch September 2022’s discussion on the Art of Healing! This discussion, we focused on a reflection of the effect of trauma on art & culture.

14 September 2022 The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg partnered with Powerwomen to bring to you this important webinar. Healthcare experts discussed the Coronavirus pandemic, this flu season, and Monkey Pox. They also pressed the importance of keeping up with your Covid vaccines and boosters, even if it seems that…

For this episode of Travel Live PA! we were joined by representatives from the Capital Area Greenbelt Assocation.

WACH, along with Power Women and The Civic Club of Harrisburg held a Sip & Paint event for the community to socialize and paint in a fun environment.

Take a look at some pictures and highlights from our 2022 summer internship program

August 3, 2022 The 2022 summer interns put together the annual International Young Leaders Conference. The four panels consisted of: Gun Violence & Its Effect on Youth and Education, Covid-19 & Education, Social Inequality, and The War in Ukraine & Our Future. Click below to watch the conference.

In this episode, we talk about the origins of the pandemic, its effects, and conspiracy theories around the vaccine. 

In this episode, the interns discuss the prevalence of gun violence in schools across the United States, the impact gun violence in schools has on teachers and students, as well as possible solutions to counteract it. If you liked this episode and want to learn more about this topic, consider…

Register TODAY: Email wacharrisburg@gmail.com Trip Features: 3 Days in Sofia Visit Boyana Church-UNESCO World Heritage Site Walking tour of Sofia Visit Rila Monestary-UNESCO World Heritage Site One Day in Plovdiv Visit Damascena Rose Complex Visit Kazanlak Thracian Tomb-UNESCO World Heritage Site Wine tasting in Starosel COST: WACH associates –  $2,000: General…

July 16, 2022 The Art of Healing About The Event This event showcased local artists and writers to speak about their art process and talk about how art is a great way to overcome trauma and helps promote mental health. Our Panelists Reina E. Wooden Abstract Expressionist Ashley Nichole Walkowiak…

In this episode, the interns discuss the recent overturning of Roe vs Wade and the implications for the future of the Supreme Court.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg partnered with the Tennessee World Affairs Council, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, and the IRC to bring this update to the war in Ukraine. Click below to watch the webinar.

25 May 2022 2022 Torch Awards Ceremony This year the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg was honored to recognize the inspiring work of four individuals, three organizations, and one Youth Award Honoree. These individuals and groups have worked towards the betterment of our community through advancing tolerance, appreciation of differences,…