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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,…

Join Shoshana Altricher, Mimi Gregory, and Dr. Joyce Davis as they explore the waterways of Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and more. Watch the video!

Reception for Consulate General for the Republic of Germany David Gill 26 April 2022 Members of the public, our board and distinguished guests gathered at Temple University in Harrisburg for a reception with David Gill, the Consulate General for the Republic of Germany. Gill provided remarks on the ties between…

Watch our first episode in our newest webinar series: Travel Live PA! Join WACH CEO Joyce Davis, Mary Smith, President of Visit Hershey Harrisburg, and Cole Goodman and Zach Reed to discuss the upcoming series and learn more about the Harrisburg area.

Thank you to all of our teams who participated in this year’s virtual competition. We were fortunate to have six teams compete from The Milton Hershey School, Cedar Cliff High School, Cumberland Valley High School, Upper St. Clair High School, and Downington High School. The winning team from Cedar Cliff…