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Honoring Peacemakers in Our Midst – 2023’s Distinguished Awardees

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In a world often marked by turbulence and discord, it is crucial to shine a light on those remarkable individuals and organizations who tirelessly work to make our communities and the world a more peaceful place. We are delighted to introduce this year’s “Peacemakers in Our Midst” honorees, four organizations whose dedication, compassion, and unwavering …

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2023 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition

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2023 MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival This year’s Poetry & Storytelling festival was held at the Civic Club of Harrisburg. Thank you to all who came to this event and congratulations to the winning students: India Smith, Sahiti Kulkarni, Tsion Estifanos. 2023 MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival Civic Club of Harrisburg 2023 MLK …

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Back to School: Public Health Town Hall

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The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg partnered with Powerwomen to bring to you this important back to school 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 the pandemic is behind us. …

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2022 Torch Awards Ceremony

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2022 Torch Awards Ceremony 25 May 2022 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 bettering our community through advancing tolerance, appreciation of differences, and promoting a global understanding. Torch Award …

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2022 International Poetry & Storytelling Festival

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Watch the entire event here: https://www.facebook.com/WACHarrisburg/videos/5357853157592017 Students from the Harrisburg area and overseas submitted short stories and poems on this year’s theme: “We Shall Overcome: Covid & Social Unrest” Here are the Harrisburg area winners: First Place A country built on war, Preaching about peace A country built on stealing and looting, Preaching about charity …

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Role of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic Webinar

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Tuesday, November 30 • 12-1 p.m. CT The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight, for better and for worse. While some of the Trump administration’s criticism of the organization was unfair, the response to the early stages of the pandemic left many experts wanting more from the WHO. What is the …

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