2024 MLK Poetry & Storytelling Festival On January 14th, our community gathered for a memorable evening at the MLK Poetry & Storytelling Festival, centered around the theme “A Call for Peace: A Time to Break Silence.” The event featured a…
On October 30th 2023 we held our latest State of Mental Health forum at Highmark in Camp Hill. This forum focused on the unique challenges that members of our military and their families face regarding mental health. Several service vendors…
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and the Alaska World Affairs Council held a webinar on October 26th to discuss the current situation surrounding the war the Middle East. Our panel of experts lent their insights into this complex and…
On Sunday, October 15th members of WACH and the Civic Club of Harrisburg gathered to honor the newest inductees to the Civic Club’s Women’s History Garden. Six inspirational women, three from history and three modern, were highlighted at this event.…
Every year, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg gathers to celebrate those who embody the core principles of tolerance, appreciation for diverse cultures, languages, and peoples, and a commitment to promoting global understanding. Our Torch Awards Ceremony is a tribute…
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 vision of peace through dialogue, history, and shared values. This extraordinary event would not have…
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…
View photos from our unforgettable event that brought together women from all walks of life. The theme for the 2023 International Women’s Day conference was “Women of the World: Unite!” and will feature a delicious lunch and an international fashion…
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,…
On October 14, 2022 our panel of experts shared their thoughts on the current situation in Iran. The death of Mahsa Amini in police custody has sparked protests in Iran and throughout the world. Our panel of experts talked about…
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