Grace Wrightstone is a rising senior at Cumberland Valley High School and an intern with the summer program sponsored by The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and PennLive “You know what a woman’s purpose is? A woman’s purpose is…
Shawn Crowell is a 2025 Summer Intern at The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg Today, in the wealthiest country in the world, where people have been to the moon and back, a national travesty lies with 1 in 5…
Check out first opinion piece from our 2025 interns! This editorial was written by Anreet Riar, a student at Cumberland Valley
Thank you for attending the WACH event, “Evening with International Authors” at Kareem’s Mission on July 10th, 2025 The event featured esteemed authors Hagir Elsheikh, Guerline Laurore, Sahiti Kulkarni, and Jesse Waters
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who observe this sacred time of reflection, prayer, and community. Ramadan is a time of fasting, gratitude, and giving back—a reminder of the values that connect…
Hagir Elsheikh, a member of WACH’s board of directors, is being awarded an honorary doctorate degree during ceremonies on May 2 at Central Penn College. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hagir Elsheikh!
Church World Service Harrisburg supports our region’s refugees as they resettle, integrate, and thrive through programs and projects that encourage self-sufficiency. Visit their website to learn how to become a volunteer for this and other opportunities to help refugees in our region. Volunteer Positions:
Catholic Charities needs patient and flexible volunteers to assist one day a week in our adult English classes for immigrants and refugees in the community. Classes meet virtually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 am or 6:00-8:00 pm. Volunteers…
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg invites high school students to submit original short stories, essays (under 1000 words), and poems on the theme: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Cash prizes for first, second, third…
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