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Nelson Mandela: 1918-2013

Message from The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation 5th December 2013 It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the passing of our founder, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Madiba.…

International Poetry & Storytelling Competition

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg hosts Annual International Poetry & Storytelling Competition and Gala Event  Martin Luther King Day – 6:30 p.m. January 20, 2014. Sponsored by: Temple University Harrisburg and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. We invite…

Great Decisions: NATO

Please join us for the discussion NATO in the 21st Century November 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Temple University, room 254 How has NATO’s agenda evolved since its inception during the cold war? With its military commitment in Afghanistan winding…

Thanks to Our Newest Supporter: Wells Fargo!

World Affairs Council of Harrisburg President Joyce Davis accepts donation from Representatives of Wells Fargo at their branch on North Front Street in Harrisburg.  Wells Fargo Vice President Brendan Flores, Tammy Watkins and Branch Manager Titus Brown present Davis with…

Join Us for the Discussion on Intervention

Please join us for the discussions on “The Intervention Calculation” The “responsibility to protect” doctrine has become central to modern humanitarian intervention. When should the international community intervene? Why did the West rush to intervene in Libya but not Syria?…

Join Us for the Discussions on Myanmar

Please join us for the discussion on Myanmar  The Generals and the Democrat: Burma in Transition October 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Turkish Cultural Center and October 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Landis Homes (1001 E. Oregon Road Lititz,PA 17543) Purchase tickets…

2018 Poetry & Storytelling Competition

2018 POETRY & STORYTELLING FESTIVAL  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 6  p.m. January 16, 2018 Temple University Harrisburg  . 2018 INTERNATIONAL POETRY & STORYTELLING SPONSORS PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS CONGRATULATIONS TO 2018 FINALISTS!   WINNERS OF 2018…