As we look forward to 2024, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg also took time to reflect on last year’s wonderful spread of programs. 2023 was a whirlwind of insightful conversations and thought-provoking presentations all fuelled by your support. Turning…
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…
By Sol Thamilarasan On November 30, 2023, Andrew Lentz, who is the Office Director in the Africa Bureau’s Office of Sudan and South Sudan Affairs, gave us his expertise about the war in Sudan. This discussion gave attendees, a thorough…
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…
2023 Internship Photos Our 2023 summer interns had the opportunity to visit the PA State Capitol, Susquehanna Museum of Art, and City Hall. Take a look at pictures from the program below. The Journal of International Thought 2023 During their…
We are excited to announce that the Cedar Cliff High School team, winners of the 2023 Harrisburg Academic WorldQuest competition, has just returned from the National Championship held in Washington DC. Their performance at the National Championship was outstanding, and…
Great Decisions Lecture Series Archive Explore our collection of past Great Decisions sessions and revisit these insightful discussions on critical global issues. Thank you to all our guest speakers! All Climate International Relations The Americas Asia Health The Middle East…
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,…
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg extends its heartfelt gratitude to Pennian Bank for its generous support of our Youth Education programs. Thanks to their contribution, we are able to continue offering impactful opportunities to the young minds of our…
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