Donate Search ABOUT MEMBERSHIP & CORPORATE SPEAKER EVENTS EDUCATION TRAVEL THE WHOLE TRUTH Democracy demands discourse. The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization dedicated to informing and engaging people of all ages on matters of national and international significance. The Council provides its members and the greater Philadelphia community with access to influential figures in the global arena as well as opportunities to visit fascinating destinations through its unique travel program. With the support of individual and corporate members, the Council's global education program enhances the education of area students who are the citizens, workforce, and leaders of the future. Carrying its mission beyond Philadelphia, the Council produces the national public television series, The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower. Upcoming events 12 15 Council Conversation Club VIEW ALL EVENTS DEC 06, 2021 The Importance of Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador David Hale Virtual & In-person Tickets Available Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for a discussion about the importance of diplomacy for the common good with Ambassador David Hale, who joined the Foreign Service in 1984 and holds the rank of Career Ambassador. Location: World Affairs Council, One Penn Center 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1055 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Schedule: 11:30 a.m. ET Registration opens 12:00 p.m. ET Program 1:00 p.m. ET Conclusion LEARN MORE The Importance of Global Affairs Education: Investing in Tomorrow's World Leaders Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for an event series and campaign to highlight the importance of global affairs education LEARN MORE Join the Council Become a member to provide year-long support of global affairs education for the youth of Philadelphia. New members who join during this time will have a chance to win some great internationally-themed prizes! Make a lasting impact Donate to support the Council’s work opening the minds and horizons of the youth of Philadelphia and unlock a special 40th birthday gift for one of the Council’s most important educational partners – the William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs. Support more than 2,500 Philadelphia students 95% of the world’s population and 85% of global economic growth is outside of the United States. 14% of Philadelphians are foreign-born. Help the Council to prepare Philadelphia’s youth – the next generation of political, cultural, and economic leaders – for success in an increasingly international workforce. Meet other globally-minded Philadelphians Learn more about what students experience when they engage with the Council as part of a campaign highlighting global affairs education! Join friends and supporters of the Council at International Quizzo @ Love City Brewing, at virtual iThrive simulations of real-world decision making, and at a virtual conversation centering on what comes next for Afghanistan. FEATURED TRIP MAY 01-09 River Life Along the Dutch Waterways Cruise for seven nights in Holland and Flanders aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe AMADEUS STAR. Meet local residents during the exclusive River Life Forum and tour the Kröller-Müller Museum. Visit Amsterdam, Bruges, Ghent, Delft, Kinderdijk, Antwerp, Keukenhof and the Floriade World Horticulture Expo. Amsterdam Pre-Program and The Hague Post-Program Options. MORE INFORMATION Upcoming Trips River Life Along the Dutch Waterways Passage through the Panama Canal and Costa Rica Journey to Southern Africa Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Fairytale France - Alsace Education Programs 12 08 Model Senate The 2021 Model Senate program will explore the critical role of the legislative branch, and it's interactions with... VIEW ALL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OCTOBER 22 2021 Jr. Model United Nations The Student Diplomat - Jr. Model United Nations Program is a five-month journey (January to May) that introduces over 750 middle school students to international affairs and cultural diplomacy. With an emphasis on developing students’ research, writing, cultural competency, and communication skills, the program helps meet the growing demand for global affairs curricula in local middle schools. Registration closes Friday, October 22nd. LEARN MORE America's Role in the World Bill Kristol, Director of Defending Democracy Together; Dr. Barry Posen, Ford International Professor of Political Science at MIT; and Michèle Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, discuss what is and should be the right and best role for the United States in world affairs. WATCH NOW The Council in the News Bodine students don’t just study other cultures; they live them | The Philadelphia Tribune CLICK HERE Bodine High School for International Affairs celebrates 40 years | The Philadelphia Tribune CLICK HERE U.S. policy in Middle East pushes action without strategy | Opinion CLICK HERE It was a terrific week with many excellent speakers. I think it was the best IDC I’ve attended and I’ve been going since 2010. Thanks for putting together such a great week. Everything appeared to go off without a hitch, at least from the attendees' point of view. The clouds even parted and the rain stopped when the group arrived at the Taipei representatives office... I look forward to next year. BILL KORSTAD "Inside Washington, DC" traveler Winner of Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2019 - Speaker Series Donate Become a Member Contact Us FAQs 990 Tax Forms Privacy Policy Sign up for our email list MAILING LIST Address One Penn Center 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055 Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States Phone 215-561-4700 © 1998-2021 The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America Designed and built by P'unk Ave