The
World Affairs Council is a membership-based nonprofit
dedicated to providing everyone opportunities to practice
global citizenship. As a hub for all things international
in Greater Seattle, the Council enriches local civic and
cultural conversations with world insights and perspectives.
Community
Programs
Community
Programs brings the informed perspectives of international
experts and renowned political figures to Greater Seattle.
Events include lectures, panel discussions, town-hall meetings,
and discussion groups.
International
Visitor Program
The International Visitor Program fosters
a global exchange of people and ideas by coordinating
educational and professional programs for international
professionals and youth visiting Greater Seattle. View 2010
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Global
Classroom
The Global Classroom program connects teachers
and students with international resources, ideas, and
people through a combination of professional development
trainings, speaker series, curriculum design, and youth
programs.
Young
Professionals International Network
The Young Professionals International
Network (YPIN) bring together a diverse group of young people
with a shared passion for the world around us. YPIN hosts
a wide range of social, networking, and international affairs
events and discussions.
Global
Youth Leadership Program Through the Global
Youth Leadership Program, the International Visitor Program
brings youth from around the globe to Greater Seattle to engage
in intensive leadership and civic engagement trainings and
workshops.
Fellows
Program
The World Affairs Council Fellows Program
gives an exclusive group of current and future Greater Seattle
business and community leaders access to high-caliber international
experts and enables them to develop contacts with their
local counterparts.
Travel
with the World Affairs Council
The World Affairs Council of Seattle has
partnered with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
to offer unique travel opportunities to our members. Travel
to fascinating destinations and have access to expert speakers,
political leaders, and substantive in-country briefings.