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About the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

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. Established in 1949 as a forum for discussing differing points of view, the Council does not endorse candidates for public office or lobby for policies. Membership is open to all who share its principles. The Council currently serves more than 75 corporate members and their executives, and nearly 2,000 individual members.

Council President Claudia McBride ext. 232

Due to renovations taking place at the Council's offices beginning Monday, July 19th, please be advised that you may experience difficulties reaching individuals by phone or e-mail. If you call the Council at 215-561-4700 and cannot get an answer for a specific individual, extension or department, please dial extension 200.
Main phone:	215-561-4700
Fax:	215-561-5660
Travel (toll free):	800-942-5004, ext. 209 and 217
Travel and Education fax:	215-561-5660

Education and Public Programs

The Council plays a pivotal role in education in the region. For almost five decades, the Council has sponsored a nationally acclaimed world affairs education program that has become a staple part of the curriculum of major school districts in southern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. We directly reach 2,100 students each year.

Membership and Development

Whether you're a student, a business professional or an individual with a keen interest in the news and the world around you, you'll discover the World Affairs Council to be one of the best ways to fulfill those interests. Membership at all levels gives you access to the most influential figures of the national and international scene, as well as opportunities to develop social and professional contacts through networking.

Public Programs

As one of the top public policy forums in the nation, the Council also offers a diverse series of more than 20 informative programs each year, enabling members to see, hear, and question some of the most influential people of our time. Council programs also provide members with opportunities to network while discussing relevant issues of the day. Experience firsthand observations and insightful commentary from the people who actually make the news – people like presidents and prime ministers, authors and economists, corporate CEOs and leading journalists.

Travel

The Council also has been offering tours to members and cooperating Councils for more than 30 years. These trips offer all the highlights of touring, as well as access to political leaders and other local experts who give the behind-the-scenes views and briefings that make our trips unique. Many of our tours feature leaders such as career diplomats and journalists who share their expertise with our travelers. WACA has designated the Travel Program as a national Flagship program of excellence.

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