COLLABORATE, CONNECT, INSPIRE:
WORLD AFFAIRS PARTNERSHIPS
At World Affairs, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration. Our mission, centered around bringing the world to Philadelphia and showcasing Philadelphia to the world, is realized through enduring partnerships. We are immensely proud of our shared journey with local and international organizations, corporations, and individuals who align with our vision. Together, we amplify the voices that instigate positive change, cultivating a world where connectivity and mutual understanding flourish.
SISTER CITIES:
STRENGTHENING GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
As stewards of the sister city relationships for the City of Philadelphia, World Affairs plays a pivotal role in fostering international collaboration and amplifying Philadelphia’s international influence. These meaningful connections link Philadelphia with cities around the world, creating avenues for cultural exchange, economic development, and mutual understanding.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Join a dynamic network of Philadelphia and regional businesses, universities, and institutions that are driving global connectivity. Partner with World Affairs to gain unparalleled global insights, foster cross-cultural understanding, and expand your influence around the globe. Join us in shaping a more connected, informed world, where your contribution resonates far beyond borders.
- AMETEK
- Green Family Foundation
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- The McLean Contributionship
- Mill Spring Foundation
- Morgan Lewis LLP
- The Satell Institute
- SEI
- UGI Corporation
- The Sabina and Raza Bokhari Foundation
- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Connelly Foundation
- The Doran Family Foundation
- Independence Blue Cross
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Althea de Baun Budd Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation
- Essential Utilities
- Fox Rothschild LLP
- Green and Spiegel LLC
- The Haverford Trust Company
- Spangles Custom Jewelry Designs
- Volpe and Koenig
- Albert W. Bader Foundation
- Fresh Start Development Company
- The Hellendall Family Foundation
- The Horner Foundation
- OneDigital/Bradley & Bradley Associates, Inc.
- Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC
- Temple University Office of Global Engagement
- Moran Center for Global Leadership, Villanova School of Business
GLOBALLY ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
In concert with an extensive network of local, state, and national organizations, as well as esteemed government entities, World Affairs propels Philadelphia’s influence on the world stage. Make your organization an integral part of this transformative journey, driving cross-cultural exchange alongside our other incredible partners.
- City of Philadelphia
- U.S. Department of State
- Global Ties U.S.
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
In collaboration with Philadelphia area middle and high schools, World Affairs is driving transformative change. Our programs provide invaluable opportunities for the next generation of global citizens and leaders to thrive. With interactive conferences, exchange programs, and engaging experiences, we ignite debate, encourage discourse, and offer fresh perspectives on global and local issues. Join us on a journey where the world becomes accessible and global citizens are forged.
- Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
- Armenian Sisters Academy
- Bunker Hill Middle School
- Chestnut Ridge Middle School
- Conwell Middle School
- Cook Wissahickon Elementary
- Dr. Henry H. Davis Family School
- G.A. Stetson Middle School
- Gateway Regional High School
- Gesu School
- Global Leadership Academy Charter School
- Haddonfield Friends School
- Helen A Ford Middle School
- Hope Partnership for Education
- Howard M. Phifer Middle School
- J. R. Fugett Middle School
- James G. Blaine School
- James R. Ludlow School
- Jenkintown Elementary School
- Jenkintown Middle School
- Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
- Lancaster Country Day School
- Log College Middle School
- Media Providence Friends School
- New Foundations Charter School
- Noor Ul Iman School
- Orchard Valley Middle School
- Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic
- Our Mother of Consolation
- Pemberton Township Middle School
- Penn Alexander School
- Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
- University Scholars Program
- School District of Philadelphia
- Shawmont School
- Springford High School
- Springton Lake Middle School
- St. Dominic School
- St. Mary Interparochial School
- St. Peter’s School
- The Haverford School
- Tredyffrin Easttown Middle School
- Valley Forge Middle School
- Waldron Mercy Academy
- Wallace Home School Group
- Warren G. Harding Middle School
- William Penn Charter School
- Academy at Palumbo
- Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
- Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
- Bishop Shanahan High School
- Bodine High School for International Affairs
- Cardinal O’ Hara High School
- Central High School
- Cinnaminson High School
- Constitution High School
- Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
- Crossroads Accelerated Academy
- Cupola Academy
- Devon Prep School
- Episcopal Academy
- Frankford High School
- Freire Charter School
- Friend’s Central High School
- Friends Select High School
- George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science
- Girard College
- Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
- Haddon Township High School
- Haverford High School
- Holy Ghost Preparatory School
- Iqra Academy
- Jenkintown High School
- Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School
- La Salle College High School
- Lower Moreland High School
- Malvern Preparatory School
- Jules E. Mastbaum High School
- Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- New Foundations Charter High School
- Northeast High School
- Parkway C.C. Middle College High School
- Penncrest High School
- Pennsauken High School
- Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
- Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter High School
- Roman Catholic High School
- School District of Philadelphia
- South Philadelphia High School
- Science Leadership Academy Center City
- Science Leadership Academy Beeber Campus
- Upper Darby High School
- Villa Maria Academy
- William Penn Charter High School
- Winslow Township High School
NONPROFIT ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is proud to partner with fellow globally-oriented nonprofit organizations to bring international affairs experiences to the greater Philadelphia area. Join us in engaging with the community on global topics and in promoting the world to Philadelphia and Philadelphia to the world.
SUPPORTING MEMBERS
Supporting members of World Affairs make an invaluable investment in connecting Philadelphia to the world and in our future global leaders. We extend a special thanks to the Leadership Circle of World Affairs, a distinguished group of our most generous supporters, whose deep involvement helps shape World Affairs’ future and sustain its mission in global affairs education.
GLOBAL BENEFACTOR
- William M. & Susan Doran
- Stanley D.† & Arlene Ginsburg
- Arlin Green & Paula Yudenfriend Green
- Steve & Susan Kelly
- William F. & Leslie MacDonald
- Edward M. & Cyma Satell
- Alfred P. West
SUPERPOWER
- John D. & Heather Emery
- Peggy & Gary Leimkuhler
- Monica McGrath
PREMIER
- Joseph A. & Ann Berquist
- Michael & Lisa Farrell
- Vincent & Donna Hartnett
- Brian A. & Soozung S. Rankin
- Mitchell & Beth Sargen
- William and MaryLou Spang
- Andrew Szabo & Susan Long
- Thomas Wall
- Richard E. & Diane Dalto Woosnam
STATESMAN
- Anonymous
- Paul S. Beideman
- Anthony J. & Linda Conti
- Maxine & Anthony Cuffe
- Brian & Lauren Dietrich
- Matthew J. & Lori Espe
- Christine & Sandy Geyelin
- David & Jacqui Griffith
- Raquel Guzmán
- Brian & Elizabeth Lee
- Andy & Jill Michal
- Daniel & Kelly Palazzo
- Peter & Lisa Ann Tucci
- Wendy & Thomas Williams
CABINET
- Jeff & Bernadette Bohn
- Robert Bond
- Arthur & Susan Friedman
- Elizabeth Gemmill
- Ian & Caryn Harris
- Ann Marie Horner
- Melanie Katzmann
- Edwin & Karen Leland
- Brian G. McElwee & Donna Staley-McElwee
- Leonard Olsen
- Gregory Reh & Mariann Boston-Reh
- John & Eve Sauter
- Lee & Nancy Tabas
- Lee J. & Betsy Woolley
AMBASSADOR
- Steven Aberblatt
- Christopher & Betsy D’Angelo
- Mark & Tobey Dichter
- Julie Eble & Bruno Ravalico
- Hannelore Fineman
- Annette Halpin
- Razvan Ionescu
- Donald & Gretchen Keenan
- Carl Kilhoffer & Patricia McDonagh
- Jeffrey Levy
- Barbara McGrath
- John Medveckis
- Marty & Stacey Moyers
- Sherry Mueller
- Anatoli Murha
- Robert Palaima
- Kevin Patrick
- Fritz & Julie Roegge
- Ronald Sandmeyer
- Alvar & Jennifer Soosaar
- Jack & Kathy Warnock
- David Webster
75TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS
We wouldn’t have been able to celebrate our 75th Anniversary of World Affairs without the incredible support of our generous sponsors. Their contributions were instrumental in making our 75th year a resounding success.
- William F. and Leslie MacDonald
- The Satell Family Foundation
- Ed & Cyma Satell
- EY
- Green Family Foundation
- Peggy & Gary Leimkuhler
- The McLean Contributionship
- AMETEK
- Independence Blue Cross
- Morgan Lewis
- Philadelphia International Airport
- JR Resources
- Quaker Houghton
- Spangles Jewelry Design
- Brian & Lauren Dietrich
- Michael & Lisa Farrell
- Sandra & Robert Immerman
- Joseph & Donna Kelley
- The McEwen Family Scholarship Fund
- Brian, Soozung & Robert Rankin
- Bill & MaryLou Spang
- Peter & Lisa Tucci
- Wendy & Tommy Williams
- AHI/Gohagen
- Dakota Studios
- Haverford Trust
- Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Ruotolo Spewak & Co.
- Visit Philadelphia
- Mitch & Beth Sargen
- Lauren Swartz & Joe Long
- Anonymous
- Lawrence & Barbara Bodine
- James Conmy & Nancy Rawson
- Mark & Tobey Dichter
- Larry Dubinski
- Lauren Gilchrist
- Raquel Guzmán
- Ian & Caryn Harris
- Claudia McBride & Kenneth Sklar
- John Medveckis
- Thomas Wall & Scott Conking
- James & Mary Wilkinson
- Lee & Elizabeth Woolley
- Richard Woosnam & Diane Dalto Woosnam
- Club Quarters Hotel
- Criterion Travel
- Eigen X
- Green and Spiegel
- JLL
- Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.
- One Penn Associates
- Orbridge
- Thalassa
- TW Cooper Insurance
- Ukrainian Federal Credit Union
- USI Insurance
