BECOME A MEMBER 

Become a World Affairs member and witness more open doors between you and the world. 

Gain access to exclusive benefits, including public program discounts, invitations to off-the-record conversations with international figures, and opportunities to volunteer with the next generation of global leaders. If you’re a lifelong learner with a passion for global affairs and giving back to youth, World Affairs is your new home.

Are you a curious, lifelong learner with a passion for global affairs? Are you looking to connect with people who share your international interests in the Philadelphia area? Do you value giving back to our youth and supporting global education in our schools? A World Affairs membership is your key to the world!

ENGAGEMENT

Join the largest and oldest international nonprofit in the greater Philadelphia region.

ACCESS 

Dialogue with influential, global figures at an event, over dinner, or at your home.

CONNECTION 

Network with an internationally minded group of citizen diplomats and community leaders.

CURIOSITY 

Keep updated on global affairs – and support global affairs education programs for middle- and high schools.

ENGAGEMENT

Join the largest and oldest international nonprofit in the greater Philadelphia region.

ACCESS

Dialogue with influential figures in the global arena at an event, over dinner, or at your home.

CONNECTION

Network with an internationally minded group of citizen diplomats and community leaders from Philadelphia and around the world.

CURIOSITY 

Keep updated on global affairs – and support global affairs education programs for middle- and high schools.

ENGAGEMENT

Join the largest and oldest international nonprofit in the greater Philadelphia region.

ACCESS 

Dialogue with influential figures in the global area at an event, over dinner, or at your home.

CONNECTION 

Network with an internationally minded group of citizen diplomats and community leaders.

CURIOSITY 

Keep updated on global affairs – and support global affairs education programs.

INVEST IN FUTURE LEADERS 

Renew your World Affairs membership and invest in our future global leaders. Your membership helps World Affairs bring global education programs to 3,000 students from 100 regional schools each year.  

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP TIERS

Membership at any level is an invaluable investment in global citizenship and connecting Philadelphia to the world! Explore our membership tiers below to choose your gateway to the world. 

Designed for those 35 or younger, the Young Friends membership provides membership benefits for one (1) person: 

  • Discounted access for one (1) person to speaker programs 
  • One (1) complimentary program ticket for use at World Affairs’ home venue 
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • DailyChatter subscription 
  • Discounted access for one (1) person to speaker programs 
  • One (1) complimentary program ticket for use at World Affairs’ home venue 
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • DailyChatter subscription
  • Discounted access for two (2) people to speaker programs 
  • Two (2) complimentary program tickets for use at World Affairs’ home venue 
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • DailyChatter subscription
  • Discounted access for two (2) people to speaker programs 
  • Four (4) complimentary program tickets for use at World Affairs’ home venue 
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • DailyChatter subscription
  • Donor recognition as supporting member(s) on World Affairs’ website
  • Complimentary access to all programs at World Affairs’ home venue
  • Discounted access to offsite speaker programs 
  • Invitations to private, off the record reception and dinner opportunities with speakers (paid ticket, when available)
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts
  • Annual Stranger’s Guide subscription
  • DailyChatter subscription
  • Donor recognition as supporting member(s) on World Affairs’ website
  • Complimentary access to all World Affairs speaker programs
  • Invitations to private, off the record reception and dinner opportunities with speakers
  • Complimentary signed books by speakers, as available
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts
  • Annual Stranger’s Guide subscription
  • DailyChatter subscription
  • Donor recognition as supporting member(s) on World Affairs’ website
  • Complimentary access to all World Affairs speaker programs
  • Invitations to private, off the record reception and dinner opportunities with speakers
  • Photo opportunities with speakers, as available
  • Reserved seating at applicable programs
  • Complimentary meals at luncheon & dinner programs
  • Head Table opportunities, as available
  • Complimentary signed books by speakers, as available
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts
  • Annual Stranger’s Guide subscription
  • DailyChatter subscription
  • Donor recognition as Leadership Circle member(s) on all program materials
  • Donor recognition as supporting member(s) on World Affairs’ website
  • Complimentary access to all World Affairs speaker programs
  • Invitations to private, off the record reception and dinner opportunities with speakers
  • Photo opportunities with speakers, as available
  • Reserved seating at applicable programs
  • Complimentary meals at luncheon & dinner programs
  • Head Table opportunities, as available
  • Complimentary signed books by speakers, as available
  • Complimentary access to virtual programs
  • Invitations to World Affairs-organized volunteer opportunities
  • Invitations to host international visiting professionals for dinner or for a homestay
  • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts
  • Annual Stranger’s Guide subscription
  • DailyChatter subscription

MAXIMIZE YOUR
EXPERIENCE 

Engage in discussions with global leaders, meet young professionals from around the world, and volunteer at World Affairs’ global affairs education programs. Membership enhances your access to all of our programmatic offerings! 

JOIN
WORLD AFFAIRS 

We’re kicking off another exciting year of speaker programming this fall—join us or upgrade your membership at the Ambassador level ($500) this August and receive complimentary access to culinary and cultural journeys!

JOIN
WORLD AFFAIRS 

Are you ready to pick up your keys to the world? Join World Affairs today! 

JOIN
WORLD AFFAIRS 

Are you ready to pick up your keys to the world? Join World Affairs today! 

APPLY BY NOV 15!

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