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“A well informed electorate is a prerequisite to democracy.”
Thomas Jefferson

Meet and learn from the people who shape our world

As a World Affairs Council member, you join a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about expanding international awareness. Members participate in world class events featuring speakers who provide the stories behind the headlines as well as special receptions and gatherings.

As a member you will have the opportunity to build relationships with other liked minded individuals and professionals that are in the local international affairs community. Your membership is valuable in supporting World Affairs Council programming and student outreach in the community.

Events

Never Again Starts Here: Confronting Genocide, Honoring Truth

Date:

Thu Oct 30, 2025 - 5:30 pm

Location:

University Club, East Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA, USA

This event will focus on the importance of addressing genocide. In addition to the issue of compelling moral outrage, genocides are literally affecting our own security and economic realities in the here and now, even when they have occurred thousands ...

Angels of War: Honoring the Nurses of the Vietnam War

Date:

Wed Nov 5, 2025 - 11:00 am

Location:

American Legion Post 291, 215 15th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA

Join us for an inspiring conversation featuring Justice Eileen Moore, Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal and former Army nurse in the Vietnam War, alongside Judge David O. Carter, U.S. District Court Judge and decorated Vietnam veteran. COL ...

Canada & the U.S.: A Friendly Discussion in Uncertain Times

Date:

Wed Nov 12, 2025 - 11:00 am

Location:

AnQi Bistro, Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Join the World Affairs Council–Orange County for a special luncheon featuring the Canadian Consul General, who will share insights on the state of Canada–U.S. business and international relations, including tariffs, trade, tourism, and new cross-border business opportunities. This exclusive event ...

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The World Affairs Councils of America was founded in 1918.

It is the largest nonprofit international affairs organization in the United States.

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The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest non-profit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues with 94 councils across 40 states reaching more than half a million people a year.

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