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The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is an affiliate of the World Affairs Councils of America

Established in 1949, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to creating an informed citizenry on matters of national and international significance.

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Fri, May 16, 2008, LUNCHEON Douglas Feith Undersecretary of Defense (2001-2005)
Just confirmed! Mon, May 19, 2008, LUNCHEON The Hon. Bill Richardson Governor of New Mexico
Hold the date! Wed, Jun 18, 2008, EVENING Superpowers of the 21st Century Featuring Bill Emmott, former editor-in-chief of The Economist; Parag Khanna, author of The New York Times magazine cover story on rising powers; and Mona Sutphen, managing director of Stonebridge International and co-author of The Next American Century Mon, Sep 15, 2008 Thomas Friedman Green is the New Red, White and Blue For support of this speaker series, the Council gratefully acknowledges and

The Council thanks its most generous supporters

Celebration of Margaret Lonzetta
Celebrate the career and contributions of Margaret Lonzetta Tue, June 10, 2008, EVENING Join us for special evening in honor of Margaret Lonzetta on the occasion of her retirement following a 35-year career with the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Special Guest: Phil Martelli, Head Coach of Men's Basketball, St. Joseph's University.

Tribute to the troops

WAC chairman Tony Conti, Mrs. Linda Conti, WAC president Claudia McBride, Mrs. Cheri Hermance, General James Cartwright, Mr. Frank Hermance, Mrs. Sue Doran, Mr. Bill Doran, Mrs. Loralee West and Mr. Alfred West at the Council's 2008 Atlas Award (click photo for full story)

Focus on Education

Bodine HS/WAC Philadelphia identified as 'Best Practice Effective Community Partnership

Bodine/WAC partnership has been identified a 'Best Practice Effective Community Partnership' by the school district of Philadelphia and Gina Hart wins Teacher of the Year award! Read more

Learn more about the Council's Global Leadership Programs for students and teachers

Travel the world

Council participants on the World Leaders Symposium with President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. Next World Leaders to the Middle East, March 2009, with Secretary James A. Baker III and Ambassador Dennis Ross

Council travelers on the World Leaders Symposium with President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush. The next World Leaders symposium will be held in the Middle East in March 2009 with Secretary James A. Baker III and Ambassador Dennis Ross.

The Council has been offering tours to its members and to Cooperating Councils for more than thirty years. These trips offer all the highlights of touring plus access to political leaders and other local for behind the scenes views and briefings that make our trips special and unique.

Take a look at our most substantive, exclusive Council trips: "Inside" trips are resource rich featuring private briefings, behind-the-scenes visits or expert lecturers.

Now Booking

June 12, 2008 Day Trip to Washington D.C. Visit the newly opened NEWSEUM, a museum that takes visitors behind-the-scenes to see how and why news is made. We'll also visit the FDR Memorial located on the Cherry Tree Walk.

November 9-17, 2008 Inside Beijing with Shanghai 3-day optional extension. Just added additional departure as first sold out within two weeks. Sightseeing, most meals, briefings. $2,195 including airfare (plus taxes).

November 9-26, 2008 Ancient Sites of the Mediterranean with award-winning journalist Bill Moyers. Sail aboard the Corinthian from Athens to Malaga via Sicily, North Africa. Advance reservations now open from $6,995.

Just Added – September 17-25, 2008 Malta & Sicily. Council leader Maria Zammit brings family connections and special meetings to this new destination for us. $3,095 plus airfare. Reserve by May 23 and save $600 a couple.

Now available — Visa and Insurance Services!

Early Booking deadlines for Danube; Baltic Sea Cruise; Ukraine and Bucharest — discounts extended to March!