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YOUR BRIDGE TO THE WORLD

WHO WE ARE

World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a member of the national association of World Affairs Councils of America (WACA), a nationwide network of councils fostering a deeper understanding of key global issues.

WHAT WE DO

WACQC is dedicated to promoting awareness of international affairs by organizing high quality programs once a month and an annual World Cultures Festival.

OUR MISSION

The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to foster global education and international understanding within the Quad Cities and beyond.

Join Us for One of Our 2023-24    Monthly Events

24
Sep

From Bettendorf to Bulgaria: A Taste of Eastern Europe's Best-Kept Secret, Laura Meloy

29
Oct

Through the Chaos, Thinking About the 2024 Election, Dr. Henry Marquard, St. Ambrose University

19
Nov

Women in Sports: Starts, Pitstops, and New Routes, Dr. Sarah Eikleberry, Dept. of Kinesiology at St. Ambrose University 

28
Jan

Our Living Lands and Waters, Mike Coyne-Logan, Education Facilitator, Living Lands & Waters

25
Feb

A Special Journey as a Refugee to the U.S., Niyera Ninette, World Relief of Moline and Issac Carr, QC Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees. 

25
Mar

Reconnecting with Roots: Bridging Indigenous Heritage and Mental Well-being, Daisy Morgan, Director, Center for Nonprofit Excellence, QC Community Foundation. 
 

30
Mar

Annual QC World Cultures Festival
**Hosted at Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University

22
Apr

A special presentation at St. Ambrose University- Evaluating International Criminal Law. Leila Nadya Sadar, J.D. James Carr, Professor of International Criminal Law; Special Advisor on Crimes Against Humanity to the ICC Prosecutor, Washington University. 
 

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We are very happy to be a part of Iowa Shares: a coalition of social change, environmental, and cultural nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Iowa

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