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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.
SPONSORS:
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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