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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, 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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