The World Affairs Council of Seattle, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, is the leading foreign affairs forum in the Pacific Northwest.

Members of the Council include schools, public institutions, businesses, and individuals, who want first hand information on global issues and direct participation in international exchange.

Description:
Through its Community Programs, the Council reaches a public considerably larger than its membership. These programs give the public the unique opportunity to question important speakers and engage in more personal discussion.

The World Affairs Fellows Program offers a series of monthly seminars on international affairs issues to a small yet dynamic group of future international leaders.

The Global Classroom supports K-12 educators as they teach about the world and youth through its Youth Leadership program. Through this initiative, the Council engages students in discussions about world cultures, peoples, histories, languages, economies, and affairs through a variety of programs. Sign up for a free teacher membership here.

Each year the International Visitor Program arranges meetings for over 900 prominent visiting professionals from over 120 nations. World Affairs Council members have the opportunity to provide home hospitality for international visitors.

The Young Professionals International Network (YPIN) is designed for younger associates in business or other professional career tracks, students, and others with ties to or interest in international affairs and cultures.

The Council offers a host of other activities to keep its members abreast of international affairs. Some of these events include the Great Decisions Lecture and Community Discussion Group Series, the Global Business Series, the Annual Lecture Series, Passport to the World, and the World Citizen and World Educator Awards Dinner.

History:
Since 1951, the Council’s purpose has been to promote greater understanding of global affairs in our Puget Sound community through a balance of public events, educational activities and the international visitor program.

Contact person: Kristy Carter, Senior Program Officer, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 441-5908

Address:

2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98121 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.world-affairs.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 1st Avenue, 10 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No