The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
In service to Greater Houston as a Global City, the mission of our Council is to promote understanding of the world – its people, politics, economies and cultures – to enable the Houston community to participate more effectively in the global world.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Global Houston Model UN 2025 Lead-up Sessions – The United Nations and Conflict Resolution
Secrets of the 1910 Courthouse: An Exclusive Tour for Global Young Professionals
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Step up, rep your school, and test your global knowledge on one of Houston’s biggest stages.
Compete in a fast-paced, team-based showdown on world affairs, and aim to be the top team that earns a full travel scholarship to Washington, D.C.
Think you know the world? Prove it
GLOBAL AFFAIRS & U.S FOREIGN POLICY INSTITUTE
For those pursuing a deeper understanding of global affairs and U.S foreign policy to benefit their professional development or personal knowledge, the institute is an excellent resource to gain a more comprehensive grasp of the world as it is today.
FALL 2024 starts September 24th
ONLINE Option Available
Global Houston
Model UN 2025
Connect, Learn, and Lead on the Global Stage!
Ready to be a united nations delegate?
Represent countries from around the world and solve the world’s most pressing global issues!
April 5 2025, the West Houston Institute
Global Young Professionals
The Council’s Global Young Professionals discussions engage early career professionals, aged 21 to 40, in peer-driven learning and dialogue on leading international affairs issues.
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Global Adventures Travel
We focus on organizing unforgettable journeys to one-of-a-kind destinations for small groups of 10 to 20 travelers. Travelers are guided from the beginning to the end of the experience to ensure safety, knowledge, cultural exchange and entertainment, giving them an opportunity to connect with their surroundings and with one another.