The Council
The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston is a non-profit, non-partisan 501 c-3 community-supported organization. Founded in 1969, the World Affairs Council is dedicated to the understanding of global issues, world cultures and international affairs through a range of exciting and engaging educational initiatives.
About Us
Mission
The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston promotes better understanding of the world – its people, politics, economies, and cultures – to enable Houstonians to participate more effectively in the global world.
What We Do
The World Affairs Council supports the Greater Houston community to understand the unique and complex global issues that affect our world, our state, our community, our businesses, and our lives.
Each day the World Affairs Council provides thoughtful programs and events centered around international affairs. Through a variety of global programs and events, the World Affairs Council serves both adults and students by convening thought leaders, change-makers, and an engaged community to share ideas, learn from each other and affect change.
Values
The World Affairs Council promotes dialogue and UNDERSTANDING through the exchange of ideas and perspectives in an open and respectful environment and serves the COMMUNITY as the non-partisan aggregator of diverse global issues. The World Affairs Council encompasses a commitment to EXCELLENCE, continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards in all aspects of work.
History
The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston has provided world affairs programming since 1969 and is the largest public nonpartisan forum in the region.
It performs the crucial responsibility of helping the community better understand complex world issues, operating from the premise that every citizen in a democratic society has the right to be informed.
Now, more than ever, it is important that we equip residents of Houston, a global city, with the tools to succeed in an interconnected global world, where the actions of one citizen, one community, one nation, impact us all.
The World Affairs Council of Greater Houston is a long-standing member of the World Affairs Councils of America, a national organization with chapters in more than 95 cities across the nation.
Support Our Mission
Our work to furthering our global education mission is only possible with individuals like you on our side.