World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities

04/30/2026

Our last speakers of the 2025-2026 school year!
Thank you Seref and Yasemin for your informative presentation on Türkiye culture ❤️

Make sure to check out our website WACQC.org in August to see our speakers for 2026-2027 🫶🏻

04/06/2026

❤️2026 World Cultures Festival❤️

Thank you to all the performers, table hosts, and volunteers that helped put on another successful year of promoting cultural diversity!

Below are some highlighted photos from the event📸

FREE PHOTOS TO DOWNLOAD⬇️
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03/31/2026

6 KWQC covering the QC World Cultures Festival 2026
https://www.kwqc.com/2026/03/29/annual-qc-world-cultures-festival-honors-diversity-promotes-cultural-awareness/

02/13/2026

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is hosting an event Assessing Venezuela Pt. 2 that will examine the latest political shifts, regional implications, and what these changes mean for U.S. policy and future of Venezuela.

Tickets are FREE for all WAC members and $10.00 for non-members.

➡️Please use the following link to register: https://worldaffairscouncil.givecloud.co/product/5FE8CED/assessing-venezuela-pt-2

01/30/2026

This past Tuesday, Sara from Braking Traffik shared her survivor story and gave a very powerful and informative presentation on human trafficking awareness.

Her passion for helping at-risk youth and other survivors was inspiring and deeply impactful. WACQC thanks you!

Our next presentation is on February 24th. More information will be posted soon! ❤️

12/16/2025

You've invited!

The World Affairs Council of Orange County will host Dr. Richard Downie, a senior fellow for Latin American Studies at the Pacific Council on International Policy, for a webinar on the current situation in Venezuela.

When: Tuesday, December 16th | 12:00 P.M. PST
Where: Zoom Webinar | Registration required
Free for members; $10.00 for non members

Given the increase in military operations with air strikes on vessels allegedly carrying narcotics, questions on violations of U.S. and International humanitarian law prevail – diplomatic resolution seems wary in the least. Dr. Downie, an expert in Latin American politics, will dig into the situation and give his take on what is happening, what may result from the current diplomatic climate and the limits of diplomacy. Stay informed and join us for a fruitful discussion on Venezuela, the U.S. and Latin America.

https://worldaffairscouncil.org/event/venezuela-richarddownie/

International Law, Regional Dynamics, and U.S. Escalation

12/02/2025

Thank you Keith Porter for your presentation on the Stanley Center and your important work throughout the community!

➡️Our next presentation will be on January 27, 2026 on “The Human Face of Trafficking”

10/29/2025

We want to an extend a huge thank you to Dr. Mariano and his two students, Adriana and Annika for sharing your 10-day study abroad experience on environmental justice in Ecuador.

Your presentation was truly engaging and very informative for college students looking to study outside of the U.S!!

Our next program is on November 18th at 7 pm! Visit WACQC.org for more information!

10/24/2025

Thank you Professor David Crowe of Augustana College for sharing your insights and discoveries while teaching Vietnam War literature abroad. David shared his own book suggestions that reshaped his perspective on Vietnam and was super interactive with the audience! Thank you David ❤️❤️❤️

Our next speaker is on October 28th at 7 pm at the Bettendorf Public Library. Check out our website WACQC.org for more information!

10/24/2025