To change the world,
first know the world.
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan empowers the people and organizations of West Michigan to engage thoughtfully with the world.
About Us
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan empowers the people and organizations of West Michigan to engage thoughtfully with the world.
We host over 40 programs a year on international relations, foreign policy, and world-focused topics.

Upcoming Events
Recent Media
Nov 17, 2023 — Kent District Library
Article — She’s Gone Missing: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women with Heather Bruegl
Oct 5, 2023 — Kent District Library
Article — Voices of Indigenous Peoples Series Presented by Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
Oct 3, 2023 — Kent District Library
Article — The History and Consequences of Indigenous Boarding Schools in Michigan and Beyond with Patricia Shackleton
Aug 31, 2023 — Great Decisions
Article — Long-running Great Decisions program moves to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in February 2024
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