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The World Affairs Council Tacoma (WACT) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to promote public understanding of world affairs, and to enhance the ability of its members to engage in a global community.

We feature guest speakers such as international figures, academics, business professionals, and journalists.  Speakers provide the opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful discussions about world affairs.
  

upcoming events

Our traditional programming is on a summer hiatus, and will resume in the fall.
Join us for book club if you can. Otherwise, we’ll see you in September!

View previous events here. Don't forget to check out events at our sister organization, Olympia World Affairs Council.

Missed an event? Check out our WAC Tacoma YouTube channel for recordings of our programming!


Council BLOG

  • Are you interested in hosting an international exchange student in your home?

    Monday, April 04, 2022 3:54 PM | Anonymous

    International students are looking for families in the Tacoma area to host them as part of their high school study abroad programs. If you've ever considered welcoming an international exchange student into your home, please visit bit.ly/tacomahosts today to find out what the responsibilities are and whether you meet the qualifications to become a host family. 

  • CHECK IT OUT: A Tale of Two Port Cities (during the Pandemic)

    Monday, March 21, 2022 8:29 PM | *World Affairs Council Tacoma (Administrator)

    World Affairs Council of Tacoma member, Michael Fowler, will be speaking at an event for the Northwest China Council on Thursday, March 24th 2022 via Zoom. Fowler is the Managing Director and Senior Trade Consultant at the World Trade Center in Tacoma where he's been working on a trade and investment project which arose from the Sister City relationship between Tacoma and the city of Fuzhou, China. At this event, he'll be discussing how the city of Tacoma has leveraged its Sister City relationship with Fuzhou to help improve the lives of their citizens. 

    For more information or to register for this event, please click here. 

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Our membership is a group of Tacomans and South Sounders who are passionate about fostering global engagement and aiding in connecting our region with the rest of the world. We are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us in our mission.

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If you aren't ready for a yearly commitment at this time with a membership, please consider donating.

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950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 310, Tacoma, Washington 98402
Phone: 253-251-2750 | Email: administrator@wactacoma.com
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World Affairs Council Tacoma is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America network.

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