CONNECTING 
OUR STATE AND THE WORLD...
CONNECTING OUR STATE AND THE WORLD BY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING PEOPLE
OF ALL AGES
TO BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS.
Our Programs
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Hosting meaningful discussions on current world affairs

At the World Affairs Council of Maine, we create the space for the exchange of knowledge and ideas on today's pressing global topics. Attend a presentation, or join lunchtime and after-hours discussions on a range of cross-cultural and international issues. We invite you to join our next event.

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Supporting Mainers to become global citizens

Our goal is to provide educational opportunities to Maine people of all ages. Through our WorldQuest program, high schoolers compete on their knowledge of global affairs, while our Great Decisions courses at the Osher Lifelong Institute provide the opportunity to study multifaceted international issues in an academic setting.

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Building relationships through international connections

We believe that relationships and community are key components of global citizenship. We create opportunities for friendly exchange through our monthly discussion groups. Our IVLP program and Know Your Neighbor lunch series build community between Mainers, new Mainers, and rising leaders from around the world.

The World Affairs Council of Maine is proud to be an independent and
nonpartisan organization that promotes civil discourse, awareness, and candor
through informed conversations about complex global issues.
 
Upcoming Events
Virtual Member Coffee + Discussion Group
Mar 31, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webinar
Topic: Northern Ireland and Brexit - This event is free and open to WACM members only. RSVP required; we keep the group to 12 participants or fewer.
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POSTPONED: Whither the North Korean Roller Coaster: What is at Stake and What are the Options?
Time is TBD
CIEE: Council on International Education, 300 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Join us as North Korea scholar Brad Babson walks us through the recent history of challenges on the Korean Peninsula and helps us to understand the options for a path forward.
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POSTPONED: He Named Me Malala - Film Screening + Discussion
Time is TBD
Wishcamper Center, Lee Auditorium, Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
After the Taliban tries to kill her for speaking out on behalf of girls' education, Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai emerges as a leading advocate for children's rights and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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We are located on the beautiful Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine.

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The University of Southern Maine, northern New England’s outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. As a center for discovery, scholarship, and creativity, USM provides resources for the state, the nation, and the world.

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We are a proud member of the World Affairs Councils of America and Global Ties U.S.

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The World Affairs Councils of America represents and supports the largest national non-partisan network of local councils that are dedicated to educating, inspiring and engaging Americans in international affairs and the critical global issues of our times.

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Global Ties U.S. strengthens relationships between individuals and nations by making international exchange programs more effective.

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