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Global Citizens Fellowship in Our Region’s Business

“We know that when you invest in a woman, you invest in a community. There’s a multiplier effect. That’s everywhere around the world, whether that’s investing in an industry, in a business, in a community, in a family. When you invest in a woman, the investment goes further.” Watch more...

Refugees Enhance Areas Where They Resettle

"Betty Cruz, president/CEO World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, says immigrants and refugees often settle in a neighborhood when they arrive. One family resettles, finds opportunity and sends word about the area. 'Word grows and that’s how the community grows,' Cruz says." Read more from The Business Journal.

World Affairs Council launching all-female cohort

"The World Affairs Council has been helping Pittsburgh see the big picture since 1931. Now they are launching an all female cohort to help local leaders transform their work through a global lens. Host Heather Abraham talks with Executive Director Betty Cruz."   Watch the full segment on Talk Pittsburgh.

SEEN: World Affairs Council celebrates 50 years of hip-hop

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Previewing the ‘Soiree’ with the World Affairs Council of…

Katie O'Malley was joined by Treble NLS, a musical artist, and Betty Cruz, the president and CEO of the World Affairs Council, to preview a new event that's coming in a few weeks called "The Soiree."   Watch the full video.

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh announces 2023 Illuminate Award…

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh announced the recipients of the Illuminate Awards. The awards, according to a press release from the organization, recognize leaders who make a difference in “advancing global mindedness and connection in the Pittsburgh region as a community leader, business leader, educator and youth figure."  ...

Ayushma Neopaney: Belonging and becoming American

"On a recent evening, 30 students from my high school gathered to share a meal of traditional Nepali foods like momos and chow mein noodles. We’re a pretty diverse mix — American born, immigrant, white and students of color. And we’re all members of Global Minds, a youth-led after-school program...

Upper St. Clair student named World Affairs Council fellow

Upper St. Clair High School sophomore Giuliana A. has been named a Fundraising & Development Fellow at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. She is one of only seven students from throughout the region selected for this year-long experience. Read more from the South Hills Almanac.

Upper St. Clair junior named World Affairs Council Fellow

An Upper St. Clair High School junior has been selected to participate in the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Youth Fellowship program. Lucia M. will serve as a Careers & Conferences Fellow from June 1, 2023, through June 15, 2024. Lucia is looking forward to working and collaborating with others...

Pittsburgh’s Immigrant Puzzle: How do we catch up in…

From Pittsburgh Quarterly:   Allegheny county’s small population bump from 2010 to 2020 owes much to a spike in the number of immigrants who decided to make it their home. They accounted for more than 60 percent of the 27,000 residents the county added overall.   “Pittsburgh has the potential...