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August 24, 2022

Meet the nonprofit aiming to build a more inclusive…

"Believe it or not, there is life beyond the Steel City. For over 90 years, The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh has been spreading that message, sending students to explore different countries, educating people about political candidates, and working to remind Pittsburghers that there are things happening in the rest...
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June 6, 2022

World Affairs Council’s Illuminate winners making Pittsburgh a more…

We announced the recipients of our first Illuminate Awards, which recognize leaders who have made a difference in advancing global mindedness and connection in the Pittsburgh region in four categories – community leader, business leader, educator and youth. Read more in this article from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: World Affairs Council's...
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Uncategorized December 6, 2021

Global Minds Founder Peyton Klein Named to Forbes 30…

Global Minds founder Peyton Klein is featured on the Education and Youngest lists of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Class of 2022. Peyton founded Global Minds, a by-youth, for-youth organization, five years ago at Pittsburgh’s Taylor Allderdice High School. The program has expanded from a single club to a network across...
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Uncategorized November 30, 2021

A Message from Council President & CEO Betty Cruz…

Hear from Council President & CEO Betty Cruz on Giving Tuesday! Today is Giving Tuesday – a global day of radical generosity. Millions of people across the world are giving back and changing their communities for the better. [video poster="https://worldpittsburgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-29-at-3.48.22-PM.png" width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://worldpittsburgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Betty-Opening.mp4"][/video]   This year, the Council celebrated our...
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Uncategorized November 10, 2021

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh announces new brand, strategic…

From Pittsburgh Business Times: The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is rebranding. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization says that it is changing to further realize its vision, launching a new three-year strategic plan along with the rebrand. The plan will focus on the “Theory of Change,” with an emphasis being placed...
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Uncategorized September 12, 2021

Youth to Take Charge of The World

Our Youth Voice & Innovation Fellow, Connor Dalgaard, writes in PublicSource about the limits of social media activism and how youth can work to create change in their communities:   "As a 17-year-old, I spend a great deal of time on apps like Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. I consume endless...
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Uncategorized August 31, 2021

90 Activities for 90 Years: Week Nine (9/6-9/12)

Welcome to the ninth weekly activity roundup of our 90 for 90 anniversary campaign! Every day during our anniversary celebration from July 13 to October 11, we will be promoting globally-minded podcasts and movies, virtual events around the world, and in-person activities you can do in Pittsburgh or in your...
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Uncategorized August 30, 2021

90 Activities for 90 Years: Week Eight (8/30-9/5)

Welcome to the eight weekly activity roundup of our 90 for 90 anniversary campaign! Every day during our anniversary celebration from July 13 to October 11, we will be promoting globally-minded podcasts and movies, virtual events around the world, and in-person activities you can do in Pittsburgh or in your...
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