The World Affairs Council helps students understand their world – the cultures, peoples, economies, and geography as well as the conflicts, challenges, and possibilities. Through more than 60 intriguing and interactive events each year, our educational outreach brings together students from all parts of Houston.

They meet world leaders, question, and discuss the international topics, discovering how they affect their lives. Council programs promote civic participation – one of the cornerstones of democracy – and build globally competent citizens.

We also offer professional development for teachers, an international resource library, and lesson plans on current international topics. Our teacher workshops are certified by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented. 

Student and teacher programs for the 2010-2011 academic year:

v  Young Leader's Forum v  Conversations with History v  Portrait of the World workshops v  Global Energy Initiative v  Houston Urban Debate League v  Academic WorldQuest

v  International Education Week v  Foreign Language Awards Luncheons v  World Cultures Summit v  Global Ambassadors v  Speaker for your classroom v  Landmine Awareness Week

Note to Teachers from Beth Madison
Chairman of the World Affairs Council

You are the most important resource for your students learning.