In December of 2005 the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana was proud to unveil its new Global Issues Forum Series supported by the Brown-Forman Corporation. The first event featured the French Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Jean-David Levitte. The series includes community-wide presentations highlighting current issues of global importance with internationally-known presenters.

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Since its beginning as the Louisville International Cultural Center, the World Affairs Council has served as the US State Department’s International Visitor Council for Kentucky and Southern Indiana (CIV). As the Kentucky and Southern Indiana CIV, the Council develops professional and cultural programs for 200-300 official visitors each year who are in our area as invitees of the US government. “Citizen Diplomacy” programs such as these serve a vital role not only in improving understanding of America abroad, but also in assisting leaders from around the world in developing the capacity of their nations to help their citizens improve their lives.

Visitor programs at WACA/KY include:
International Visitor Leadership Program
Community Connections
Open World Program
Young Leadership Exchange

World Affairs Councils nationwide emphasize global education programs in the schools as a major part of their mission. This World Affairs Council is no exception.

Educational programs at WACA/KY include:
Academic WorldQuest
The Hershberg Scholarship