World Affairs Council of Western Michigan Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan is a small nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that aims to help people and organizations engage thoughtfully with international issues. Operating in the civic and social sector, it upholds values of credibility, objectivity, relevance, civility, and connection. Through programs and partnerships, the council works to broaden global awareness within the Western Michigan community. Recent activity includes launching the Vandenberg Prize for global collaboration, with the inaugural award going to a retired ambassador. It has also collaborated with local institutions such as the Kent District Library to present programs, including a 2017 series at the Cascade branch, that promote global awareness.