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Our Mission

The mission of the Savannah Council on World Affairs (SCWA) is to foster individual awareness of, broaden community interest in, and promote the study of international issues, and to work with other organizations concerned with similar objectives.

What We Do

• The Council provides a forum for discussion of international affairs by hosting monthly programs from September through May. Speakers are recognized authorities including current and former government officials, diplomats, educators, journalists, and members of non-governmental organizations. They come from both the U.S. and around the world. These programs have been offered since 1984.

• The Council is a non-partisan, tax-exempt organization and neither participates in political campaigns nor attempts to influence legislation. It is affiliated with, and pays dues to, the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA), located in Washington, D.C. This "parent" organization, founded in 1918, has 83 member councils with approximately 80,000 members, and is considered the premier organization providing information to the citizens of our country on international affairs. It organizes an annual National Conference focused on a subject or region of current interest, which many members of the Council choose to attend.

• The Council sponsors "Junior Councils" in local high schools, as an extension of WACA's "Great Decisions" Program. Among their activities are special speakers, panel discussions, and an essay contest with substantial cash prizes. The contest finalists participate in one of SCWA's regular programs, with a reading of the winning essay. This year a college-level "Great Decisions" program has been implemented in the form of an Honors course at Armstrong Atlantic State University, and expansion to Savannah State University is in progress.

• Council members are eligible to participate in travel programs sponsored by the Philadelphia Council. A wide variety of guided trips are available each year, and some are outstanding values. For further information on these programs, click here.

Officers, Program Chairs and Directors

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The Savannah Council on World Affairs, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-profit, all volunteer organization. Its purpose is to make available information, analysis, and strategic thinking about important international issues. The Savannah Council neither participates in political campaigns nor attempts to influence legislation. Founded in 1984, the Savannah Council is one of 85 councils affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America, established in 1918.