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Bringing the World to Vermont


"I am proud to represent a state whose citizens have a strong interest in foreign affairs. From human rights to the environment to the international business climate, it is critical that Vermonters educate themselves on global issues they care about - and the Vermont Council for World Affairs offers resources to help them," ~ Senator Patrick Leahy

Become a citizen diplomat!

In our global age, world affairs councils play an increasingly important role as vehicles for citizen participation and discussion on topics as varied as the environment, education, technology, health, and world trade.

"The need to engage our citizens in the issues affecting the environment, economics, education, trade and diplomacy is more pressing than ever. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is proud to support the mission of the Vermont Council on World Affairs," ~ Claudia H. Lovell, International Sales Manager, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

"Belonging to the Vermont Council on World Affairs helps me be part of international affairs in Vermont and has helped me stay abreast of important worldwide issues that are not normally found in mainstream news," ~ Linda Aines, international consultant and professor emeritus of University of Vermont

Highlights of VCWA activities:
  • An informative speakers program featuring notables such as Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist and author; Ambassador Yang of South Korea; Professor William Beeman of Brown University, a leading expert on Iran; and John Holden, President of the U.S.-China Relations Committee.


  • Serving as official host for over 2,500 visitors through the U.S. Department of State International Visitors Program.
  • Special honors including selection as host of the Northeast Regional Conference of the National Council for International Visitors and winning a U.S. State Department Israel-Arab Peace Partner grant.


"The time has never been better for Vermonters to take advantage of the programs and expertise of the Vermont Council for World Affairs to help them understand and navigate the political and economic forces of the world," ~ Governor Jim Douglas