Leadership

Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island (WACRI). For 77 years we have brought the world to Rhode Island. WACRI is a non-profit, non-partisan statewide organization dedicated to promoting public knowledge, involvement, discussion and citizen understanding and awareness of the world and its people, places, cultures, events and global issues. We accomplish our mission through our monthly Guest Speaker and Great Decisions programs, by hosting international visitors, and by promoting learning about world affairs in our grade schools and higher education institutions.

WACRI is a proud member of the World Affairs Councils of America, our nationwide parent organization that provides a resource for programming, activities and best practices. We are supported primarily through individual and family memberships, corporate sponsorships, annual donations, special events and underwriting and grant support from foundations.

We encourage you to join the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island and to enjoy the many benefits of membership. These include:

The World Affairs Council is your link to the entire world — right here in Rhode Island. So come join us and be part of the “best kept secret” in our state.

Again, Welcome!

GREG CHAFEE
President
The World Affairs Council of Rhode Island