World Affairs Council of Las Vegas

Find your place in citizen diplomacy

There is more than one way to connect Las Vegas with the world.

Your connection to the world

Where would you like to begin?

Join the conversation.

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Attend a conversation

Hear authoritative perspectives on global issues and connect with other members and guests.

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Become a member

Take part in WACLV’s community of globally engaged Southern Nevadans.

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Travel with purpose

Explore cultural and historical questions through the partner travel program.

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Welcome the world.

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Be a Professional Resource

Bring substantive local expertise to international professional exchange.

Share your expertise

Help the mission grow.

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Donate

Support the institution behind the exchanges, conversations, and educational programs.

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Education & Academic WorldQuest

Help students build knowledge of world affairs and international opportunities.

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Support WACLV

Help citizen diplomacy thrive.

Support the Council behind the exchanges, conversations, and educational programs that connect Southern Nevada with the world.

  • International professional exchange through IVLP.
  • Public conversations with speakers on world affairs.
  • Global education through Academic WorldQuest.

A gift of your choosing

Choose a suggested gift or select Other on the donation page to enter your own amount.

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Explore sponsorship or give your time and expertise.

Volunteer, educate, connect

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WACLV welcomes help with website development, marketing, program development, grant writing, event organization, and community relations. High-school educators can help develop World Affairs Councils of America programs. Students may work with WACLV on an internship proposal and one-to-one mentoring.

Community ambassador opportunities include hosting a potluck dinner, volunteering as a driver, hosting on a bus for larger groups, and greeting visitors at the airport. Ask WACLV which roles are currently needed.

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Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is a nonpartisan group of leading individuals in government, business and education who provide advice to the board in carrying out our mission to connect Las Vegas with the international community.

Contact WACLV to discuss how your experience could contribute. Participation is not represented as automatic appointment.

Why Las Vegas matters

A global meeting place. A local point of view.

Tourism, conventions, entertainment and sports bring the world here. Water, energy, research and international business give us shared questions to explore.

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