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Welcome to the Naples Council on World Affairs (NCWA) serving the southwest coast of Florida.

Our mission is to educate, inspire and engage our community in international affairs and critical global issues. (view President's Message)

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Activities are divided among educational opportunities for our members, school outreach programs for students in our community and special activities. Key programs include (click bold title for more details):

Feature Presentations - 10 lectures from November to April, featuring distinguished scholars and statesman.

Great Decisions - Weekly discussion groups from January to March, using material from the Foreign Policy Association.

Committee for Special Activities – additional lectures and events

Model United Nations – simulating the United Nations, includes 300 + HS students

Academic WorldQuest – World affairs team competitions for Middle and High Schools

Experiment in International Living (EIL) – Overseas programs for high school students

Georgetown University Scholarships – one week scholarship in International Relations or National Security

Village Assistance Program – provides modest financial assistance to economically distressed communities

Upcoming Activities/Events and News:

The Amb. Ryan Crocker presentation is now available for viewing to NCWA members here. Click here to view the presentation.
2013 Annual Dinner was held April 16th. Each table suggested what they thought was the most critical challenge facing the United States today. Click here to view this list.
NCWA sponsors trips around the world! Our own Mimi Gregory is leading a trip to France on September 24 to October 4th. Reserve a space by June 25th and save $250 per person.Click Here
Click here to view General Barry McCaffrey's presentation in PDF format.