Our Mission Statement

The Dayton Council on World Affairs, a non-partisan organization, promotes informed opinion and decision-making on
international political, economic, and social issues. We engage individuals and organizations with common interests in understanding diverse points of view and cultures.

Adult Programming

  • The Dayton Council on World Affairs provides a wide variety of programs and services suitable for all ages.
  • Our adult programs present in-depth discussions of international affairs and issues and opportunities for social and intellectual exchanges and networking.

———Adult and Youth Programs - Spring 2009———

Date: May 14, 2009 Inights
Speaker: Dr. William Shaw
Topic: God Grew Tired of Us: The Lost Boys of Sudan
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Date: May 18, 2009
Speaker: David Brown
Topic: India Rising
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———Great Decisions Discussion Groups———


Great Decisions is a program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, a national, non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization devoted to informing the general public about world affairs. DCOWA is the program’s regional coordinator.


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Great Decisions provides participants with a way to better understand critical world issues, economics, current events and international relations. Great Decisions study groups meet at various locations on regularly scheduled dates and times to discuss world affairs topics and events. The group meetings are free and open to the public, unless otherwise specified. The Great Decisions study guide can be purchased to use in conjunction with study groups. To find a discussion group in your area, call the Dayton Council on World Affairs office at 937-229-2319.

The Foreign Policy Association also has free on-line newsletters information.
For a list of available newsletters or to sign up, click here.

———International Forums———

International Forums are a special speaker series on current international topics. Well-known authorities on specific issues are invited to present a lecture, to which Dayton Council members have been invited. Information about specific programs will be mailed several weeks in advance.

Check the Calendar of Events for information on upcoming International Forums.

———Insights———

Insights is a series that povides a forum for informal sharing of travel experiences by Dayton-area residents. More than just a travelogue, each Insights lecture is an opportunity to view events, people and places from "behind-the-scenes." As individuals with first-hand experience, our speakers help foster and promote a deeper understanding of cultures and governments outside our own familiar United States borders.

Lectures are open to the public at a cost of $3.00 per program, payable at the door. The total cost for the lecture and a box luncheon is $10.00. You can order it by calling the DCOWA office at 229-2319. INSIGHTS

The DCOWA's "Insights" series provides an overview of political, economic, and cultural developments in countries around the world.