WACLV –The World Affairs Councils of Las Vegas

The World Affairs Las Vegas City Council

ENHANCING GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING

The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas is a non-profit 501(c)(3) non-partisan member organization of the World Affairs Councils of America and Global Ties US. We are one of over 100 grassroots organizations across 40 states and the District of Columbia dedicated to engaging with and educating Americans on foreign policy and international affairs.

The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas is committed to providing diverse opportunities for the Southern Nevada community to become involved in activities promoting international awareness. The Board is interested in hearing from anyone that wishes to have greater involvement in the WACLV. We are an all volunteer organization. There are a number of exciting ways we invite you to get involved. Join our Advisory Board, be a part of our International Visitors Committee, become an intern, volunteer or host a professional international exchange delegation.

International Volunteer and Visitor Leadership programs

Up Coming Delegation

December 13 – 16, 2023

Focus: Wastewater Reuse and Water Conservation

Country: Mexico

Project Objectives:

Promote the re-use of treated wastewater for industrial and agricultural purposes.
Build support for potable water reuse (currently illegal in Mexico).
Reduce Baja California’s dependency on Colorado River water.
Improve awareness of water scarcity.

New Event

China’s Global Impact: A Discussion with Wen Chen

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) quickly gained financial power after China joined the World Trade Organization. During the past 20 years, the Chinese government built up business ties with Hollywood and over 30 mainstream media worldwide to tell a better story about China. Hundreds of universities, including the college board, outsourced Mandarin teaching to the Chinese government. The Chinese consulates actively manipulate Chinese Americans and business owners who may steal intellectual property or influence elections. The U.S. lawmakers cannot stop at “condemning human rights abuses in China.” They must take serious actions to prevent American businesses from sponsoring the CCP. We also need serious measures to protect academic and press freedom.
Wen Chen
Wen was born in China at the end of the Great Cultural Revolution. Because of her personal experience of being brainwashed in China, she decided to voice for the voiceless. Since 2012, she has given hundreds of presentations to community organizations about Chinese culture, history, and society.