Events Calendar

Discover a diverse array of engaging programs and events designed to broaden your global perspective. Join us for insightful discussions, expert speakers, celebrations, and community events that connect Maine with the world.

Community Calendar

Is your organization holding an internationally focused event in Maine? The World Affairs Council of Maine is eager to promote global goings on around the state. If you would like to include your event on our calendar please email an event title, description, registration information (or link) and contact information to info@wacmaine.org at least two-weeks in advance. We will need two to three days to review and approve community submission.

Intersections of Elections and Foreign Policy

Gateway Community Services 501 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, United States

This is part 2 of a three part series on the elections organized by COA, Gateway Services and the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. Panelists Allison Hodgkins, Executive Director of World Affairs of Maine, Fatima Saidi, National Campaign Director, and Faisal Khan, Executive Director of the Immigrant Welcome Center

Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities: Fighting Discrimination, and Promoting Inclusion

Hannaford Hall 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME, United States

This year's lecture takes place this month and will feature Juliet Mwongeli Muema and Maria Omare, both of Kenya. Muema and Omare will present their lecture, Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities: Fighting Discrimination, and Promoting Inclusion, on Thursday, September 26, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Hannaford Hall. Maria is a distinguished disability inclusion... Read more »