Four Days to Change the World
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Monday, February 22, 6:30 pm
Arlene Mitchell, Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and former
UN World Food Program Executive.
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 pm Heidi Peterson, National Director of Leadership Gifts, CARE USA, PUB 9208 (Quiet Dining Room). (Includes an update on earthquake relief in Haiti.)
Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 pm |
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Daytime events February 23, 24, and 25
Representatives from several area organizations were on hand to discuss their humanitarian assistance work overseas
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Tuesday 10:30-11:20 a.m. |
Amigos de las Americas provides leadership and community service opportunities for young people throughout the Americas.
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9201 PUB |
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Tuesday February 23 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
Fabric of Life Foundation supports projects focused on improving the quality of life for women and their families through sustainable, appropriate technology
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9102 PUB |
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Wednesday February 24 10:30-11:20 a.m. |
Global Neighbors offers hands-on experience in developing relationships and partnerships in developing countries. | 9201 PUB |
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Wednesday February 24 1:30-2:20 p.m. |
Rural Development Institute is dedicated to helping the rural poor in developing countries obtain legal rights to land. | 9201 PUB |
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Thursday February 25 10:30-11:20 a.m. |
PATH creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions to the spectrum of global health needs in more than 70 developing countries.
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9201 PUB |
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Thursday February 25 1:30-2:20 p.m. |
U.S. Peace Corps offers volunteers opportunities to help individuals in developing countries to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.
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9202 PUB |
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Thursday February 25 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Engagement Fair. Representatives of these and other local organizations with information about humanitarian assistance opportunities were on hand to discuss their work and how students can become involved. | 9208 PUB |