Labors of Love... Changing the WorldFebruary 2 - March 2, 2011
Natural Disasters Hunger and Disease Land Reform Education
What role do private individuals play in the delivery of humanitarian assistance overseas? How do their efforts inspire people and governments around the world? How can you be involved?
For questions or comments, please contact Larry Fuell: (206) 533-6750, gac@shoreline.edu.
More information on humanitarian assistance and the role of NGOs.
Evening Program
SCC Pub Room 9208
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday February 2 |
Julia Bolz Founder and Executive Director, Ayni Education International "Building Peace and Transforming Communities in Afghanistan One School at a Time" |
Wednesday February 9 |
David Eller President, World Concern "Providing Relief and Development Assistance in Hard to Reach Places" |
Wednesday February 16 |
Jacqueline Sherris Vice President of Global Programs, PATH "Moving from Innovation to Impact: Cervical Cancer Prevention" |
Wednesday RESCHEDULED: March 2, 2011 |
Diana Fletschner Gender Expert and Director of Research, Landesa (formerly Rural Development Institute) "Securing Land Rights for the World's Poorest People" |
Daytime Program
Thursday 9202 PUB |
Charles Brennick Founder and Director, InterConnection "Creating Opportunity Through Computer Reuse Around the World" |
Wednesday 12:30-1:20 p.m. 9208 PUB |
Bookda Gheisar
Executive Director, Global Washington "Convening, Strengthening and Advocating for Global Development"
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Wednesday [by invitation] 1:30-2:20 p.m. 9208 PUB |
Bookda Gheisar
Executive Director, Global Washington "Leveraging Global Development NGOs in the Classroom"
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Thursday 12:30-1:20 p.m. 9201 PUB |
Cindy Nofzinger Founder and Executive Director, Schools for Salone "Rebuilding Schools in War-Torn Sierra Leone" |
Wednesday 12:30-1:20 p.m. 9208 PUB |
Chris Megargee Director of Community & Corporate Relations, Global Partnerships "Support for Microfinance in Latin America" |
Wednesday 9208 PUB |
Bolivia Smiles Forever - 2011 Travel-Study-Service: Informational Meeting A three week study abroad opportunity sponsored by the International Summer Institute program, open to any student enrolled in a dental hygiene program (at any school) or dental professional. |
Thursday 9208 PUB |
Student NGO panel
A panel discussion with representatives of student-created NGOs.
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Symposium co-sponsors include: the Social Science Division; the HOPE Division; International Education; the GDP Student Club; and the WPDSS Student Club. |