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Knowledge is one of the most adaptive tools for climate resilience.

GlobalWA member, Mercy Corps' Caribbean Resilience Initiative (CRI) was born out of the realization that the traditional approach to emergency response in this region was insufficient for building resilience in communities most vulnerable to climate change.

Read about their 25 Resilience Hubs across the Caribbean. These Hubs are community centers that have been transformed into disaster-ready facilities that can support about 2,000 people in each community.

Climate Education: Centering Communities for Climate Resilience in the Caribbean
https://globalwa.org/2024/09/climate-education-centering-communities-for-climate-resilience-in-the-caribbean/

Climate Education: Centering Communities for Climate Resilience in the Caribbean - Global Washington By Tracey Compton, Mercy Corps Senior Media and Communications Coordinator The Caribbean has been labeled ground-zero for climate change, with each hurricane season as unpredictable as the last. Climate change is making hurricanes and other climate disasters more frequent, more intense and less pred...

YOU ARE INVITED!

🔆 Please join us at our GlobalWA Goalmakers 15th Annual Conference 🔆

Dec. 3: VIRTUAL DAY
Dec. 4: IN-PERSON at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond, WA

Register today - Early Bird prices end October 1.

Our theme this year is: Advancing Social Impact in a Rapidly Changing World

Come join us for our 15th Annual Goalmakers Conference where we will dive into the current global challenges, examine how organizations are responding, and discuss how we can prepare for the challenges yet to come.

👉 HEAR from experts, practitioners, policymakers, and leaders.
👉 PARTICIPATE in breakout session working groups.
👉 NETWORK with past colleagues and create new connections.
👉 LEARN about current solutions to some of the most pressing issues.

REGISTER TODAY: www.goalmakers.org

Today's geopolitical climate is shifting every day, and the literal climate is changing faster than predictions can keep up. Refugee numbers are at an all-time high, and livelihoods are being threatened by resource depletion.

Despite the challenges we face in a rapidly changing world, we see communities thrive, innovations changing the narrative, and technology helping in new and exciting ways. Nonprofits globally - and locally - are responding and keeping in stride with our rapidly changing world.

Come and join other like you who are singularly focused on building a more equitable, healthy, and prosperous world for everyone!

Join us for our Virtual Day on December 3, our In-person Day on December 4, or both. Visit www.goalmakers.org for more information.

and tabling options are still available.

Verrry interesting...Could be a great, low-cost system for cleansing water:

Aluminium foil that can clean water: we’ve developed a coating which attracts and traps dangerous microbes

From The Conversation US

https://theconversation.com/aluminium-foil-that-can-clean-water-weve-developed-a-coating-which-attracts-and-traps-dangerous-microbes-237055

Aluminium foil that can clean water: we’ve developed a coating which attracts and traps dangerous microbes A specially coated foil removed more than 99% of E. coli bacteria from water in laboratory tests.

GlobalWA member event! International Rescue Committee is hosting a local dinner as part of their community engagement for supporting in the greater Puget Sound region. Here's their message and the path to getting involved:

Happy Friday! I hope you are all doing well!

We have an exciting event coming up, and I would really appreciate your help in spreading the word—and if you’re able, we’d love to see you there too!

We’re hosting the Unity In Action Dinner on Friday, September 13, at 6 PM in Mount Lake Terrace. This special evening is all about celebrating and raising awareness for our Community Support Groups. It’s a fantastic opportunity for attendees to connect, hear inspiring stories, and learn how they can support the impactful work we’re doing for refugees and immigrants in our community.

*Event Details*
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Mount Lake Terrace (Address will be provided upon RSVP)
RSVP: Please RSVP by September 6 to [email protected]

This event is intended for:

*Local Community Members interested in supporting refugee resettlement and community support initiatives.

*Donors and Philanthropists: Potential financial supporters who align with IRC's mission.

*Current and Potential Volunteers: Individuals who might be interested in joining the Community Support Groups.

Please share this invitation with your networks, especially with those who might be interested in learning more about our work and potentially joining or supporting the Community Support Groups. And if you can attend, we’d love to have you join us for this meaningful evening!

Your support in spreading the word will make a significant impact!

Thank you so much for all you do!

GlobalWA member Guest Blog from Mona Foundation!

Over the past 25 years, working in partnership with 41 grassroots organizations in 23 countries, Mona has provided access to education for over 4.2 million students. This work is driving progress on gender equality, breaking the cycle of poverty, and contributing to sustainable change in the overall well-being of communities across four continents. It is also yielding valuable insights on a new model of education that promotes the social good.

Read about these perspicacious insights here: https://globalwa.org/2024/08/transforming-education-as-a-source-of-social-good-insights-gleaned-from-global-experience/

Transforming Education as a Source of Social Good: Insights Gleaned from Global Experience - Global Washington By Laura Baerwolf, Chief Operating Officer, Mona Foundation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a shared blueprint to achieve a better and sustainable future for all. Education sits at the centre of this 2030 Agenda as a primary driver of progress across all 17 SDGs and as the bedrock of ju...

Pangea Latin America Pod Summer 2024 Update!

Read about new grant partners, the upcoming Guatemala site visit and more:

https://globalwa.org/2024/08/pangea-latin-america-pod-summer-2024-update/

Read all Pangea news and updates here: https://globalwa.org/tag/pangea-news/

Pangea News Archives - Global Washington

There are many aspects that make systems work in low- to middle-income countries. Many take a holistic approach, and one organization who exemplifies this is our member GREDO Somalia.

GREDO (Gargaar Relief Development Organization) works tirelessly on a number of initiatives to help uplift Somali society, and they recognize education is a bedrock and foundation. From building schools to child protection services, they are truly transforming communities.

Read how they do it:

GREDO and Quality Education (SDG4) in Somalia
https://globalwa.org/2024/08/gredo-and-quality-education-sdg4-in-somalia/

GREDO and Quality Education (SDG4) in Somalia - Global Washington By Hassan H. Inrahim Mohamed, Advocacy and Communications Coordinator, Gargaar Relief and Development Organization (GREDO) GREDO’s education program has been progressively making sustained efforts in the recent years to avail education services to the neediest out of school children in the served ...

GlobalWA member ! Sahar Education

The Taliban has banned education for girls past the 6th grade. This hasn't stopped Sahar. They have created local "underground" partnerships and are teaching girls, women, and even men - in stealth mode.

Imagine not being able to send your girl to school after the 6th grade - what that does to her sense of hope, her sense of individuality, her sense of freedom in family and society...

Hear from "Sabera," a 12th grader who continues her studies, is learning about computers, and gender equality through the help of Sahar. These are the efforts that can change a nation from the bottom up.

Check out the GlobalWA Video of the Week to learn more: https://globalwa.org/ -of-the-week

Visit Sahar's website to learn more about their "stealth" programs and how you can support them (such as their "Night in Afghanistan" event on 10/10!): https://www.sahareducation.org/

Pangea News: Report on the Concluded East Africa Leaders Forum (ELAF) Gathering 2024

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East Africa Leaders Forum for current and past Pangea Giving grantees.

The two-day convention brought together organizations from East Africa for organizational running experience sharing, network building, challenges experienced and strategies on new ideas aimed at serving the communities better. The convention was culminated with visits to various WISE beneficiaries and projects implemented by one of the partners, Bio Gardening Innovation (BIOGI). The visits were interactive and we believe as partners we had a lot to take home in terms of knowledge and ideas to help us make our organizations sustainable emanating from the theme: Sustaining the gains as we serve our communities.

Read more: https://globalwa.org/2024/08/report-on-the-concluded-east-africa-leaders-forum-elaf-gathering-2024/

Report on the Concluded East Africa Leaders Forum (ELAF) Gathering 2024 - Global Washington By Caroline Odera, Founder and Executive Director of Women in Sustainable Development (WISE), and Ferdinand Wafula, Founder and Executive Director of Bio Gardening Innovations (Western Kenya) We hosted this year’s East Africa Leaders Forum for current and past Pangea Giving grantees. The two-day c...

GlobalWA event - : The Secret Behind Crafting Stronger Stories

What do Black Panther, the Climate Strikes, and NASA have in common? Their stories follow the same pattern – a pattern we are hard-wired as humans to remember. Stories of change follow a recognizable and repeatable pattern which you can use to inspire action.

Join us with Stronger Stories and The Hunger Project for this free skills-building webinar designed to help you tap into the power of story science to tell stronger stories for your organization. Presented by the GlobalWA Communications Collective.

WHEN: September 24, 9-10am PT
WHERE: Online (registrants will be sent Zoom instructions)
WHY: Because stories are one of the most effective tools to make change happen because they shape our deepest-held beliefs and inform our behaviors.

More information and registration here: https://globalwa.org/events-center/upcoming-global-washington-events/ -61824

NOTE: This is a free webinar open to all. Following this session will be a workshop open to GlobalWA members only. And we will be following up with an additional storytelling session at our 15th Annual Goalmakers Conference on Dec. 4! Early Bird tickets available until Oct. 1: https://globalwa.org/2024-goalmakers-conference/

GlobalWA member event! African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is hosting their 24th Annual Africa Day Business Forum on October 26th at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in .

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The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest cordially invites you to the 24th Annual Africa Day Business Forum at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Join us for a day of networking, insightful discussions, and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders from across Africa. This event provides a valuable platform to learn about current business trends and strategies impacting the African market.

The Africa Day Business Forum is the premier venue for Pacific Northwest business professionals interested in exploring opportunities in Africa. This in-person gathering convenes African dignitaries, American government officials, business leaders, and experts in Seattle to discuss USA-Africa trade and successful business practices on the continent.

Attendees will engage with local and international professionals, African ambassadors to the US, business leaders, and government officials, gaining insights on expanding business operations into Africa. The event features a morning business forum, networking lunch, multiple panel discussions, and local African entertainment. Key topics include:

- Trade and Investment Opportunities in Africa and the US
- The Role of the Private Sector in Africa's Development
- The Importance of the Transportation Sector in Economic Development
- Women's Role in Economic Development
- Innovations for Bridging Africa's Infrastructure Gap
- Financing, Legal, and Trade Policy
- Africa and the USA: Collaborative Growth Strategies
- The Role of Ambassadors in Strengthening Global Connections

Don't miss out on this essential opportunity. Register now to secure your place at this must-attend event!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24th-annual-africa-day-business-forum-tickets-921043715547

MORE INFO: https://accpnw.com/

We'll be there and hopefully we will see you there too!

African Chamber of commerce Previous Next Our Mission Our Vision The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is dedicated to fostering direct trade and business growth between Africa and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Additionally, ACCPNW assists African immigrant business owners and offers inf...

Education on wheels, literally.

Our member, Sukarya, has written a great post for us about how they are delivering education to the hardest to reach children in the slums of and .

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In the sprawling slums on the edges of India’s bustling cities, millions of children are caught in an inescapable cycle of poverty. For many first-generation learners, the dream of education is far from reality. Amidst these challenging conditions, Sukarya’s “Education on Wheels” (EOW) program stands as a source of hope, showcasing the transformative power of education for marginalized communities.

https://globalwa.org/2024/08/wheeling-towards-hope-revolutionizing-education-for-slum-children-with-sukaryas-mobile-classrooms/

Our Communications Director, Joel Meyers, visited this program in Sept 2023, and you can view some of his photos of Education on Wheels from our Flicker album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/globalwa/albums/72177720313833617/with/53444437766

Wheeling Towards Hope: Revolutionizing Education for Slum Children with Sukarya's Mobile Classrooms - Global Washington In the sprawling slums on the edges of India’s bustling cities, millions of children are caught in an inescapable cycle of poverty. For many first-generation learners, the dream of education is far from reality. Amidst these challenging conditions, Sukarya’s “Education on Wheels” (EOW) progr...

GlobalWA member guest blog: Global Communities

Promoting Bilingual Education in Multicultural Societies: Reflections from our Food for Education Program in Guatemala

Linguistic discrimination is still prevalent in classrooms across Central America. Native languages are disappearing, causing local indigenous peoples to lose an integral part of their national heritage. Every 14 days, one of the 7,000 known languages spoken worldwide dies. By the end of this century, half of these languages will disappear.

Read also about language bias, and the Global Communities' program called UNIDOS to help mitigate and remedy these trends. UNIDOS supports students with daily meals, school supplies, and educational materials available in local languages.

https://globalwa.org/2024/08/promoting-bilingual-education-in-multicultural-societies-reflections-from-our-food-for-education-program-in-guatemala/

Promoting Bilingual Education in Multicultural Societies: Reflections from our Food for Education Program in Guatemala - Global Washington By Leonel Arguello, Director of Integrated School Feeding Programs, Global Communities As a Nicaraguan, I grew up in a multiethnic, multicultural and multilingual country with a large Indigenous population. English and French were the mandatory languages in public and private schools during my schoo...

GlobalWA member ! Mona Foundation

Did you know...In 1999, Mona supported the education of 4 students in 2 countries. Since then, they have provided 4,263,012 students with access to quality education and trained 168,643 teachers in 15,495 schools through 41 grassroots partners in 23 countries.

Think about that...over four million students.

To celebrate this milestone, Mona Foundation will be premiering their 25th Anniversary documentary LIGHT AND AIR in different cities this Fall, free of charge. The documentary brings to life the impact of Mona's approach to development, the generosity of their donors, and the tireless efforts of their grassroots partners, through the lens of a few students whose lives and that of their families were transformed because of education, and who are now changing the hearts and minds of their communities on girls' education, equality, and service as a way of life.

Check out the GlobalWA Video of the Week to see the preview: https://globalwa.org/ -of-the-week

Visit Mona's page to see where it's playing (we will be joining Mona at Benaroya Hall - hope to see you there): https://www.monafoundation.org/25th-anniversary

GlobalWA Member Event! Sahar Education is creating an evening to remember in celebration of women:

Join Sahar for an unforgettable evening at the "A Night in Afghanistan Annual Gala." On October 10, from 6 PM to 9 PM PST at Hugo House in Seattle, and live-streamed on YouTube, immerse yourself in Afghan culture while supporting a vital cause.

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Our esteemed speakers include Sheila Silver, the award-winning composer of the opera "A Thousand Splendid Suns," Roya Sadat, the award-winning Director of The Sharp Edge of Peace, and Meetra Alokozay, Executive Director of Sahar Education. Enjoy a delectable Afghan buffet, live musical performances, and the artistry of henna. Be captivated by a gallery of photographs from renowned photographer Fatimah Hossaini, taking you on a visual awakening through the eyes of Afghan women.

Experience the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of Afghanistan, all while contributing to the empowerment and education of girls in Afghanistan. Don't miss out on this inspiring and impactful night!

Tickets are on sale now!

**All proceeds from the A Night in Afghanistan Gala directly support programs for women and girls in Afghanistan

https://www.sahareducation.org/events/ania2024

A Night in Afghanistan, Annual Gala — Sahar - Education for Afghan Girls Join us for an unforgettable evening at "A Night in Afghanistan Annual Gala," a fundraising event to benefit Sahar Education. On October 10, from 6 PM to 9 PM PST at Hugo House in Seattle, and live-streamed on YouTube, immerse yourself in Afghan culture while supporting a vital cause.

On this day, GlobaWA and Pangea recognize the bravery and selflessness of aid workers across the globe.

On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD).

Each year, WHD focuses on a theme, bringing together partners from across the humanitarian system to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of aid workers.

WHD is a campaign by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and humanitarian partners.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day

[Webinar] International SOS is providing a Situation Update on 20 August on the recent outbreak in Africa:

Description:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern. At least 13 African countries, including previously unaffected nations like Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, have reported Mpox outbreaks.

Mpox is a potentially severe viral disease which can spread from human-to-human transmission or animal-to-human transmission. In our upcoming webinar, Dr Abraham Udoudom, Medical Director Medical Services for Nigeria, and Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor Clinical Governance, will discuss the danger mpox represents. They will also share recommendations to keep your workforce and communities safe from mpox.

👉 Situation Update: Mpox Public Health Emergency

https://www.internationalsos.com/events/mpox-public-health-emergency-situation-update

Mpox Public Health Emergency | International SOS Situation Update Webinar Mpox is a potentially severe viral disease which can spread from human-to-human transmission or animal-to-human transmission. In our upcoming webinar, Dr Abraham Udoudom, Medical Director Medical Services for Nigeria, and Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor Clinical Governance, will discuss....

GlobalWA member ! Sahar Education is seeking a Fully Remote Programs Manager

Job Summary:

Sahar Education is seeking a dynamic and organized U.S.-based Programs Manager to support the development, implementation and monitoring, and evaluation of education programs aimed at empowering girls and women in Afghanistan. The U.S. Programs Manager will be responsible for coordinating program activities, and partnership development. This role requires strong communication and project management skills, as well as a passion for advancing education and gender equality in challenging environments.

Learn more, share, apply: https://globalwa.org/globalwa-jobs/programs-manager-fully-remote/

Programs Manager - Fully remote - Global Washington Description Sahar partners with grassroots, locally-based organizations to create educational opportunities and safe learning spaces for girls and women in Afghanistan, empowering and inspiring children and their families to build peaceful, thriving communities. Sahar’s programs include literacy a...

can come from numerous sources. GlobalWA member, Sahar Education, has had to innovate and create "underground" education opportunities while the cracks down further on their oppression of women and girls in .

Check out this story of the resilience, not only of women and girls who strive to be educated, but also men! Educating men to be partners in change is absolutely crucial if the country is to ever change...

https://globalwa.org/2024/08/three-years-of-taliban-rule-in-afghanistan-the-struggle-and-resilience-of-women-and-education/

Three Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan: The Struggle and Resilience of Women and Education - Global Washington By Allie Renar, Operations & Finance Manager, Sahar Education August 15, 2024 – As we mark three years since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, the situation for women and girls in the country remains dire. The Taliban’s oppressive policies have exacerbated gender apartheid, severel...

As we dive deeper into what our members have been achieving regarding our August Issue Campaign theme of , we found a wonderful success story from GREDO Somalia.

The education success story of the shoe shiner
https://gredosom.org/the-education-success-story-of-the-shoe-shiner/

GREDO (Gargaar Relief Development Organization) focuses on aspects of emergency, humanitarian responses, and development/resilience programmes. GREDO's programmatic themes include education, health, WASH, livelihoods, environmental management, and governance with a focus on human rights, access to justice, women's empowerment, and protection of vulnerable communities and individuals especially IDPs, refugees and returnees.

For our August Issue Campaign on , we recognize not all education happens in a classroom.

In the case of our member, Sukarya, they go to the locations where education is needed most. We've previously highlighted—and for good reason—their Education on Wheels program for children in slums, and equally as important is their Urban Slum Health Action Programme (USHA).

USHA was launched in 2014 in Gurugram and Delhi with the aim of detecting, treating, and preventing anemia and malnutrition amongst mothers [15-49 years] and children [up to 5 years].

The project aims to improve the maternal and child health (MCH) status of mothers and infants, reduce infant mortality rate (IMR) and morbidity amongst children and mothers and improve overall knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of communities towards MCH and nutrition.

It has literally transformed many thousands of lives. Read more about this wonderful program: https://sukarya.org/usha/

Urban Slum Health Action Programme (USHA) - Sukarya - NGO The Urban Slum Health Action Programme (USHA) was launched in 2014 in Gurugram and Delhi with the aim of detecting, treating, and preventing anemia and malnutrition amongst mothers [15-49 years] and children [up to 5 years].

GlobalWA member ! Women's Link Worldwide is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations

This is a FT, remote position, and eligible for international applicants.

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With registrations in three countries, employees in 8 countries, over $4 million in assets, and a $3 million annual operating budget, Women’s Link requires that the person holding this role be a highly experienced and strategic leader and manager. The role oversees finance, accounting, human resources, information technology, and the overall administrative and legal activities of the organization. The Director of Finance and Operations will report to the Executive Director.

Read more, share, apply: https://globalwa.org/globalwa-jobs/director-of-finance-and-operations/

Director of Finance and Operations - Global Washington Description About Women’s Link We are an intersectional feminist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-ableist, and Global South-led organization, working with and for the feminist movement in Latin America and the Caribbean, East Africa, and Europe. We proudly work with more than 60 national partners...

Close your eyes and envision your day, what your routines are, the convenience of fetching water to boil for your tea, or drink before a workout, or your shower in the morning. The ease and convenience of fresh water at your fingertips that we take for granted.

Now imagine walking 5-7 hours a day to fetch clean water, with many dangers along the way...

GlobalWA member, Path From Poverty, installs water catchment tanks in rural to help women and girls have water at or near their homes so they avoid these strains and perils. Check out our latest member Video of the Week to see more: https://globalwa.org/ -of-the-week

Save the Date!
Our Goalmakers 15th Annual Conference Announced!

Dec. 3: VIRTUAL DAY
Dec. 4: IN-PERSON at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond, WA

Register today - Early Bird prices until October 1.

Our theme this year is: *Advancing Social Impact in a Rapidly Changing World*

Come join us for our 15th Annual Goalmakers Conference where we will dive into the current global challenges, examine how organizations are responding, and discuss how we can prepare for the challenges yet to come.

👉 HEAR from experts, practitioners, policymakers, and leaders.

👉 PARTICIPATE in breakout session working groups.

👉 NETWORK with past colleagues and create new connections.

👉 LEARN about current solutions to some of the most pressing issues.

REGISTER TODAY: www.goalmakers.org

Today's geopolitical climate is shifting every day, and the literal climate is changing faster than predictions can keep up. Refugee numbers are at an all-time high, and livelihoods are being threatened by resource depletion.

Despite the challenges we face in a rapidly changing world, we see communities thrive, innovations changing the narrative, and technology helping in new and exciting ways. Nonprofits globally - and locally - are responding and keeping in stride with our rapidly changing world.

Come and join other like you who are singularly focused on building a more equitable, healthy, and prosperous world for everyone!

Join us for our Virtual Day on December 3, our In-person Day on December 4, or both. Visit www.goalmakers.org for more information.