On April 4, the Minnesota International Center and Americans for UNFPA will screen the documentary film Motherland Afghanistan at the Humphrey Insitute of Public Affairs, followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi and Americans for UNFPA President, Anika Rahman. A reception (complimentary hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks) prior to the screening.
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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has a unique opportunity through the Strategic Connector Nonprofit Leadership Institute to help build those leadership qualities that will help move you and your organization into a stronger leadership position.
The Strategic Connector Nonprofit Leadership Institute is uniquely designed for individuals working in nonprofit organizations ready to take the next step to increasing their leadership skills, policy influence and community connections.
Applications are available online and will be accepted through Friday April 25. There are also several scholarship opportunities available.
If you are an outstanding individual who is highly motivated with a deep commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations, please consider applying for this unique nonprofit leadership opportunity. Not for you? Please consider encouraging other nonprofit leaders, in your organization or in another organization, to apply.
MCN will offer two Free Informational Sessions for those interested in learning more about the Strategic Connector Nonprofit Leadership Institute. These sessions are free, but you must RSVP to bao@mncn.org.
* Monday, March 24, 4-5 p.m., Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2314 University Ave W, St. Paul
* Thursday, April 3, 2-3 p.m., Webinar - login from any computer with internet access and phone nearby!
If you are interested in learning more about MCN’s Strategic Connector Leadership Institute, the application and selection process or scholarship availability, please contact bao@mncn.org or 651-642-1904 ext. 245.
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The 13th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s theme is Women Leading for Global Justice.
Keynote speaker Robin Morgan will present “Global Feminisms – The Politics of the 21st Century.” Ms. Morgan is an award-winning poet, novelist, political theorist, feminist activist, journalist, editor, and best-selling author of books such as Sisterhood Is Powerful and Sisterhood Is Global. In addition to a keynote speaker, there will be a plenary panel, “Women and Indigenous Communities: The Struggle for Human Rights.” Panelists are Senator Mee Moua, Teresa Ortiz, and Laura Waterman Wittstock. Senator Amy Klobuchar is also expected to make an afternoon appearance.
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March 12, 2008 @ Open Book
1011 Washington Ave. South. Minneapolis, Minnesota
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
This dialogue will be a discussion among Twin Cities community members about how to effectively engage in ethical and sustainable microcredit work. This discussion will be centered on three projects seeking to develop alternative microfinance models. First, Kasia Paprocki and Jason Cons will share the Goldin Institute’s findings and recommendations from our extended research work on understanding microcredit from the perspectives of recipients. We will focus directly on our recent research in rural areas in Banglaldesh. Second, Joe Selvaggio will discuss his innovative MicroGrants program, which provides grants of $1000 to poor people with potential to help them acquire the necessary assets to make new starts or begin new entrepreneurial ventures. Third, Chingwell Mutombu will discuss her work with the First Step Initiative, which has initiated a microcredit program in DR Congo that emphasizes the creation of market linkages to ensure markets for recipients’ entrepreneurial ventures. After these brief presentations we will engage in a round-table discussion with attendees about the need and strategies for providing ethical and sustainable microcredit programming and engage in a debate about how both donor communities and programs can cooperatively create such programs.
Please RSVP to kasia@goldininstitute.org or call 312.951.1691; or contact us to learn more about this event or the Goldin Institute’s Improving Microcredit Project.
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