Thursday, July 20, 2017

2017. How Disasters Affect People of Low Socioeconomic Status (SES)

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Supplemental Research Bulletin:

How Disasters Affect People of Low Socioeconomic Status (SES)

This issue of the Supplemental Research Bulletin explores how people in poverty, with low incomes, and of low SES experience disasters—and, in doing so, aims to help disaster behavioral health officials include and account for these individuals in disaster planning and preparedness, response, and recovery. The issue also features recommendations for policy changes to foster increased resilience for low SES individuals and communities.


Read past issues of the Supplemental Research Bulletin.

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

July 28, 2017. Call for Presentations. 10th Caribbean Conference on CDM. December 2017

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS at the 10th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management - December 4 - 9, 2017 in Nassau, The Bahamas


Proposals for presentations are invited to be featured at the 10th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM10) during the Concurrent Sessions and the Film Festival.

Presentations should be based on the Conference theme “The Road to Resilience: CDM Check Point 2017 – Building Resilience through Partnerships”, and relevant to one of the four (4) Priority Areas of the CDM Strategy 2014-2024: (1) Institutional Strengthening (2) Knowledge Management (3) Sector Mainstreaming (4) Community Resilience. 

Prospective presenters should carefully review the information provided in the Call for Presentations and then submit their abstract via email. The deadline for submissions is July 28, 2017 at 11:59pm EST. 

Click here for further details.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Never forget the past.

The trails and tribulations of others.


2017. End the U.S. Blockade Against Cuba. The San Francisco Labor Council





International Committee 
for Peace, Justice and Dignity


The San Francisco Labor Council Adopts a Resolution by Unanimous Vote to 
End the U.S. Blockade Against Cuba



We welcome this resolution by the San Francisco Labor Council as it joins a growing number of cities, states and other organizations that are condemning the cruel and illegal blockade of Cuba. This resolution adds considerable weight to the struggle against Trump's recent reactionary step backwards in the process towards normalization between the two countries. The San Francisco Labor Council represents 100,000 workers in 150 AFL-CIO and Change to Win labor unions in San Francisco.


Resolution to End the U.S. blockade against Cuba

Whereas, the San Francisco Labor Council has gone on record calling for an end to the U.S. blockade, travel ban and trade embargo against Cuba since July 26, 1993, and along with other labor unions, supported the many successful challenges to the blockade by grassroots organizations including the Pastors for Peace Friendshipment caravans to Cuba; and

Whereas, the arguments stated in the Council's 1993 resolution still hold true, namely that the blockade is not only harmful to Cuba's workers and citizens, but "restricts our freedom to travel, and ending it will create jobs for U.S. workers"; and

Whereas, following the Obama administration's partial moves to normalize U.S.-Cuban relations, now the Trump administration has expressed its intention to reverse this trend and tighten the blockade of Cuba once again.

Therefore be it resolved, that the San Francisco Labor Council reaffirm its support for ending the trade embargo, travel restrictions and all aspects of the U.S. blockade against Cuba, and oppose efforts by the Trump administration to tighten the blockade; and

Be it finally resolved, that the Council send this resolution to its affiliates, area Labor Councils, the California Labor Federation, Change to Win, and to the AFL-CIO, urging concurrence - including by formally submitting this resolution to the 2017 AFL-CIO convention and the 2018 convention of the California Labor Federation.

July 10, 2017



International Committee for Peace, Justice and Dignity

July 18, 2017. Hispanic and African American Hunger and Poverty in Houston








For additonal details contact 
Dr. Denae King, Interim Associate Director
Mickey Leland Center on Hunger, Poverty, and World Peace
713.313.4804 

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 8:30 am - 10:00 am The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy


The Global Food Security Project presents:

The U.S. Global Food Security Strategy: Progress, Setbacks, and Forward Momentum

 

 

Featuring opening remarks by:

Former Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN)

President, The Lugar Center

 

Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)

U.S. Senate



Followed by a panel discussion with:

Robert Bertram

Chief Scientist, Bureau for Food Security,
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

 

Lona Stoll

Deputy Vice President, Sector Operations, Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

 

Bruce Cameron

Director, Ag and Project Finance,
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

 

Moderated by:

Kimberly Flowers

Director, Global Food Security Project

 
Register
 
 

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

8:30 am - 10:00 am

 

1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE CENTER
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
1616 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036

 
The historic passage of the U.S. Global Food Security Act in July 2016 demonstrated U.S. leadership and bipartisan support in Congress to address global hunger, poverty, and malnutrition. The act required the Feed the Future interagency group, comprised of eleven U.S. agencies, to submit the first ever U.S. Global Food Security Strategy to Congress last fall. Join us to hear updates from senior leadership on the strategy and to discuss contributions from Congress, the Trump Administration, and U.S. government agencies.

What progress has been made since the legislation became law? How do we sustain momentum and keep policymakers engaged? What are the prospects for re-authorization next year?  What will the new Feed the Future portfolio look like in terms of countries, priorities, and programming?

Sunday, July 9, 2017

July 9, 2017. Passing of Mr. Samuel H. Jordan. 1st Emergency Manager for the District of Columbia.



I recall meeting Mr. Jordan as a young disaster preparedness specialist with the U.S. Air Force, and during my civilian life as a business continuity operations manager with British Telecom and McDonnell Douglas Corporation.  

He always kept that busy demure, but took the time and opportunity to talk with everyone.  He was so involved with every event that took place in Washington, D.C., cared for the residents and community. 

Thanks for the leadership in having me continue on as our profession has evolved.   

Peace.  

Charles D. Sharp
Chief Executive Officer
Black Emergency Managers Association.
Washington, D.C. 


SAMUEL H. JORDAN  
"Sam" 



Peacefully became an angel in God's army on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Fairland Nursing Home in
Silver Spring, MD. Sam, as he was affectionately known, was born on October 31, 1932 in Petersburg, VA, son of the late Ollie Scott and Alonzo Jordan, Sr. Starting his career as an Advisor to DC's first elected Mayor, Walter Washington, Sam was a faithful and passionate public servant in the District Government for more than forty years. Appointed Director of the DC Office of Emergency Preparedness (now "HSEMA") by Mayors Marion Barry and Sharon Pratt Kelly, Sam chaired the Mayor's Special Events Task Force, a body of local, federal, transportation and public safety officials charged to ensure a comprehensive safety plan whenever a major event or protest was held in the nation's capital. 

He also held the distinction of being the District's Coordinator for the Presidential Inaugural Committee through seven administrations. In addition to his leadership as a public administrator, Sam dedicated himself to community uplift and worked tirelessly as an advocate for youth and those most in need. 

Sam is survived by his devoted wife, Jacquelyn; two sons, Reginald (Arlene) and Barry (Jeannette); two daughters, Terri (Anthinino) and Tracey; four grandchildren, Teirra, Julian, Kelli and Gabrielle; two great-grandsons, Julian, Jr. and Jace; and a host of other relatives and close friends. 

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 "W" Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020. Arrangements by J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME.
Funeral Home
J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home
7474 Landover Road 
HyattsvilleMD 20785
(301) 322-2300
Published in The Washington Post on July 9, 2017

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