Adoption of Congo Week October 18-24, 2009 for the District of Columbia area Friends of the Congo

 

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CONGO WEEK  October 18 - 24, 2020   WHEREAS, adoption of Congo Week October 18-24, 2009 for the District of Columbia area Friends of the Congo; and   WHEREAS, Congo week calls for peace, justice and national reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and   WHEREAS, offers condolences for the lost lives and moral support for the survivors; and   WHEREAS, calls for the protection of the environment and endangered species in the Congo; and   WHEREAS, calls for an end to conflict and for the support by world leaders and people of good will across the globe in this effort; and   WHEREAS, call for the wrongful exploitation of the Congolese peoples’ resources, recognizing that these resources should not be a curse but rather a blessing, and that the Congolese people are the rightful beneficiaries of their great natural wealth; and   WHEREAS, encourages the community to observe this week by connecting with friends, fellow employees, and relatives as well as religious, school, and civic groups, to encourage in projects benefiting the people of the Congo; and   WHEREAS, supports community efforts in bringing this conflict to an end through education, policy and advocacy.   NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, COMMISSIONER OF SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT 8C07 support the efforts of Self-Determination, Self-Respect and Self-Defense of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why We Need Trees to End to Poverty - Landmark Report

 

Why We Need Trees to End to Poverty - Landmark Report Alison Kentish With extreme poverty (living on $1.90 a day) projected to rise for the first time in over 20 years, a new study has concluded that global poverty eradication efforts could be futile in the absence of forests and trees. Twenty-one scientists and over 40 contributing authors spent the last ... MORE > >

Why a Zimbabwean Farming Project Failed: Lessons for Rural Innovation

 

Why a Zimbabwean Farming Project Failed: Lessons for Rural Innovation Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa commit resources to promote agricultural innovations. This is based on the assumption that rural livelihoods are mainly agricultural and that the innovations will increase agricultural production and household income. As resources come under pressure from ... MORE > >

Impact of Covid-19 on supply chains and food security

 

Why Food System Transformation Needs Water Dr. Mark Smith The impact of Covid-19 on supply chains and food security has dealt a blow to the already faltering global development ambition of ending hunger. More than ever, as the global population continues growing, we need to find a way to produce sufficient nutritious food for all. But with the world ... MORE > >

Announcement: The addition of seven youth leaders to its Board of Directors and Board of Trustees!

 

America's Promise Youth Board Announcement - October 19, 2020       America’s Promise is excited to announce the addition of seven youth leaders to our Board of Directors and Board of Trustees! We are guided by the principle that all young people should have a voice and a role in decisions impacting their education and future, and we very much look forward to the insight, energy, and solutions these new youth leaders will bring.   Through participating in annual convenings (in Washington and/or virtually), serving as spokespeople and ambassadors for America’s Promise, and participating in important conversations on how to improve on our mission, members of both groups will have a prominent role in steering America’s Promise Alliance on a stronger path towards working with young people, not just for them.   The following new members were selected from a competitive pool of applicants from across the country to serve three-year terms:    Brittany Amano (Trustee), 23, is a business analyst at McKinsey & Company’s San Francisco office. Prior to entering management consulting, Ms. Amano interned at J.P. Morgan, the Partnership for Public Service, the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and Amazon Web Services. She graduated from Duke University as a David M. Rubenstein Scholar with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and international comparative studies and a certificate in markets and management studies. Sophia Hala Chin (Board), 20, is a freshman at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., studying international affairs and economics. Originally from South Windsor, Conn., Ms. Chin served on the Connecticut State Board of Education from 2019-2020. An accomplished tennis player, Sophia was the captain of her high school’s tennis team and provided more than 400 hours of tennis instruction to children as a volunteer at a local summer tennis program.  Cristian Gaines (Trustee), 18, is a senior at Newton North High School in Newton, Mass., and a student at the Paul Robeson Institute for Positive Self-Development. Mr. Gaines aspires to bring social and educational equity to his community and beyond by leading Black Lives Matter protests, establishing antiracism initiatives such as Newton Overdue, and striving to be a role model for his Black and brown peers and youth.  Maria Salmeron-Melendez (Trustee), 21, is a student and Posse Foundation Scholar at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., where she is studying economics and government and law. Ms. Salmeron-Melendez has interned at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and served as an Accelerate Fellow with Teach for America. She received a 2017 National Gold Hispanic Heritage Foundation award in education for her leadership as a student in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).   Jahari Shelton (Board), 19, is a sophomore at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., and an independent consultant to Transcend Education. Mr. Shelton has worked with several education organizations and served as a youth commissioner on the Aspen Institute’s National Commission for Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. His passion for education began in 2016, when he joined the founding team of Statesman College Preparatory Academy for Boys, a middle school serving Black and brown boys in Washington. Calvin Tran (Trustee), 23, is a board-certified music therapist and recent graduate of Loyola University New Orleans. Following graduation, Mr. Tran spent a year tutoring and mentoring students in Tulsa, Okla. with City Year. He is passionate about exploring the intersection between education and healthcare to empower, inspire, and uplift young people and their communities. Trinity Woodson (Board), 20, is a junior at Hampton University in Hampton, Va., where she studies political science. Among her many leadership experiences, Ms. Woodson is the founder of “Trinity’s TumbleReads,” an initiative to provide story time for children at a laundromat in her hometown of Suffolk, Va. Her extensive background in political engagement and advocacy includes internships with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin.    For a full list of America’s Promise board and trustee members, please visit www.AmericasPromise.org.

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A Special Invitation from former Assistant Secretary of Infrastructure at DHS Brian Harrell

 

‌     A Special Invitation from former Assistant Secretary of Infrastructure at DHS Brian Harrell     Good afternoon Charles,   Since rejoining the private sector after serving as Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and as the first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), I am reminded of the critical partnership between the public and private sectors in protecting our critical infrastructure.     That is why I jumped at the chance to Chair Homeland Security Today’s efforts to raise awareness and increase collaboration during National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. I've also re-engaged and joined HSToday as a Contributing Editor -- to continue to help lead our conversations around how we continuously improve our security posture.   We cover some of the most important, and least covered, challenges for our nation.  And that is why your contributions are so critical.   It’s not “newsworthy” if your chemical plant thwarts a physical or cyber attack.   It’s not “sexy” if you deliver reliable, safe, and resilient power to your population. It is not front-page news when that high school football game went off without a hitch.   Here at HSToday, we think it is!   All across the nation practitioners like you are vigilant, watchful, always improving your practices, evaluating the latest technologies, battling red tape, and fighting for budget dollars with the ultimate goal of protecting our critical infrastructure.   We want you to share how you do it with us!   I invite you to share your advice and expertise here at Homeland Security Today.  NCISRM starts November 1 - send me your thoughts - today or anytime from now until the end of November!   As a reader of Homeland Security Today, you know that we work to amplify DHS’s awareness months by encouraging you to share your insights, experiences, and best practices with colleagues and others in the HSToday readership.  For the past 2 years, we have worked to create a platform for homeland security leaders, experts, and practitioners to learn the latest thought leadership on the most important issues facing our country.   We’re proud to say that your contributions are read and noted by law enforcement, emergency managers, counterterrorism experts and others across the world.   Only at HSToday do you have a cadre of experts who have practiced in both the public and private sector sharing their experiences to protect the nation through information sharing and intelligent, pragmatic problem-solving.   If you have an idea, we are extremely interested in hearing it.  If you have a best practice that should be shared across our community, please share it. HSToday wants you to share what you see emerging over the horizon, a security fix that helped your company or agency save money and secure your assets, a “lesson learned” from your experience – OR just your opinion about something going right, or wrong.   Thank you for your service on the front lines.  Thank you for reading HSToday and  please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any ideas or suggestions.   Very Respectfully,   Brian     Brian Harrell Contributing Editor, HSToday Former, Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security     P.S. And please take note that the nominations for our HSToday Hero Awards are open! Take a moment to nominate one of your colleagues for the 2020 HSToday Awards! Learn more and help us find and recognize the people assuring that "nothing happens"!

Learn about Cost Share Requirements for FEMA's HMA Grants

 

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Special Announcement: You're invited! Learn about Cost Share Requirements for FEMA's HMA Grants

You're invited! Learn about Cost Share Requirements for FEMA's HMA Grants FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Division invites you to a webinar on Thursday, October 29th from 2:30 – 4:00 pm EDT to learn about the cost share requirements and eligible sources of funding for HMA grant programs. Registration is limited. Can't participate? This webinar will be recorded and posted on FEMA's YouTube channel at a later date. This event will cover the cost share requirements for these HMA grant programs: Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). FEMA speakers for this event include: Kayed Lakhia, FEMA HMA Deputy Division Director Ryan Janda, FEMA Non-Disaster Grants Implementation Branch Chief Brandon Sweezea, FEMA FMA Section Chief Anna Pudlo, FEMA HMGP Section Chief Camille Crain, FEMA BRIC Section Chief Marty Chester, Lead Grants Management Specialist, FEMA Region VI This event will also feature these guest speakers discussing past mitigation projects that have used a combination of grant and cost share funds: Clay Lloyd, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Disaster Recovery & Special Issues (DRSI) Division Specialist; and Steve Crout, CityTech Strategy Group, LLC, Founder and Principal; and Smart Cities Council, Director of Policy and Resilience Programs Following the presentations, there will be a moderated 30-minute panel session.