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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
You're invited to 2017 WANDA Awards (Mar 25, 2017)
Sunday, March 12, 2017
2017 AILA International Fellowship
CSIS is now accepting applications for the 2017 AILA International Fellowship Take a look at highlights from last year's program in this short video. Program Dates: September 18-22, 2017 Application Deadline: May 7, 2017 Tuition: $4,500 USD*
CSIS is now
accepting applications for the 2017 AILA International Fellowship (AIF). Each
year, mid-career professionals from around the globe are selected to
participate in an intensive, one-week fellowship program that equips
aspiring leaders to be effective and ethical changemakers.
Through interactive and experiential learning sessions led by CSIS's network of world-class scholars and practitioners, AIF Fellows gain a deeper understanding of the complex global dynamics and moral dilemmas they face as leaders.
For more
information about application details and program logistics, pleasevisit the AIF website.
Questions? Contact CSIS Director of Training Initiatives,Barbara Petzen.
*Tuition does not include lodging or transportation. A limited amount of tuition assistance for outstanding candidates in the not-for-profit sector may be available. |
Friday, March 10, 2017
2017. House Committee Passes Homeland Security For Children Act
http://www.hstoday.us/single-article/house-committee-passes-homeland-security-for-children-act/4197a8aece7ff22b8504b1fb121c6624.html
House Committee Passes Homeland Security For Children Act
House Committee Passes Homeland Security For Children Act
By: Homeland Security Today Staff
03/08/2017 ( 5:48pm)
Legislation to incorporate children’s needs into disaster preparedness planning was unanimously passed Wednesday by the House Committee on Homeland Security.
In 2015, Save the Children issued a report which disclosed 10 years after Hurricane Katrina children are still unnecessarily vulnerable to disasters. The report noted there are significant gaps in disaster management and recovery and child physical health and trauma.
“The unique needs of children—physical, mental, and emotional—are too often an afterthought when it comes to disaster preparedness planning,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), ranking member of the committee’s Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. “When those needs aren’t considered, children are put at greater risk of harm during an emergency and of long-term trauma. Children are the most vulnerable during disasters, and emergency planning must reflect that. By incorporating the needs of children into all disaster preparedness efforts at the Department of Homeland Security, this bill takes an important step to ensuring our children are safe from harm.”
The Homeland Security for Children Act:
- Would amend the Homeland Security Act to authorize the Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans to review and incorporate feedback from organizations representing the needs of children into Department-wide policies;
- Would amend the Homeland Security Act to authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency to incorporate children’s needs into all of its preparation, mitigation, response and recovery activities, and to carry out this responsibility, this section requires the appointment of a technical expert, who may consult with other relevant experts outside of the agency; and
- Require the Under Secretary to submit to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs a report on the efforts undertaken to incorporate the needs of children in department-wide policies, programs and activities.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Protecting our children and vulnerable individuals. New: Child Safeguarding Video from Save the Children
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American Missionary Accused of Having Sex with Minors in His Haitian Orphanage
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2017. March. FREE TRAINING (Online). Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countryies MOOC.
BEMA International is a partner in the Global Water Partnership (endorser).
This course would be relevant for ALL Countries, not just developing low or middle-income countries, but
relevant in the U.S. Why is the Flint, Michigan water issue still an issue. New innovative centralized and
decentralized methods of water distibution need to be considered. 20th Century solutions to 21st
Century programs requires new innovatived ideas and solutions.
CDS CEO BEMA International
Washington, D.C.
Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries
MOOC
This provides a list
of courses and scholarships suitable for WASH practitioners from across the
WASH sector.
Submitted by Sinead_Lehane on Thu, 2017-02-09 10:21
The Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester (UK) are
offering two Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on Water Supply and Sanitation
Policy in Developing Countries, taught by Professor Dale Whittington and Dr
Duncan Thomas. Endorsed by the Global Water Partnership, both MOOCs
are free of charge for all learners who enrol. There are no
prerequisites; both MOOCs are open for enrolment by everyone.
This course allows
you to develop skills to examine critical current conditions and trends in
water supply and sanitation services in low and middle-income countries
around the world.
This course assists
you to develop skills to understand what can be done to solve global water
supply and sanitation problems.
Both MOOCs also
feature guest contributions from practitioners, scholars and innovators,
including: Clive Agnew, Eduardo Araral, Leong Ching, Barbara Evans, Regina
Finn, Arif Hasan, Marc Jeuland, Don Lauria, Diana Mitlin, Kamal Kar, Stephen
Littlechild, and Wu Xun.
How do I enroll?
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
2017. March. Wilson Center. Water from West Africa to the Middle East.
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Monday, February 27, 2017
2017. Community Engagement. Knowledge of our government.
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Friday, February 24, 2017
2017. INVITATION TO JOIN AN INTERACTIVE WEBCHAT FEATURING AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS, OFFICIALS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND US EMBASSY OFFICIALS
#DIASPORAVOICES
LIVE WEBCHAT Q&A
WEDNESDAY, March 8th, 2017
9:30 - 10:15AM EST
Streaming page:
ABOUT
THE WEBCHAT
On March 8th at 9:30am EST, the Secretary’s Office of Global
Partnerships (S/GP) and the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of
State — alongside its International diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) program
— will host #DiasporaVoices, a live-streamed interactive opportunity for
diaspora communities to engage with top diplomats and entrepreneurs via social
media.
We will discuss the importance of promoting
entrepreneurship in Africa, which is one of the best ways to boost Africa’s
economic growth, spur development and reduce poverty. It will also help bridge
diaspora initiatives with those taking place within the U.S. government.
This interactive webchat aims to explore how African
diaspora groups can partner with the United States in fostering
entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth in their countries of heritage
by forging connections, coordinating resources, collaborating on programs,
gaining media exposure and more. Diaspora communities provide a strong and
valuable link between the U.S. and countries all over the world.
Participants may tweet questions and
comments before and during the chat, using the hashtag #DiasporaVoices.
Consider this your invitation to sit at the
table with leadership from the Bureau of African Affairs and other speakers
including:
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Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia, Janet Deutsch
Your question could be featured in an interactive chat
session, addressing leveraging diaspora groups to spur entrepreneurship and
inclusive economic growth.
To join the conversation, go to [share.america.gov/diaspora- voices-africa] on March 8th at 9:30AM EST/ 14:30 UTC.
TWITTER
#DiasporaVoices
@DiasporaIdea
@usembassytogo
@AsstSecStateAF
FACEBOOK
SAMPLE POST
Now’s your chance! On March 8th at 9:30 a.m. EST
you can join a live webchat called Diaspora
Voices that aims to explore how African diaspora groups can partner with the
United States in fostering entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth in
their countries of heritage by forging connections, collaborating on programs,
coordinating resources and more. Diaspora communities provide a strong and
valuable link between the U.S. and countries all over the world.
Join us if you have:
-An interest in how the US government & African
diaspora groups have worked together in the past, particularly on promoting
business growth and opportunities.
-Questions for our diplomats covering that region about
how they effectively engage with diaspora groups.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
2017. Are we ready to take up the load? Hospital, and community response teams.
NOTE:
- · Keep in mind many hospitals in urban, and other areas may be in older structures and in need of full decontamination for possible dormant diseases.
- · Could volunteer fire\ems stations with faith-based and other organizations as part of the community response team fill the gap for those that may ‘fall between the cracks’, especially in our communities.
- · Gulf, and East Coast States the hurricane season will soon arrive. Is your community ready?
Big Changes
Coming for Hospital Emergency Managers
Hospitals
will be required to develop more specific plans and procedures for emergency
response.
County Looking
to Expand Volunteer Emergency Response Team
'When you have a FEMA
disaster, some people have insurance.
Some people are helped by FEMA. There’s a small group of people that
fall into the cracks that no one is there to help.'
Black
Emergency Managers Association
International
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“Our lives are not our own. We are bound to
others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our
future.” ¯ David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas
Cooperation,
Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and Partnering (C5&P) A 501 (c) 3
organization.