Ghana Ambassador Lucheon. Sister Cities. Thursday, April 12, 2018. Washington, D.C.

Diplomatic Luncheon Series: Ambassador of Ghana to U.S.

Join us at the City Club of Washington for our Diplomatic luncheon on Thursday, April 12. This month's speaker, His Excellency Dr. Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States, will speak about his work and the importance of citizen diplomacy while attendees enjoy lunch. 

Please email annalise.parks@clubcorps.com or call 202-347-0818 to RSVP. 

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Deadline May 29, 2018. $23.7Million Grants for Serious Mental Illness

SAMHSA Is Accepting Applications for up to $23.7 Million in Grants To Treat Serious Mental Illness

Application Due Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

SAMHSA is accepting applications for its Assertive Community Treatment grants and expects to award up to seven grants, of up to $678,000 per year, for up to 5 years. The grants will be used to improve behavioral health outcomes by reducing the rates of hospitalization and death for people with a serious mental illness (SMI). SAMHSA expects that the program will also reduce the rates of substance use, homelessness and involvement with the criminal justice system among people with SMI.

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Trauma and Mental Health. Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Children, Adolescents and Youth: Part 1

The state of emergency in the Black Community in the U.S. is no different than other communities torn by civil strife, war, and violence.

U.S. members consider taking this and other courses to deal with the trauma of disasters, violence, and other disruptive issues in our communities.

Our mental health has a priority, just as a physical health.

CDS.  CEO  BEMA International

Protection   Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Children, Adolescents and Youth: Part 1 Understand the potential impact an emergency can have on children’s psychosocial wellbeing and learn the key approaches to strengthen the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and young people in humanitarian response programmes. This course is Part I of a 2-part series. Both courses are available in English and Arabic.

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UN Academy. Addressing 21st Century Slavery. in the Workplace and Supply Chain.

Either condemn it openly, or I consider if not condemned it is being practiced or condoned covertly.

If culturally acceptable.  Let's bring it out in the open.  So I and others know who we shall, and shall not conduct business with.

Charles D. Sharp.  CEO.  BEMA International

A New Learning Experience from the UN Global Compact Do you struggle with ensuring decent work and sustainability in your supply chains? What does the “future of work” look like for your company? Join the next UN Global Compact Academy Session to learn strategies and best practices from the experts: Guy Ryder, Director-General, ILO and Lila Karbassi, Chief of Programmes, UN Global Compact. The online session can be accessed from anywhere in the world on Tuesday, 10 April at 3:00 p.m. EDTa/8:00 p.m. GMT/9:00 p.m. CET. During this session you will learn: ·        The importance of adhering to fundamental principles and rights at work ·        What the decent work agenda is, how it relates to the Global Goals and the role of your company ·        Examples of key actions to eliminate modern slavery in your supply chain ·        Practical recommendations for how your company can help shape the Future of Work → Click here to share the next UN Global Compact Academy session on Twitter! The UN Global Compact Academy “Influencer Series" is designed to provide businesses with intimate knowledge access to some of the most prominent UN experts and business leaders shaping the sustainability agenda. Four Reasons to Register for Academy Sessions Today

1. Gain the skills needed to meet your sustainability objectives

2. Access cutting-edge tools & resources

3. Learn from and interact with world-class experts		4. Join a learning environment designed for a global workforce
Missed the first UN Global Compact Academy Session? Not to worry! Watch the recap here and share the video with your network on Twitter.

Make the Change. "Where You See Wrong or Inequality or Injustice SPEAK OUT" Thurgood Marshall

BUSINESS AS USUAL,....

.... or make the CHANGE NOW for the Next Generation.

If your question is edited from any meeting, conference, symposium, social media, or event. Continue to speak out.

Spread the word.

Black Emergency Managers Association International.

When you purposely eliminate voices from the conversations and discussions that directly affect them politically within their community, you are an active participant in modern-day suppression and in violation of their civil rights.