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Central America Donors Forum 6/19/2012
On June 19, 2012, SIF will host the Central America Donors Forum. This forum is invitation only, and will bring together donors and development experts working in Central America to provide a unique opportunity for learning and deeper engagement on key issues facing the region. To view a short video about this event, click here.
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Central America regional partners meeting 1/24-27/2012
More than seventy of SIF and ELAW’s Central American civil society partners convened in San Salvador, El Salvador to critically analyze the links between climate change, environmental degradation, poverty and existing legislation to address these issues. In addition, the conference addressed the adverse effects of critical concerns such as climate change and rising levels of crime and violence on rural communities and marginalized populations, specifically women. To see photos from the conference, click here. |
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Second annual Women in the World Breakfast 11/15/2011
Over 250 women from business, philanthropy, academia, and the media will gather to learn about and celebrate Seattle’s role in advancing the economic and social empowerment of women around the globe. The breakfast event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, president and CEO of the Global Fund for Women. To register for this event, please visit: womenintheworld.eventbrite.com. |
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SIF Co-hosts Conference on Preventing Youth Violence in the Americas
6/28/11
On June 28, 2011, SIF will attend a conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss best practices and lessons learned around youth crime prevention in the Americas. The conference will take place at the OAS headquarters in collaboration with USAID and the US State Department. The workshop will bring together government agencies, donors and practitioners to discuss the following topics: successful approaches to community policing, public-private sector alliances in crime prevention, juvenile justice reform and youth movements. For the conference agenda, click here. Photo: ASAPROSAR |
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SIF Sponsors PSBJ Corporate Citizenship Awards 5/20/2011
On Friday, May 20th the Puget Sound Business Journal held their annual Corporate Citizenship Awards Luncheon, highlighting the 75 most philanthropic companies in the region. SIF was a gold sponsor for the event, proudly honoring these local corporate champions and their commitment to our community. Read the profiles of Corporate Champion Award Winners here. |
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SIF Supports PBS Newshour on Guatemala 3/4/2011
SIF celebrates the 100th International Women's Day by supporting a special PBS Newshour program on poverty and violence against women in Guatemala. Host Ray Suarez will report on critical issues facing women in Guatemala such as high infant and maternal mortality rates, and frightening levels of violence. The two part series will air at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 7th and Tuesday, March 8th on Seattle PBS station KCTS9. Photo: Workshop for indigenous women in Guatemala, sponsored by SIF. |
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Oscar's Cuba 1/21/2011
Join us on Friday, January 21st for the screening of "Oscar's Cuba" and to meet the director of this film, Jordan Allott. Oscar’s Cuba, a 60-minute video documentary, presented in Spanish and English, will tell the story of Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, a prisoner of conscience currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for the crime of “disrespecting the revolution” through his promotion of human rights, democracy and respect for human life in Cuba. The event will be held on Friday, January 21, 6 p.m. at Kane Hall 210, University of Washington. To read more about the film, click here. |
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Central America Network Meeting 12/1-3/2010
This three-day conference titled "Uniendo Esfuerzos Centroamericanos" held in San Jose, Costa Rica brought together Central America’s most important political, academic, nonprofit, philanthropic and advocacy leaders to discuss some of the region’s most pressing issues while creating partnerships and sharing strategies to overcome obstacles to poverty alleviation. Watch a video highlighting the conference here. |
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Women in the World Breakfast 11/16/2010
Over 300 women from business, philanthropy, academia, and the media gathered to learn about and celebrate Seattle’s role in advancing the economic and social empowerment of women around the globe. The breakfast event featured keynote speaker Ambassador Melanne Verveer, the U.S. Department of State’s Ambassador at-Large for Global Women’s Issues. Watch a video of this event here. Photo: SIF Co-founder Paula Clapp with keynote speaker Ambassador Melanne Verveer. |
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27th Annual A.K. Guy Award 11/09/2010
TeenSmart International (TSI) graduate Jahaira Aburto Valerio spoke at the Seattle's 27th Annual A.K. Guy Award ceremony, this year honoring SIF Co-founders Bill & Paula Clapp. Read more here. Photo: SIF's Bill & Paula Clapp with Vilma Medrano and Jahaira Aburto Valerio (TeenSmart International). |
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Collaboration and Poverty Alleviation in Central America 4/8/2010
On April 8, 2010, Seattle was host to a special gathering of committed leaders working to alleviate poverty in Central America. Watch a video of this event here. Photo: Bill Clapp of SIF speaks with Susan Bird of Ford Foundation. |
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