Rebuild Afghanistan Summit 2009
Join with Bay Area citizens and nonprofit organizations in the common
effort of rebuilding Afghanistan to create a more viable future.
Sunday November 1, 2009
Dominican University
Guzman Hall, 2nd Floor
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. • Admission is FREE!
- Please RSVP using this link
Schedule for Event
- To participate - Download the Requirements and Information Form
Our Keynote Speakers will discuss the role
the local community can play in the future of Afghanistan:
Dr. Nahid Aziz
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Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor
Argosy University, Washington, DC.
Speech Title: “Addressing the Psycho-Social Health of Afghans”
See Dr. Aziz' article here:
www.afghaneducation.org/WMH.html
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Norman Solomon
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Marin County Author and Executive Director, Institute for Public Accuracy.
Speech Title: “Afghanistan: Obstacles and Opportunities for Creating Positive Change”
See Norman Solomon's interview with CSPAN's Washington Journal here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv5v_Shz2do |
There will also be workshops, networking, Afghan handicrafts for sale and refreshments. Workshops include: Funding sources for Afghanistan, Grant writing, Improving the Quality of Education and Mental Health in Afghanistan, Rebuilding according to Afghanistan's Islamic and Cultural Traditions, etc.
Box lunches will be available for minimal price.
Hosted by:
Dominican University and Rebuild Afghanistan Summit 2009 Committee
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