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Friday, November 27, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO AND AFRICA

 

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BUILDING HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

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In "Brick by Brick" Karen Sherman tells, not only her own story of moving her family to Kigali, Rwanda in 2012, but also those of women who survived the Rwandan genocide, and how it forever changed her life.

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THE MAKING AND UNMAKING OF SOUTH SUDAN

1.31.19 The Making and Unmaking of South Sudan

Dive into the gripping story of the world’s newest state, South Sudan. Zach Vertin will offer a firsthand account of its creation and the current crisis taking place there, as well as the ongoing challenges of statehood.

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AWARDS DINNER 2018

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Join World Affairs for a special evening as we honor exceptional individuals born abroad who have made outsized contributions to our economy and culture.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA: WHY IT MATTERS FOR SILICON VALLEY

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Silicon Valley, meet the next big thing: African entrepreneurs. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield provides an introduction between the hub of innovation and the fast growing business sectors popping up across the African continent.

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MARIN | THE SECURITY THREAT IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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African nations vary greatly in the degree to which democracy has been established. Captain Paul Shemella (Ret.) of the Naval Postgraduate School will discuss how an effective security structure is crucial to this transition.

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TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT AND DEMOCRACY: DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Towards Employment and Democracy: Development in Southern Africa

How can governments across southern Africa address the unemployment challenge and lift millions out of poverty for good? Jeffrey Herbst and Greg Mills will offer insights into what progress has been made and how the region can achieve long term growth.

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CITY OF THORNS: LIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP

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What does life look like for those who call a refugee camp home? Journalist Ben Rawlence will share stories from Dadaab, a group of refugee camps in northern Kenya, and examine the wider political forces that have kept individuals from returning home.

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THE NEXT AFRICA: TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS ON AN EMERGING CONTINENT

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What impact will Silicon Valley have on the tech boom in Africa? Join us for an inside look at the technological innovations that are impacting how we do business on the continent.

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ENSLAVED: A VISUAL STORY OF MODERN DAY SLAVERY

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Hear from humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine discuss her work documenting the extent of modern day slavery.

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AN ANTI-POVERTY TOOLKIT

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How does promoting gender equality, education and human rights aid in the fight to end poverty? BRAC founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, will share his insights on poverty alleviation and the power of education.

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