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Phelps Stokes administers its programs throughout the world – identifying leaders, empowering the disenfranchised, building relationships and making the invisible visible.

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This week, the spotlight is on Programs for Latin America & the Caribbean. PLAC recently launched its 2nd cycle of International Legal Clinics in Colombia. Click the arrow to learn more!

Take a look at the recent video by Dr. Badi G. Foster as
he discusses the Global Youth Innovation Network!

Events

“Global DC Initiative” Launch Event

The D.C. Center for Global Education and Leadership (CGEL) in partnership with Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will be honoring the lives lost on 9/11.

3rd Glenncrest Community Garden Meeting

The Glenncrest MADH and Dreaming Out Loud would like to invite all members of the Glenncrest neighborhood, community volunteers and organizations, to our third Community Garden Meeting.

PAFE Presents: September Palaver Hut: "Women Entrepreneurship and International Partnership"

Every month Phelps Stokes’ Programs for Africa and Freedom Endowment hosts a Palaver Hut, a symposium that creates an environment of productive dialogue on an important issue. This month’s event is entitled, “Women’s Entrepreneurship and International Partnership”. We are extending an invitation to you and hope to see you there. Space is limited, so please RSVP.

Phelps Stokes Hosts Syrian Educators

Phelps Stokes recently arranged a program for a group of Syrian higher education professionals and representatives from various Syrian universities. The visitors came to the United States through the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program.

Sat, Sep 17th at 9:43 am

I.N. Phelps Stokes Collection of American Historical Prints

This collection of more than 800 prints and drawings consists primarily of town views and historical scenes, as well as some maps.

Thu, Sep 1st at 4:12 pm

Phelps Stokes Celebrates Ambassador, Terence A. Todman's 85th Birthday

Phelps Stokes is pleased to announce that we will be celebrating the 85th birthday of our most distinguished Career Ambassador, Terence A. Todman on March 12. 2011. We will be hosting a Gala in his honor. The Gala will also mark the creation of an educational foundation in honor of Ambassador Todman.

Thu, Sep 1st at 2:53 pm

Phelps Stokes' Program for Africa & Freedom Endowment Presents "The Palaver Hut: A Roundtable Discussion on International Ethical Leadership"

On April, 8 2011, Phelps Stokes' Program for AfricaFreedom Endowment will host the"Palaver Hut: A Roundtable Discussion on International Ethical Leadership. Panelist include: Mayor Adamou Njoya of Fouban, Cameroon, Mayor Khalifa Sall of Dakar, Senegal, and Mayor Malick Diop of Fann-POINT-E-Amtie, Senegal.

Thu, Sep 1st at 6:57 pm

Nigeria Launches its Own Version of Sesame Street

For many young American children, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) was a source of home education. The PBS programs Sesame Street, Arthur, Mister Rodgers Neighborhood, and Barney teaches children how to share, count, and recite ABC's. Sesame Street has been running for over 40 years in America. Nigeria has recently launched its own version of the popular children-educational program. The show is entitled, “Sesame Square.

Thu, Sep 1st at 6:53 pm

Côte d’Ivoire’s Children Back in School After Five-Month Long Conflict

Cocircte de Ivoire's children are back in school after a five-month long conflict ravaged the country. UNICEF reports that 85 percent of schoolchildren in the area have returned to school. Although the report is positive also reveals a weakness in the educational system.

Thu, Sep 1st at 5:19 pm

International Leaders Support the Launch of The First World Summit of Afrodescendants

2011 is the year of the Afrodescendants. In celebration of this occasion, there will be a summit focusing on the issues surrounding Afrodescendants around the world. The summit is scheduled to take place August 18-21, 2011 in the city of La Ceiba, Honduras. The First World Summit of Afrodescendants announced its launch May 26, 2011 at the Pan American Health Organization building in downtown Washington, D.C.

Thu, Sep 1st at 11:56 am

Mid-Year Report on the Health Leadership Development Initiative

On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Phelps Stokes launched the first session of the Health Leadership Development Initiative sponsored by the Merck Co. Inc. This two-year program targets Afro-Colombian high school students in Cali and Quibdo who have demonstrated an interest in studying public health at university.

Thu, Sep 1st at 5:22 pm

Phelps Stokes' PAFE Presents: 1st Global Ambassador Showcase Tonight at 6:00pm

Phelps Stokes’ Programs for Africa and Freedom Endowment (PAFE) in conjunction with the Congressional African Staff Association (CASA) and honorary hosts Congressman Bobby Rush, Co-Chair of the African Partnership Caucus and Congressman Donald Payne, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights, present the 1st Global Ambassador Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 8th from 6pm-8pm at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room B369.

Thu, Sep 8th at 12:22 pm