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Phelps Stokes enters its second century with vitality and unbridled enthusiasm, knowing that one person can truly make a difference.

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.

The Inaugural of the World Summit of African Descendants

Phelps Stokes is pleased to announce that The Inaugural of the World Summit of African Descendants is scheduled to occur August 18-21, 2011 in the city of La Ceiba, Honduras. The Summit is a result of The United Nations resolution 64/169 proclaiming the year 2011 as the International Year of the Peoples of African Descent. Six hundred people are expected to attend, hailing from every continent.

Thu, Sep 1st at 11:59 am

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

PAFE Will Host Upcoming Palaver Hut on "How Grassroots Philanthropy Can Positively Impact Children’s Education"

Wed, Jun 22nd at 8:33 am

Phelps Stokes' PAFE Hosts July Palaver Hut on Guinean Girls and Women Empowerment and Leadership Conference

On Thursday July, 14, 2011, Phelps Stokes' Programs for Africa & Freedom Endowment will be hosting a Palaver Hut titled “Guinean Girls and Women Empowerment and Leadership Conference.” The Palaver Hut will be located at InterAction here in Washington, D.C. from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm. Palaver Huts are symposiums that create an environment of productive dialogue on an important issue.

Thu, Sep 1st at 12:02 pm

The U.S. International Coordination Committee to Host "Shattering the Silence" Benefit Concert for the First World Summit of African Descendants on July 15, 2011!

<p> The U.S. International Coordination Committee and the Minnesota Yoruba Cuba Association have partnered-up to host "Shattering the Silence", a benefit concert for the First World Summit of African Descendants event that will be held in La Ceiba, Honduras from August 18-21, 2011. "Shattering the Silence" benefit concert will be held  on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 9:00 pm - 12:30 am.</p>

Thu, Jul 14th at 4:51 pm

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

Programs for Equality, Access & Empowerment Launches 2nd Cycle of International Legal Clinics

Phelps Stokes’ Programs for Equality, Access and Empowerment (PEACE) launched the second cycle of the International Legal Clinics Seminars in Bogota and Quibdó, Colombia during the week of October 10.

Thu, Nov 3rd at 1:13 pm