Past Event

The Carter Center: Partnering in the New Liberia

Tue, May 17 2011 - 6:30pm

The Carter Center: Partnering in the New Liberia
Cate Biggs, Writer; Consultant; Founder, Writing for Global EngagementEmilie Ogden, Community Activist; Trustee, World LearningKate Ridgway, Educator; Community ActivistNancy Hitz, World Traveler; Winemaker; Trustee, the Worldwatch Institute and the Hitz Foundation
After enduring 14 years of civil war and economic collapse, Liberia is on the upswing. Led by the continent’s first female president and supported by the international community, Liberia is held up as an example of development-work success. Learn how the Carter Center is waging peace and building hope through partnerships with local government officials, tribal leaders and civil society organizations. Hear from a group of Bay Area women philanthropists who recently traveled to this unique nation in Africa.
The event will feature the photography of Nancy Farese, social documentary photographer and founder of PhotoPhilanthropy
Location: SF Club OfficeTime: 5:30 p.m. networking reception with food and wine, 6:30 p.m. programCost: $20 standard, $12 Club/Carter Center/Peace Corps members, $7 students (with valid ID)Also know: In association with the Northern California Peace Corps Association.