What are the objectives of this meeting? The meeting will provide a medium where participating individuals and NGOs will convene to address and discuss ways of improving key Humanitarian issues and topics with much emphasis on Human Rights, Gender Equality, Peace and Security, Social and Economic Development, Youth and Children, Health Education, Ethics and Value and Environmental Protection. Participating NGOs will have direct access to grants by International Donor Agencies.
The opening Lecture will be held by Dr Mrs Artemisa Franco who is the President of the Center for Human Rights Research and Development, Maputo - Mozambique.The program will include:
In addition to the main program, the meeting will also host book launches, artistic and cultural activities, exhibitions, plenty of space and opportunity for informal networking and alliance building.
All plenaries and selected breakout sessions will have interpretation into English, Spanish and French.
Who can participate? What happens if more than 200 participants apply? Anyone who is a member of an NGO, Professionals in related fields, Students Unions, Lecturers of Universities and Community based organizations, the Clergy as well as women and youth development groups can apply to participate.
The events shall commence on the 1st - 8th of August 2008 in London, United Kingdom at Abba Queens Gate Hotel London.
I can't afford the cost - Can you help? Joan B Kroc foundation Foundation Uk has only set up an Access Fund to support the travel costs(Flight and Local Transportations,feeding) for all qualified participants.
How do I apply, and when is the deadline? All Interested person or organizations should send an email to the Local Organizing Committee. Participants MUST be a group of 1-3 persons to qualify for registration.
Contact Person:
Rev Chiris Bunett
+447024096507
Email: jkfoundation.uk@live.com
Regards,
Local Organizing Committee
Joan B kroc foundation