Join us for a Brownbag Lunch and Presentation by Cambodian Land Rights Activist, Sao Sotheary. Co-hosted by the International Accountability Project (IAP) & IDEX (International Development Exchange).
When: Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 12.30 p.m.
Where: IDEX, 827 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110
RSVP: For questions and to RSVP, please contact Joanna Levitt by email joanna@accountabilityproject.org, or phhone (415) 659-0555.
Sao Sotheary, a human rights activist from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, currently serves at the Program Manager for the Community Empowerment and Legal Awareness program of Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia (BABSEA).
Sotheary is deeply committed to promoting housing and land rights, and challenging the exploding rates of illegal land-grabbing and forced evictions that are devastating so many communities across Cambodia. She also has significant experience in grassroots advocacy for women's rights, sexual health education, and domestic violence prevention. Sotheary believes that women's rights and well-being must be an integral part of the movement for land and housing rights, and for development justice.
Sotheary is an author, editor and lead community trainer for the recently published Cambodian Guide to Defending your Land & Housing Rights --a 3-volume book of curriculum designed for community-led workshops in areas threatened by eviction and displacement in the name of development. The Guide is a collaborative initiative of BABSEA, the Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions (COHRE), and San Francisco-based International Accountability Project (IAP).
Sotheary will speak about the current status of land rights and forced evictions in Cambodia, and her work in building a network of grassroots trainers mobilizing communities to hold on to their land and homes, and to demand development that upholds their fundamental human rights.
This is Sotheary's first trip to the United States, and she is particularly interested to meet colleagues from organizations here in the Bay Area that are addressing similar issues. Please RSVP if you are interested to attend, and feel free to pass this notice along to interested friends and colleagues. Thank you!
A timely discussion of the problems with the global food system, and solutions created by ordinary citizens around the world.
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:00pm
Where: Goldman Theater, The David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley
What: An insightful discussion on the global food system, the challenges and innovative solutions local communities are initiating.
Who: Dr. Raj Patel (Author & Activist), Brahm Ahmadi (The People’s Grocery), Jeff Conant (Food & Water Watch), and Rajasvini Bhansali (IDEX). Moderated by Pete Stanga (IDEX)
Join us for this eye-opening panel to learn how communities around the world, from Brazil, India, South Africa and Oakland are facing the challenges posed by the current food system. Find out how people are organizing and creating local alternatives. Learn what you can do.
Everyone is welcome. Recommended donation of $10, no one turned away for lack of funds.
For more details contact Gillian Wilson at IDEX - (415) 824-8384 | idexevents@idex.org
We hope to see you there!
What: A casual wine and cheese get-together and the unveiling of a 5-minute video featuring the work of our newest grantees
Who: IDEX Program Officers, Katherine Zavala and Vini Bhansali, staff, board members and you!
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: IDEX, 827 Valencia Street, Ste 101, San Francisco (See map)
Why: The vibrant civil society in South Africa is full of energy and hope despite widespread poverty in rural villages and urban townships in the post-Apartheid era. Come learn about inspiring people leading change in their communities and IDEX’s role in their initiatives.
We hope to see you there!
IDEX invites you to join us at 111 Minna for an evening dedicated to the work of exceptional women: women who challenge injustice and inequity to ensure a better life for their families and communities.
When: Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 – 10:30pm
Where: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
Tickets: $50 – no host bar
RSVP: Purchase your ticket online, email idexevents@idex.org, or call Gillian on (415) 824-8384 ex 201.
Featured Speaker: Anne Firth Murray, Founding President, the Global Fund for Women and Consulting Professor, Stanford University. Anne has recently published her book, From Outrage to Courage, which will be available at the event. Learn more at www.annefirthmurray.org.
Wander through captivating images of our work in Nepal, Bangladesh and Guatemala as you enjoy sumptuous appetizers. Bid on prints in our silent auction. Preview our Silent Auction items. Don't miss the premier of IDEX's first multimedia video highlighting our work in Nepal.
Reconnect with your friends at IDEX! This evening will be truly enjoyable and a great opportunity to learn more about our work.
Can’t make it! Consider making a donation, enter our drawing, or contact Gillian at (415) 824-8384 to discuss your bids on Silent Auction items.
When: Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 12.30 p.m.
Where: IDEX, 827 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110
RSVP: For questions and to RSVP, please contact Joanna Levitt by email joanna@accountabilityproject.org, or phhone (415) 659-0555.
Sao Sotheary, a human rights activist from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, currently serves at the Program Manager for the Community Empowerment and Legal Awareness program of Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia (BABSEA).
Sotheary is deeply committed to promoting housing and land rights, and challenging the exploding rates of illegal land-grabbing and forced evictions that are devastating so many communities across Cambodia. She also has significant experience in grassroots advocacy for women's rights, sexual health education, and domestic violence prevention. Sotheary believes that women's rights and well-being must be an integral part of the movement for land and housing rights, and for development justice.
Sotheary is an author, editor and lead community trainer for the recently published Cambodian Guide to Defending your Land & Housing Rights --a 3-volume book of curriculum designed for community-led workshops in areas threatened by eviction and displacement in the name of development. The Guide is a collaborative initiative of BABSEA, the Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions (COHRE), and San Francisco-based International Accountability Project (IAP).
Sotheary will speak about the current status of land rights and forced evictions in Cambodia, and her work in building a network of grassroots trainers mobilizing communities to hold on to their land and homes, and to demand development that upholds their fundamental human rights.
This is Sotheary's first trip to the United States, and she is particularly interested to meet colleagues from organizations here in the Bay Area that are addressing similar issues. Please RSVP if you are interested to attend, and feel free to pass this notice along to interested friends and colleagues. Thank you!
Labels: Cambodia, Events, Land rights
A timely discussion of the problems with the global food system, and solutions created by ordinary citizens around the world.When: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:00pm
Where: Goldman Theater, The David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley
What: An insightful discussion on the global food system, the challenges and innovative solutions local communities are initiating.
Who: Dr. Raj Patel (Author & Activist), Brahm Ahmadi (The People’s Grocery), Jeff Conant (Food & Water Watch), and Rajasvini Bhansali (IDEX). Moderated by Pete Stanga (IDEX)
Join us for this eye-opening panel to learn how communities around the world, from Brazil, India, South Africa and Oakland are facing the challenges posed by the current food system. Find out how people are organizing and creating local alternatives. Learn what you can do.
Everyone is welcome. Recommended donation of $10, no one turned away for lack of funds.
For more details contact Gillian Wilson at IDEX - (415) 824-8384 | idexevents@idex.org
We hope to see you there!
Labels: Events, Food Security
IDEX is expanding its work. Come learn about IDEX staff's recent trip to South Africa to select new grantees.
What: A casual wine and cheese get-together and the unveiling of a 5-minute video featuring the work of our newest granteesWho: IDEX Program Officers, Katherine Zavala and Vini Bhansali, staff, board members and you!
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: IDEX, 827 Valencia Street, Ste 101, San Francisco (See map)
Why: The vibrant civil society in South Africa is full of energy and hope despite widespread poverty in rural villages and urban townships in the post-Apartheid era. Come learn about inspiring people leading change in their communities and IDEX’s role in their initiatives.
We hope to see you there!
Labels: Events, IDEX, South Africa
When: Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 – 10:30pm
Where: 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
Tickets: $50 – no host bar
RSVP: Purchase your ticket online, email idexevents@idex.org, or call Gillian on (415) 824-8384 ex 201.
Featured Speaker: Anne Firth Murray, Founding President, the Global Fund for Women and Consulting Professor, Stanford University. Anne has recently published her book, From Outrage to Courage, which will be available at the event. Learn more at www.annefirthmurray.org.
Wander through captivating images of our work in Nepal, Bangladesh and Guatemala as you enjoy sumptuous appetizers. Bid on prints in our silent auction. Preview our Silent Auction items. Don't miss the premier of IDEX's first multimedia video highlighting our work in Nepal.
Reconnect with your friends at IDEX! This evening will be truly enjoyable and a great opportunity to learn more about our work.
Can’t make it! Consider making a donation, enter our drawing, or contact Gillian at (415) 824-8384 to discuss your bids on Silent Auction items.
Labels: Events
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