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"COFFEE TALKS"
SPEAKER SERIES - February 19

Coffee Talks The Hunger Project (THP)
is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. In Africa, South Asia and Latin America, THP seeks to end hunger and poverty by empowering people to lead lives of self-reliance, meet their own basic needs and build better future for the children.

Our feature speaker, Patricia Tucker, is the Regional Director of Funding for The Hunger Project.

She will talk about current initiatives including: Microfinance programs • Fostering government accountability • Empowering women as change agents • Mobilizing epicenter communities

When:
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
at 7:00 pm
Where:
Fuller Seminary – Payton Hall
Geneva Room/2nd Floor
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101

(Street parking on Union St. or $5 parking structure west of Oakland Ave.)

$10 suggested donation at the door – proceeds go to the ongoing work of the
United Nations Association.

JUNE 19th - "COFFEE TALKS" SPEAKER SERIES: MDG #2 - Achieve Universal Primary Education

Knowledge is that which Liberates:
A New Future for Himalayan Children

Marc Alongi, cofounder of the Ashram Paryavaran Vidyalaya (APV) environmental school in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, will present an uplifting insider’s view on progressive education in Himalyan India. Now in it's 10th year, APV provides a model for mindful and holistic education through community building and music. The curriculum is place-based and relevant to the learning of children in their context. Also a Teacher Training Center, AVP holds government school trainings focusing on student engagement, relevant curricula, mindful school culture and music.

The coffee talk will include an inspiring and informative film about the APV School, which now serves over 100 students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The majority of the students come from farming villages one to seven kilometers walking distance from the school. Many suffer from malnutrition. The school provides nutritious meals and clothing for those in need. The children are also privy to a unique educational experience where they are free to be creative and explore their unique talents and interests.

When:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Where:
Armory Center for the Arts
Community Room
145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103

(Parking is available two buildings north of Armory for a flat fee of $6.00.)

$10 suggested donation at the door –
proceeds go to the ongoing work of the United Nations Association.

FLYER

5th Annual Women of the World Awards

See Sonia Amin's photos from our 5th Annual Women of the World Awards event
held Sunday, March 10, 2013

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION 2011

Sonia Amin created and posted the pictures from the event held December 10, 2011.

Photos of the Film Festival on Our Facebook

Film Fest Click here to view

Welcome

Welcome to the United Nations Association, Pasadena/Foothills Chapter! We have been a part of the Pasadena community for over 60 years.

Our commitment to the ideals of the United Nations: decreasing poverty, empowering women, and promoting environmental sustainability remains as strong as ever. We fulfill this commitment by sponsoring UNA events throughout the year.

Please look at our calendar of events which ranges from Model UN at Pasadena City College, to a speaker series to a film festival! I encourage you to attend our events, become a UNA member, and discover what we are all about. Thank-you!

Sincerely,

Co-Presidents: Jon Charles & Chris Fennessy
Pasadena/Foothill Chapter

Statement of Purpose

The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan national organization dedicated to enhancing U.S. participation in the United Nations system and to strengthening that system as it seeks to define and carry out its mission. UNA-USA's action agenda uniquely combines education and public research, substantive policy analysis, and ongoing U.S.-U.N. dialogue.

Origin

The Association traces its founding to 1943 and the birth of the American Association for the United Nations (AAUN), a citizen-based organization led by Eleanor Roosevelt and dedicated to educating American about the U.N. and global issues. In 1964, the AAUN merged with the U.S. Committee for the United Nations, composed of 138 national organizations supporting the work of the world body, thereby creating the United Nations Association of today.