Since its inception, the United States has been a self-consciously ideological project. The nation was conceived as a revolutionary republic in a world of monarchies, and its leadership has continuously struggled to uphold its ideals while maintaining safety in a complex and capricious world. This...
As the European Union’s economic prospects improve and leaders vow to accelerate growth, life on earth is dying out at an alarming rate. To deal with this unprecedented emergency, the EU must forge a new Sustainability and Wellbeing pact which focuses not on growth but on quality of life, tax...
We, at EAUC, are today declaring a Climate Emergency We are calling for all post-16 education institutions and support bodies in the UK and Ireland to declare a Climate Emergency and to commit to the Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation to adopt as a minimum a 2050 net zero emissions...
Green Empowerment has a rich history of making progress, despite conflict and achieving excellence, despite hardship. Last year was a challenging one for our organization, but we found a way to fulfill our commitments to communities and supporters like you, who fuel our efforts. We dedicate our...
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, are a universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all. The fourth SDG (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong...
Join WorldOregon as we celebrate youth leadership at our 2019 Youth Forum, “This is Our World!” The Youth Forum will explore a variety of topics, offering workshops, resources, an action fair and networking opportunities for high school students. Each workshop has a global to local...
World Oregon’s Young Professionals (YP) Steering Committee Now Recruiting! Committee Eligibility: 21-40 years old Interest in global affairs Attend monthly meetings Contribute professional skills Serve a two-year term From planning discussion groups to orchestrating trivia nights, join a...
2019 International Speaker Series Newmark Theatre 1111 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 Sun, March 3: Julián Castro Tues, May 14: Jaha Dukureh Wed, May 29: Farah Pandith Sun, June 23: Erica Fernandez The 21st century will be defined by how well young leaders navigate climate change,...
When the member nations of the UN signed onto Agenda 2030, in 2015, they established 17 aspirational Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to achieve by 2030. While overwhelming at first, each of the SDGs, from poverty and hunger to energy and peace, are being addressed to some...
Development Drinks is a monthly gathering hosted by GlobalPDX, for people interested in international development. This social event is meant to be a chance to connect with others and to learn about the work of GlobalPDX members. Our presenting organization in February is Young Mountain Tea. Their...
In light of the recent influx of refugee families from Afghanistan, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq and Syria, a rising percentage of Muslim students are attending schools in the Portland area. As a result, it is critical to see the world through their eyes and understand their culture and faith in order to...
Nicholas Ashford and Ralph Hall will share their experiences in teaching their graduate level course in “Technology, Globalization, and Sustainable Development: Transforming the Industrial State” at MIT, Virginia Tech, Harvard and Cambridge Universities, and the Technical University of...