Events
February 28, 2009 – Peace Walk in Nakuru, Kenya:
WDGA held its inaugural Peace Walk in Nakuru Kenya. The “day” of the walk marked the one year anniversary of the Joint Coalition Peace Deal signing. This deal came after the strongly contested presidential elections. Ambassador Michael Rannenberger, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya was the Keynote Speaker. Over 500 students were inducted into the Peace Ambassador ePal Program. Peace Trees were planted to commemorate those who lost their homes and lives during the violence after the election.
Wednesday, September 23 3009 G-20 Youth Economic Challenge Rally:
Students gathered on Mount Washington in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a rally –proclaiming a challenging message to G-20 Summit officials and constituents to be sure to consider youth in their future global economic plans.
Wednesday, September 23 2009 G-20 YES - Youth Economic Summit Roundtable Dinner:
About 200 youth and employers gathered at the LeMont Restaurant on Mount Washington to discuss the youth’s role in the future of the economy. This event was broadcasted live online and questions from Twitter and Facebook were received internationally and answered by a panel of experts from various fields of employment.
Friday, September 26 2009 – Peace Vigils held in the local communities of Homewood and Homestead:
WDGA held its 2nd annual Peace Vigils in local communities to promote its message of peace in the face of violence. Local artist came out and performed poetry, raps, spoken word and songs with the message of peace and honored families in the community who had lost family members to violence.
Saturday, December 10, 2009 – Peace Camp in Kenya:
WDGA held a Peace Camp in Nakuru, Kenya for the students who are in the Peace Ambassador Program. According to the students, this day was very enlightening. They learned a lot about how important peace is to obtaining a job. The premier sponsor of the event was SDV/ UPS-Kenya. The theme of the camp was “Get Along to Get Ahead” and the facilitators were Kenyan Youth leaders, faculty and managers from SDV / UPS –Kenya. The day was a success and kept the students encouraged to keep promoting peace and their communities. As one WDGA Peace Ambassador student put it this way: “ I am proud of WDGA and encouraged by this workshop. I am not going home the same way I came. I am going out with something that I could not have gotten if I had decided to stay home. Thanks to all those who struggled to make this day successful. God bless you.”
Upcoming Events: USA & KENYA
May 2010:
KENYA: 2STEPS2WORK Peace Summit and 2008 Post-Election crisis Memorial Monument dedication with guests: U.S. Ambassador of Kenya – Michael Ranneberger and other Kenya parliament officials
July 2010 – Community Outreach Project:
NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY DAY OF PEACE Saturday, July 17, 2010 WEST PARK – Northside12 noon to Dusk. A day promoting Peace for community economic development and ultimately workforce development. Activities include a Peace march, Peace demonstrations, children’s peace crafts, free food and health screenings. The event will also be the “recruiting” of 2STEPS2WORK Youth and families into the Northside Family Connections program – that begins in the Fall 2010 at CCAC – Northside.
August 6-16, 2010 - Onsite Board Meeting and Program development in Kenya:
KENYA: WDGA Board Members will convene in Kenya for a technology exploration to support the 2STEPS2WORK ePal program as well as to explore property options for WDGA’s Leadership Training Institute. Activities will include a series of worksite tours for ePal students, parents, faculty and WDGA’s public / private sector partners.
September 2010 – Fifth Annual Benefit Event:
USA: WDGA will host its 5th ANNUAL AFRICAN BENEFIT FESTIVAL on September 23 at the LeMont Restaurant on Mount Washington at 6:30 pm.
December 2010
KENYA: WDGA will host its 3rd Annual Peace Camp on December 4, 2010 - continuing the 2STEPS2WORK program and Peace Ambassador ePal network development. - this event should be alone with the Heading December 2010 - Peace Camp in Kenya For the December one I think that it is jumbled together with Semptember so if you could separate them that would be great. Also could you replace the text for September with the text I have provided. There was a typo online. I think thats it for now. Thanks a lot. Please send a bill when necessary.
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