I encourage those of you in the Seattle area to get involved
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Subject: [wa-afr-network] Wed, 8 March, Agenda
AGENDA
Washington State Africa Network
Wednesday, March 8, 2000, 7:30 PM
Miller Community Center
330 19th Ave E, Capitol Hill, Seattle
7:30 Call to Order, introductions
7:35 NSOA Econ Theme report
7:40 NSOA Peace & Security Theme report
7:45 NSOA Sustainability Theme report
7:50 NSOA Education & Culture Theme report
7:55 NSOA Democracy & Human Rights Theme report
8:00 Discuss the following (mission, objectives and tasks):
Mission Statement:
To enhance awareness and understanding about the countries and people of
Africa, and to increase the involvement of Washington residents in issues of
Africa.
Objectives And Tasks:
1. To provide a forum for Washington State organizations, businesses and
residents interested in African issues.
Maintain an organization
Maintain an electron list serve open to all interested parties
Maintain and expand the organizations web site
Hold regular meetings for the organization
Sponsor occasional seminars and conferences
2. To collect and disseminate information on African issues and events in
Washington State.
Attend the National Summit on Africa
Develop an outreach program to community organizations and agencies.
3. To advocate policies and programs of mutual benefit to the people of
Africa, Washington and the U.S.
Publicizing the National Action Plan For Africa.
4. To coordinate resources in Washington State for the benefit of the people
of Africa.
Encourage "sister city" and "sister state" programs with counterparts in
Africa.
Identify local trade partners for companies based in Africa
Help to facilitate education and training opportunities for African
students.
5. To promote learning and teaching about Africa in Washington State.
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