Architects Without Borders

Looks like an interesting event at Town Hall on Febraury 2nd.

When: Saturday Feb. 2nd 6pm to 8pm

Where: Downstairs of Town Hall - 8th Ave and Seneca Street, Seattle

What: World leaders met in September 2000 to address extreme poverty and related problems that hinder human well-being and are sources of global instability. They adopted an ambitious set of goals and established 2015 as the deadline to achieve them.  The panel will discuss U.S. participation in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), progress at the half-way point, and additional efforts that are needed from Americans and their government.  Suggested Donation: $5

Panel:
Representative Adam Smith, Member of Congress, Washington’s 9th District, Sponsor Global Poverty Act of 2007
Samuel Worthington, President of InterAction, Coalition of U.S.-based international NGOs focused on global poverty
Craig Nakagawa, President of VillageReach, Seattle-based NGO providing healthcare in developing countries
Moderator: Dave Ross, KIRO Radio

Sponsored by:  Puget Sound Millennium Goals Project, working to increase U.S. support for the Millennium Development Goals, in cooperation with the United Nations Association – Seattle Chapter. 
The project is a network of regional organizations and chapters of the most active national groups on hunger and development including the Borgen Project, Bread for the World, Facing the Future, Jubilee Northwest, Lutheran Peace Fellowship, Oikocredit Support Northwest, ONE Campaign, RESULTS, St. Mark’s Cathedral, and VillageReach.
Further information:206-568-1959, Mgoals@q.com or http://www.freewebs.com/psmgproject/