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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Romania
DESCRIPTION:The date for this event has changed to Sunday\, March 3. \nExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Romania in March. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-romania/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Women in International Development
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOver the last decade\, there have been tremendous gains in women’s global economic empowerment\, with more women becoming entrepreneurs and gaining access to financial and other vital services. Yet\, challenges remain\, including an increase in global hunger and malnutrition in the last several years. \nJoin us for a discussion with Lauren Hendricks\, Executive Vice President for Program Strategy and Institutional Relations at Grameen Foundation\, on how we can create new opportunities for women around the world by closing gender gaps in access to financial services\, digital technology\, and productive assets\, and by strengthening women’s decision-making power in their homes and communities. \nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren Hendricks is the Executive Vice President for Program Strategy and Institutional Relations at Grameen Foundation. Previously\, she was Executive Director for the Access Africa initiative at CARE\, where she led the development of financial inclusion programs and innovative solutions to reach the poorest people in Africa. Lauren also served as Director of the Economic Development Unit for CARE USA\, where she provided strategic direction and technical leadership for more than 100 active microfinance and enterprise development programs in 54 countries. Before joining CARE\, Lauren was a Program Specialist at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector at the University of Maryland. Her research focused on the development of low-cost tools to assess the poverty outreach of USAID funded microenterprise development programs. Lauren currently serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee for MicroVest\, a capital management firm investing in microfinance institutions. She also chairs the board of the Access Africa Fund\, a specialized investment fund managed by MicroVest\, providing debt and equity investments in African microfinance institutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is presented in partnership with Landmark Center and Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN).  \nPhoto courtesy of Grameen Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-women-in-international-development/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Women in International Development
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOver the last decade\, there have been tremendous gains in women’s global economic empowerment\, with more women becoming entrepreneurs and gaining access to financial and other vital services. Yet\, challenges remain\, including an increase in global hunger and malnutrition in the last several years. \nJoin us for a discussion with Lauren Hendricks\, Executive Vice President for Program Strategy and Institutional Relations at Grameen Foundation\, on how we can create new opportunities for women around the world by closing gender gaps in access to financial services\, digital technology\, and productive assets\, and by strengthening women’s decision-making power in their homes and communities. \nThe evening will also include a panel presentation by international women entrepreneurs from around the world including Afghanistan\, Italy\, Jamaica\, and Serbia\, who will share their stories and experiences. These visitors will be in Minnesota as part of our Professional Exchanges program and participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. \nFollowing the program\, all attendees are invited to a reception to meet the international visitors and speakers. \nAbout Lauren Hendricks\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren Hendricks is the Executive Vice President for Program Strategy and Institutional Relations at Grameen Foundation. Previously\, she was Executive Director for the Access Africa initiative at CARE\, where she led the development of financial inclusion programs and innovative solutions to reach the poorest people in Africa. Lauren also served as Director of the Economic Development Unit for CARE USA\, where she provided strategic direction and technical leadership for more than 100 active microfinance and enterprise development programs in 54 countries. Before joining CARE\, Lauren was a Program Specialist at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector at the University of Maryland. Her research focused on the development of low-cost tools to assess the poverty outreach of USAID funded microenterprise development programs. Lauren currently serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee for MicroVest\, a capital management firm investing in microfinance institutions. She also chairs the board of the Access Africa Fund\, a specialized investment fund managed by MicroVest\, providing debt and equity investments in African microfinance institutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN). \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Grameen Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-women-in-international-development/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Iran
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nFor more than 18 years\, Atlas Grill has awed the Minneapolis dining scene with its gracious service\, warm ambiance\, and signature Persian-style fire-roasted meats and stews. While acclaimed for a sophisticated and stylish menu with Persian flavor\, Atlas draws inspiration from dishes around the globe – living up to its name. From their Gulf shrimp with citrus beurre blanc sauce to their Persian kabob-style method of grilling\, Atlas Grill serves up items that lock in flavors for enjoyment from start to finish. \nJust in time for Nowruz (Persian New Year)\, join us at Atlas Grill for a delicious\, Iranian culinary experience as we dine on beef Koobideh (traditional Persian ground beef kabob); fire-roasted chicken kabobs marinated with saffron; lemon and onion stew; Ghormeh sabzi (seven-herb stew with braised beef); basmati rice; Shirazi salad (chopped tomato\, cucumber\, and red onion with lime vinaigrette); and more. Owner and executive chef\, Abbass Shabazi will discuss Atlas’ traditional menu and unique grilling method\, while tracing the meal back to its Persian roots. \nAbout the Speaker\nWith more than 33 years of culinary experience\, Mr. Shahbazi has been the executive chef at Atlas Grill since its opening. He has also played an instrumental role in developing the menu for Good to Go Mediterranean Deli and Sphere Kitchen\, where he currently oversees culinary operations. To all his culinary endeavors\, Mr. Shahbazi brings original menu creations and authentic Persian flavors. Previously\, Mr. Shahbazi owned and operated his own restaurant\, Karoun\, in San Jose\, California\, and was an Executive Chef for Parvaneh Restaurants in Dallas\, Texas. Mr. Shahbazi has received critical acclaim and has been featured in the Star Tribune and Law & Politics for his original\, flavorful creations. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, Persian tea\, tax\, and gratuity\, and a cash bar. Advance registration and prepayment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership with the Iranian Culture House. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-iran/
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SUMMARY:CARE Forum: Food\, Health\, and Women in International Development
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome!\n \nThis Women’s Food Security In International Development program takes place in St. Cloud. \nWomen are key to international development. Empowering women through health care\, education\, and finance results in better lives for themselves\, their families\, and communities. But what happens when people are unable to provide basic nutrition for their families? Women\, in particular\, are prevented from performing the economic and social activities that would otherwise lift their families from poverty\, causing further dependence rather than self-sufficiency and prosperity. \nJoin us for a presentation and discussion in honor of International Women’s Day on the great challenges for millions of women and their families to obtain enough nutritious food. We’ll hear from U.S. Representative Tom Emmer; Dr. Robbyn Wacker\, President of St. Cloud State University; a representative from CARE; Jeff Dykstra from Partners in Food Solutions; and Louise Iverson from the General Mills Foundation. \nPresented in partnership with CARE\, CARE Action!\,  Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN)\, and St. Cloud State University. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/care-forum-food-health-women-international-development/
LOCATION:Atwood Memorial Center; St. Cloud State University\, 720 Fourth Avenue South\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Great Britain in late March. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-great-britain/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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