| When: | Back to Calendar » September 20, 2012 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Where: | John A. Wilson Building - Mayor's Briefing Room (G-9) 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington,DC USA |
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| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | Abigail Simmons 202-371-5533 asimmons@phelpsstokes.org |
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As part of African Heritage Month in the District of Columbia, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs is partnering with Phelps Stokes, Constituency for Africa, the Africa Society and the Global Youth Information Network in hosting a panel discussion titled “Next Generation African Diaspora Youth: Strategies for Capacity Development in Africa.”
Join a panel of young leaders and entrepreneurs from Africa and North America for a lively and frank discussion on innovative and “out-of-the-box” strategies for facilitating greater diaspora youth participation in African growth and development. Dr. Reuben E. Brigety II, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, will deliver the opening remarks. The discussion will be moderated by Ngozi Nmezi, director of the DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs.
Seating is limited. Participants must bring a photo ID on the day of the event. RSVP by Sept. 17 to asimmons@phelpsstokes.org.
