The Media and Geopolitics: Impact of the Media on Foreign Relations – from Wikileaks to the New York Times to the Arab Press

April 26, 2012 – 1 p.m. – Boulder Public Library, Main Branch

Discussion Group – Geopolitics

Syria – What’s Next?

April 19, 2012 – 1 p.m. – Boulder Public Library, Main Branch

Discussion Group – The United Nations and International Affairs

 

South Africa: What’s Going On?

March 29, 2012 – 1 p.m. – Boulder Public Library, Main Branch

Discussion Group – Geopolitics

Resource Person: Brendan Bosworth, Fulbright Scholar from South Africa studying at CU

Professor Bosworth will introduce the topic with some personal observations.

Microcredit — UNA-BC Film Series

“Microcredit: origins, practices, and future impact”
Film and Panel Discussion
UNA/Boulder County Film Series
Thursday,  February 17, 7:00 p.m.
Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette, Colorado 80026

Microcredit is considered one of the most effective ways to combat worldwide poverty, and is an approach being used throughout the developing world.  It refers to the extension of small, non-collateralized loans to those in poverty.  The success of the microcredit model was exemplified by the work of Muhammed Yunus and the Grameen Bank (of Dhaka, Bangladesh) which he founded, for which they were awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

The program will begin with the showing of a short film, “Breaking Through: Year of Microcredit — the United Nations in Action”, followed by a panel discussion and question/answer period.  Panelists will include representatives of local NGOs:  Bead for Life, Friendship Bridge, Tibetan Village Project, and the Boulder County Circles Campaign (BCCC).  The first three NGOs practice microcredit in several parts of the globe, while the BCC’s approach pursues a slightly different model.

May 29: A Photographic Perspective of Iraqi Kurdistan

The Boulder Friends of UNICEF present a fundraiser on Friday, May 29, 2009, at 7 p.m., 1470 Walnut St, 4th Floor West, in Boulder.

Colorado-based traveler and photographer Sheryl Shapiro has recently returned from Iraqi Kurdistan. A world apart from the embattled south, Kurdistan is an autonomous region with its own vibrant culture and a democratically elected parliament. Experience a magnificent, proud people, unique architecture, and the hustle of the bazaars. Sheryl traveled independently among the Kurds and will share her photos and stories.

$25 suggested donation for slide show, drinks and delicious dessert.

Boulder Friends of UNICEF is a volunteer group which
educates, advocates and fundraises in our community
for the US Fund for UNICEF and needy children of the world.

UNA-USA Web Survey

UNA-USA wants to know what you think about its new Web site at www.unausa.org. So please take a brief moment and fill in this survey. This information will not be shared with outside venues. Fill out the survey here:  www.unausa.org/websurvey

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Main Web Site Temporarily Down

Due to some technical issues we are currently trying to solve, the main UNA Boulder County Web site is down. It should be up again within the next day. Thanks for your patience!

February 26 – Council for International Visitors Potluck

The Boulder Council for International Visitors has invited us to participate in their pot-luck meeting, Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm at St. Aidan’s Church, 2425 Colorado Avenue, Boulder.  There is plenty of parking behind the church.  The speaker will be a visiting high school student, Christian Brito, from the Galapagos Islands. The BCIV provides hospitality and program activities for State Department-sponsored international visitors who express a desire to visit Boulder.  The potluck is a chance for us to become involved in a program that helps build positive international relations.

2009 Brainstorming Session

The board brainstorming session is set for Sunday, February 22, 2 to 5 p.m. Frasier Meadows.

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