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July 2007 Program
Topic:The UNA's humanitarian campaigns Adopt-A-Minefield and HERO Speaker:Ms Daniela Gorelov, marketing manager of the United Nations Association of the USA, is a graduate of Brandeis University. She majored in Political Science concentrating on Middle East issues. She is fluent in Hebrew and Russian and has a working knowledge of Arabic. Background:The Adopt-A-Minefield (AAM) Campaign was created by the UNA-USA in partnership with the United Nations, Ted Turner’s Better World Fund, and the U.S. State Department to clear minefields, provide assistance to landmine survivors, and raise awareness of the global landmine crisis. It is estimated that there are between 45 and 50 million landmines in the ground in at least 70 countries. Landmines reportedly maim or kill 10,000 civilians every year. Those who survive endure a lifetime of physical, psychological, and economic hardship. HERO is an awareness-building and fundraising initiative dedicated to helping support children living in HIV/AIDS-affected communities in sub-Saharan Africa. This new initiative, in partnership with USAID (United States Agency for International Development), strives to better the lives of children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS by providing comprehensive, holistic school-based support. Date and TimeTuesday, July 24th 6:30pm-8:30pm It is important to make reservations in order for us to contract for the dinner. Place:The Oak Room under the Belk Dining Room at Meredith College. Enter the Meredith campus from the Faircloth Road entrance off Wade Avenue, turn right at the stop sign, and follow the road up the hill until there are parking places on both sides of the street — the dining hall will be on your left. If no parking space is open, back track and go left into the staff parking lot. 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh—Maps: [Google] [MapQuest] [Yahoo] Building "2." on the Campus Map Price:Please make a check out for $10 to UNA-Wake and send it to the Treasurer: H. Wayne Bare 1307 Sycamore Dr. Garner, NC 27529
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