"A Day for Haiti: Solutions for the Future" to Bring Together D.C.-area Universities and Non-governmental Organizations to Share Ideas for Rebuilding, April 12
Haiti Day to be Hosted by The George Washington University and The Consortium Of Universities Of The Washington Metropolitan Area
Updated April 8, 2010
EVENT:
On “A Day for Haiti,” held three months after the country’s devastating earthquake, Washington, D.C.-area universities and non-governmental organizations will gather to share their insight and knowledge about rebuilding efforts in the region.
First Lady of Haiti Elisabeth Preval and U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA) will participate in the day's events.
WHEN:
Monday, April 12, 2010; 2 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
The George Washington University
Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, Continental Ballroom
800 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)
AGENDA:
Session One: Education and Child Welfare, 2 - 3:15 p.m.
Introduction of GW President Steven Knapp from John “Skip” Williams, GW provost and vice president for health affairs
Introduction of First Lady of Haiti Elisabeth D. Preval by Dr. Knapp
Opening remarks by Ms. Preval
Keynote: Janet Robb, senior vice president and director for international development, American Institutes of Research; “Building Capacity for Short- and Long-term Education Needs in Haiti”
Panelists:
• Marcelo Cabrol, chief, education division, Inter-American Development Bank; “How to Transform Education in Haiti: A Programmatic Overview”
• Peter Holland, World Bank, education specialists and team leader Haiti; “Rebuilding the Education System: Some Core Principles”
• Kathleen Strottman, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute; “The Welfare of Haiti's Children Before and After the Earthquake”
• Kathia Flemens, research associate, The George Washington University; “The Bridge of Hope: Building, Strengthening Education in Haiti”
Moderator: Joel Gomez, associate dean for research and director of the Institute for Education Policy Studies, The George Washington University
Session Two: Short- and Long-term Health Needs in Haiti, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.,
Keynote: Arthur J. Fournier, MD, co-founder, Project Medishare; “Haiti After the Earthquake: Short- and Long-Term Medical Needs”
Panelists:
• Arthur Fournier, MD
• Ellen Dawson and Paul Maniscalco, GW Medical Center; “Haiti: Three Weeks Out”
• Patrick Richard, GW Medical Center; “Reflections on a Framework to Build a Strong Healthcare System in Haiti”
• Ron Sconyers, president and CEO, Physicians for Peace; “Responding to the Needs of Amputees”
Moderator: Brian McGrath, associate vice president for faculty and educational resources; GW Medical Center
Session Three: Rebuilding Haiti, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Keynote: Sam Worthington, CEO, InterAction; “Role of NGOs in Haiti's Redevelopment”
Panelists:
• Sam Worthington
• Keren Dongo, ONE; “Debt Relief in Haiti”
• Stefan Pryor, deputy mayor of Newark, New Jersey; “Recovery and Governance of Rebuilding”
• Jack D. Smith, GW Law School; “Ensuring Lawfulness and Transparency of Rebuilding”
• Andrea Bartoli, director, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University; “Encountering Responses: Listening to Haitians in the Aftermath of the Earthquake”
Moderator: Dr. Stephen C. Smith, The George Washington University
Session Four: Reception, 6-8 p.m., Great Hall, main level
Dr. Knapp and Ms. Preval will make concluding remarks.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michelle Sherrard
202-994-1423; mcs1@gwu.edu
Candace Smith
202-994-3566; cesmith@gwu.edu
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