Picture of Progress with The Women’s Bakery

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

The Women’s Bakery (TWB) empowers women through education and business. Since 2015, TWB has spurred the launch of 6 bakeries in East Africa! Come learn about what we have done this last year, and where we are headed in 2018. TWB will be sharing our bread products (along with delicious appetizers and wine). Celebrate the.... Read More

Global Kids Connect Pakistan Panel

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

Marshall Direct Fund runs a modern day pen pal program called Global Kids Connect. The aim of our program is to break through cultural barriers and promote peaceful exchanges among the leaders of tomorrow. On November 28th eleven of our pen pals from Pakistan will be visiting Denver. We will be holding a panel event.... Read More

Happy Hour Harambee!

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

Join the Samburu Youth Education Fund for a happy hour Harambee! In Swahili, “harambee” literally means “all together,” and often used in a context of collective action to achieve something positive. So, SYEF is bringing together a community of people who value education, gender equality and doing well for the people of the planet, to.... Read More

Ramadan Iftar Dinner

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

You're invited to break fast with our Muslim friends! Every year, Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan and abstain from all food and drink from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. Muslims use this time become closer with God and their community through prayer and community service. Meet the Middle East would.... Read More

Meet the Middle East: Islam 101

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

As it stands today, Islam is the most misunderstood and misrepresented religion in the world.  Conflicts and violence rooted in differing religious beliefs, opposing political ideologies and territorial disputes, are often labeled Islamic causing the West to view Muslims as the source of this evil. However, many are unaware of the 1.3 billion people in.... Read More

View from the Top: A Saudi Mountain Climbers Guide to Success

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Reception 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Presentation & Q+A   About Raha Moharrak Raha is a Saudi mountain climber who has summited eight peaks around the globe. A graphic designer by training, Raha first became interested in climbing in 2011, when she decided to summit Mount Kiliminjaro. In 2013 she became the first.... Read More