USAID Program in Sudan and the Sudanese in the Diaspora

Hello All and Ramadan Kareem

Sudanese and American Friends are cordially invited to attend an important USAID Event sponsored by Spade Organization and SPLM Chapter of Washington Metro Area and cosponsored by Peace Building and Development Institute (PDI) of the School of International Service of the American University.


PLACE: American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave N.W
Washington D.C 20016
WHERE: The Ward Circle Building – Auditorium 1
TIME: Event starts at 3:00 P.M till 7:00 P.M. Please be prompt.
WHEN: Sunday October 16th


PROGRAM EVENT
• Introduction by Representative of Peace building and Development Institute (PDI) School of International Service of American University.
• Introduction by Mr. Deng Deng Nhial President & Founder Spade Organization.
• Introduction by SPLM Chapter representative
• Introduction by Mr. Ezekiel Gatkouth SPLM Representative in North America.
• Mr. Allen Reed Director of USAID Sudan Field Office: Perspective on how to support Diaspora Programs.
• Miss Nishana Fernando USAID: Power point presentation of USAID program showing breadth and depth of its contribution.
• John Marks of the USAID is to speak about the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)
• Ms. Liz Loughran USAID ( Health Program)
• Ms Bonnie Barhyte IESC/MKCope
• Ms. Demetria Arvanitis Program Director ( VEGA/AMED)
• Dr. Olivia Lomoro SPLM ( Secretariat of Health)
• Mr. Gideon Kuc SPLM ( Secretariat of Education) SOE
• AED, IESC and VEGA are all partners with USAID and each representative will give description of programs they are engaged in relevant to Diaspora.
• Q & A session: Please state your name, organization if applicable and have your questions specific and ready. Please refrain from comments and explanations. Conclusion: Mr. Allen Reed USAID

Anwar Elhaj
SPLM Chapter
Washington D.C.