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This Worldly Wednesday we are excited to tell you about Worldly opportunities and events!
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February 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join Praxis to learn about the newly-developed Praxis Certificate of Evidence-Based Development, a certificate designed with working professionals in mind. They will also share the 2019 Praxis course offerings, starting dates, tuition, and share Fellowship opportunities to help lead a culture of evidence-based development in our community. Please RSVP.
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February 28 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Local experts provide in-depth review and real-world examples on the following topics: introduction and review of basic export documents, how the documentation process affects payment and customs clearance, Incoterms®, export regulations and compliance, classifying your merchandise under the Schedule B, the role of a freight forwarder, the importance of cargo insurance, letters of credit, temporary exports, and the Automated Export System. This training is recommended for personnel with companies exporting from the USA; including logistics, sales, legal, financial, and management departments.
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March 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lovers of Denver and French culture will gather at Coohills restaurant for a commemorative six-course meal celebrating the 70th anniversary of Denver’s first Sister City, Brest, France.
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March 5 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Come learn about Denver’s oldest sister city, Brest, France! Forged 70 years ago, this relationship began when Brest rescued 19 of Denver’s downed pilots during WWII. The City of Denver reciprocated when its schoolchildren fundraised to build a Children’s Medical Center to support the French town’s war-torn infrastructure. The relationship has evolved over the years into a rich variety of ongoing cultural, business, and educational programs!
Brest Mayor, Francois Cuillandre will be the keynote speaker and share information about this technologically advanced, innovative port city!
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March 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us to meet, celebrate, and walk hand in hand with the Latina women leaders and entrepreneurs of our community. Enjoy a night full of stories of successful women, of smells, colors, and flavors from countries in Latin America. In this event you will enjoy a panel of 5 women who will tell us their stories of resiliency and successes. You will also enjoy the talent of local women artisans that will be present on-site selling their products in the Mercado Monarca.
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March 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Are you an experienced world traveler who likes to visit off the beaten path, unusual locations? Do you try to interact with locals whenever possible to gain cross cultural understanding? Do you travel to feel alive, get out of your comfort zone, have new experiences and discover new parts of yourself and the world? Are you known as "the traveler(s)" in your circle of friends? Join this meetup to talk about your interests and learn about upcoming trips.
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March 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Dr. Marco Cepik will speak on "China's Policy Towards Latin America: Current Challenges." This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
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March 7 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
International Commercial Terms, better known as Incoterms®, are the three most important letters in any international sales contract. Before you can understand export or import documentation and compliance, you must understand the basics of Incoterms®. Incoterms® determine which party is responsible for costs if a shipment is damaged in transit. This course, offered by the regional expert in Incoterms®, gives you an in-depth look into the eleven different rules. This training is recommended for all exporters, importers, international sales personnel, purchasing agents, legal counsel, and finance and logistics professionals.
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March 8 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am
The WorldDenver 7th Annual International Women's Day celebration will begin with our finalists from The Big Pitch competition immediately followed by a panel discussion featuring distinguished women in the tech space sharing their advice to others looking to succeed in the STEM field. This morning event is a free community event that is open to the public.
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March 8 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Each year on March 8th, countries around the world lift up the achievements of women in their societies to recognize and celebrate the leadership role that women play in business, academia, government, community-building, and families.
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March 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join CMES as they kick off their lecture series on the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar will discuss research from his latest book Religious Statecraft: The Politics of Islam in Iran (Columbia University Press, 2018).
This event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP. Lunch will be provided to those who do so.
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WORLDLY JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
Executive Director
WorldDenver, is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to fostering a greater understanding world affairs and cultures, is seeking an Executive Director. Founded in 2012, WorldDenver’s impact on the Colorado Community has grown along with the organization’s reputation for unique programs that connect Coloradans with experts, leaders and ideas from all over the world. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership, strategy development and vision to the organization in keeping with the mission and strategy of WorldDenver. A keen interest in global affairs and promoting greater international understanding will be desired hallmarks.
To LEARN more and view desired QUALIFICATIONS please click here!
To APPLY please email your resume to Lauren at lmcelderry@eflassociates.com.
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WORLDLY TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY!
Are you ready to spread your wings to France, Germany, Italy, or Spain? Adolesco Youth Exchange offers a unique, two-way exchange program that gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new language and new culture AND to host your carefully matched exchange partner in turn.
ADOLESCO YOUTH EXCHANGE will match you with a student about your own age in France, Germany, Italy, or Spain (your choice), you will decide exactly WHEN (whatever’s best for your schedule), and for HOW LONG (between 6 to 12 weeks) you want to go on exchange and host as part of our flexible and affordable nonprofit language immersion and cultural exchange program for qualifying students between ages 9 and 18.
Please join them for an INFO MEETING on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM at the Sam Gary Library, Stapleton (2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238). RSVP marie@adolesco.org, and see www.Adolesco.org for more info.
The application deadline is March 15, 2019, and matches will be announced by late April 2019.
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Trip 1
WHAT: medical, dental, and optometry brigade
WHERE: Junin, Ecuador
WHEN: April 20-27, 2019.
COST: Cost: $1,450 not including airfare to and from Ecuador
WHO: Volunteers from those disciplines as well as nurses, pharmacists or lay volunteers are welcome.
Trip 2
WHAT: medical and optometry brigade
WHERE: Isabela in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
WHEN: July 27 to August 4 2019.
WHO: Medical and optometry volunteers as well as nurses, pharmacy or lay volunteers welcome.
COST: $2500 not including airfare to and from Ecuador.
For more information please contact AaVI board member Cindy Landsberg at cmarieland@aol.com
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Homestay Opportunities!
WorldDenver is hosting homestay opportunities! There's a 10-day youth program in March and two three-week professionals programs in May and June!
Learn more below!
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Worldly Nonprofit Spotlight
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The Institute for Social and Environmental Transition–International (ISET-International) is a Boulder, Colorado-based nonprofit that catalyzes transformative changes toward a more resilient and equitable future. Through research, training, and implementation activities, we improve understanding and elevate the level of dialog and practice as society responds to natural resource, environmental, and social challenges. They serve as a framework for equal collaboration among individuals and organizations in the North and South.
They were founded in 1997 to address water issues in South Asia. Founders were curious to learn how rapidly expanding communities in India and Nepal, already facing water scarcity and management challenges, could prepare for and adapt to the additional stresses that growing population and other changes would bring. ISET-International has since grown into an organization that works not only in South Asia but around the world. With offices located in Boulder and Hanoi, they are able to pursue projects throughout South and Southeast Asia and North and South America. They have transformed from a water-focused organization into an NGO that works on a range of climate change resilience and disaster risk reduction activities.
Learn more about ISET here!
Find Institute for Social and Environmental Transition International on Facebook!
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