Geoffrey Soyiantet, founder and President of Vitendo4Africa (V4A), will join Civitas on February 6 via Zoom to talk about the African immigrant experience in St. Louis and other areas of Missouri. “Vitendo” is a Swahili word that means action, which is the core of the non-profit organization, providing action through support and services to Africans planning to arrive in St. Louis and those who are already here. Jeff and others will share how they have benefited from V4A’s help. Sign up now for this hour-long event that will focus on the trials and tribulations for immigrants merging two different cultures.

The event is Saturday, February 6 from 11 am until noon via Zoom. It’s free for all high school or middle school students.

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1. Link to Melissa's PowerPoint.
2. Link to blog post from Metro High School freshman Alice Kovarik on related environmental issues.
3. Link to Google form for student preferences for dates of a follow-up session with Melissa.

With national events and news dominating our lives these days, it will be a nice break to concentrate on international events again for a morning via Zoom when Civitas hosts another High School Model UN session on February 20. Middle School students are welcome to attend, too. If you participated in the November or December MUN event, you can sign up for the same country. If you do not have a country, just choose one for registration. If it is not available, we will let you know.

Writing a resolution is optional, but encouraged. Send resolutions to Stephanie via email: gavinstephanie89@gmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

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This past week at the United Nations