Feed
-
African Alliance for Youth Sport and Entrepreneurship VideoThe AAP-funded African Alliance for Youth Sport and Entrepreneurship (AAYSE) program aims to test the effects of a structured, sport-based life skills and entrepreneurship program on life skills and entrepreneurial mindsets of youth in Ghana, Botswana, and Tanzania. Young students were invited to the University of Botswanafor training on entrepreneurship, individual growth, and teamwork through the medium of sports. We look forward to continued success with this team. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQZ7S7LHzdUBy: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021YOUTH EMPOWERMENT+1
-
Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the DiasporaAAP will hold its third Public Dialogue in two weeks! On May 12, a panel of leaders will share their perspectives on higher education institutions’ role in structural racism, global race relations, racist actions, and paths for meaningful change. The “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora” session is co-hosted by @African Studies Center, @Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, @Dept of African American and African Studies, and @international Association of Universities. Agenda: 8:00AM - Welcome remarks & introduction of dialogue Moderators: Dr. CassandraVeney, Professor and Chair, Dept of International Relations, US International University, Kenya (USIU)• Dr. Upenyu Majee, Manager, Ubuntu Dialogues Project, African Studies Center, MSU 8:05AM - Opening Remarks: Dr. Pero G. Dagbovie, University Distinguished Professor & Associate Dean, The Graduate School, MSU: The historical context of the Black experience globally Panelists 8:20AM - Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Michigan State University 8:30AM - Norman Duncan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa 8:40AM - Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President International, Kings College London, United Kingdom 8:50AM - Ana Flávia Magalhães Pinto, Professor, Dept of History, University of Brasília, Brazil 9:00AM - Sharron Reed-Davis, President, Black Student Alliance 9:10AM - Q&A Session 9:25AM - Monique Kelly, Assistant Professor, Dept of Sociology, MSU To register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5616184940488/WN_HC8K6Gw7RyS1Z1JV1SOf0QBy: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
-
MSU ranks globally for impact on SDGsMichigan State University has been recognized international for progress in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Most significantly, MSU was ranked #1 nationally and #4 internationally in the key goal of “Zero Hunger”. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings are determined through submitted documents and activities by universities which are relevant to SDG indicators. Additionally, MSU was placed #3 for “Partnership for the Goals”. This demonstrates the work of the MSU International Studies and Programs which utilize international connections to push forward SDGs in curriculum and research. AAP is proud of its work to bring together member institutions and support international work. Specifically, our recent Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA) grants ensure multi-institutional collaboration on projects. PIRA is a tiered funding opportunity designed to cultivate and support transnational research partnerships which will directly impact lives within Africa and beyond. AAP has also recently held two of our Public Dialogue Sessions which have utilized global partnerships to better communicate ongoing global challenges within vaccine distribution and soil health. Our latest dialogue session, “The Future of Farming to Meet Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Reflections on Soil Health and Policy”, directly addressed MSU’s dedication to the progress of SDGs. To read more about MSU’s impact: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2021/times-higher-ed-impact To learn about THE ranking: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/statsBy: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
No Preview Available -
Join the UCLA African Studies Center and the Earth Rights InstituteJoin the UCLA African Studies Center and the Earth Rights Institute for a virtual forum on climate change in Africa April 19 – 23, 2021 Registration to attend ARCC (via Zoom) is now open:RSVP here Students interested in Climate Action Design Thinking Session: Register here Please join us for this great line-up of four distinguished keynote speakers, thematic panels, environmental narratives, an exhibitor’s hall, and a design thinking jam session on climate action. PLEASE SEE UPDATED ARCC FORUM SCHEDULE AND PANELISTS’ BIOS ATTACHED All times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) (Los Angeles) UCLA African Studies Center and Earth Rights Institute appreciate the support of the ARCC co-sponsors. For more information, visithttps://www.international.ucla.edu/asc/article/206676 or email sbreeding@international.ucla.edu or call 323.335.9965.By: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
-
YIELD DocumentaryYoung Innovators in Entrepreneurship and Development (YIELD) published a documentary which demonstrates their success in providing youth employment and entrepreneurship opportunities! YIELD calls for agri-preneurship in order to promote employment, value addition, and higher productivity in Africa. AAP first provided a seed grant to YIELD in 2017 and continues to support their work. YIELD aims to improve access and maximize opportunities for young entrepreneurs in agri-food systems with international partners MSU Global Youth Advancement Network, Africa Center for Economic Transformation in Ghana, and Sokoine University of Agriculture. To check out their most recent documentary: https://youtu.be/YxAtO09afMo To explore resources YIELD has given for young agri-preneurs: https://globalyouth.isp.msu.edu/programs-projects/yield/yield-shop-webinar-series/By: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+1
-
UCLA African Studies Event: Africa's Readiness for Climate ChangePlease find attached a special edition of our newsletter about the upcoming Africa’s Readiness for Climate Change (ARCC) virtual forum, organized by the UCLA African Studies Center and Earth Rights Institute. The webinar event is scheduled for April 19-23 and registration to attend is free; register at: https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b5cGk3_ASFO1WEkwK2NAtA. Exact times to be announced, but starting time will be 9 am for most days as three of the presenters will be Zooming from the continent. Confirmed Speakers are Nnimmo Bassey, Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation; Ousmane Aly Pame, President Global Ecovillage Network Africa, Founder/President REDES (Network for Ecovillage Emergence and Development in the Sahel); HE Ambassador Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai, Sierra Leone Ambassador to the US; and Elizabeth Wathuti, Founder, Green Generation Initiative and Head of Campaigns at Wangari Maathai Foundation, Kenya. Additionally, there will be panels on Public Health, Indigenous Knowledge, Policy, and more. For information, please email africa@international.ucla.edu or visit the conference website at https://www.international.ucla.edu/asc/article/206676 or call 323.335.9965.By: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY+2
-
Virtual Dialogue "Vaccine Inequities in the Global South"AAP is excited to announce its first Virtual Dialogue Event of 2021. For our inaugural dialogue, we will be highlighting conversations around COVID-19 Vaccine Inequities in the Global South. We are delighted to partner with MSU African Studies Center, MSU Asian Studies Center, MSU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and MSU Institute for Global Health as co-hosts on this event. We are also looking forward to opening remarks from President of @MSU President Samuel L. Stanley, an expert in epidemiology and public health. Our speakers will include: Tonya Villafana, Global Franchise Head, Infection, AstraZeneca, USA Richard Mihigo, Coordinator for Immunization & Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Programme, World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa, Republic of the Congo Douglas Slater, Assistant Secretary General, Human and Social Development, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Guyana Ova Emilia, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Roberto Lopez, Executive Director, Acción Internacional para la Salud (AIS), Peru Amit Kumar, Consul General of India, Chicago, USA This international panel brings together diverse voices from the frontlines of addressing health disparities and inequities in vaccine access and distribution in a global context. Register at the link below to attend https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5416152374824/WN_xAwE0u78TE6PuiBXe_ei-w Learn more about the AAP Public Dialogue Series: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/engage/aap-public-dialogue-series/By: Madeleine FutterMonday, Aug 16, 2021HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Leave a comment