Dear Friends,
Best summer greetings. We are writing to you with some important announcements and a special request for your engagement in our work and some volunteer time!
The International Women’s Earth and Climate Summit–From September 20th to 23rd, 2013, 100 global women leaders will convene in New York for a 3.5-day-long Summit. Women from the Global South and Global North, including grassroots activists, economists, scientists, businesswomen, Indigenous leaders, policy-makers, faith leaders, and culture-shapers, will come together to further a women’s climate action agenda. This Summit is not a one-time event, but rather a beginning of long-term campaigns and projects to coordinate women’s voices for our earth and for future generations.
IWECI Delegates To view the IWECI delegates click here and view IWECI’s profiles of leading women figures and activists, such as Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Vandana Shiva, the Hon. Christiana Figures, the Hon. Marina Silva and many more!
Make your voice heard! The participation of women around the world – including you and your friends and colleagus – via live streaming and online interaction is KEY to the success of the Summit. Prior to the Summit, contribute your stories, studies, videos, needs, good practices, and innovative solutions through the IWECI Online Solutions Forum. Your perspectives will be compiled and reviewed by Summit delegates. They want to hear what you think!
Join the Summit from wherever you are! You can join via interactive live-streaming during the plenary sessions. Or, organize a Vision Hub for your community: gather with friends, family, local organizations or a wider community to watch and interact with the live-streaming plenary sessions. You will be able to interact directly online and interact with women leaders at the Summit.
Join the IWECI Communications Team!
IWECI is seeking a savvy communications volunteer or intern to support the upcoming International Women’s Earth and Climate Summit in September. You’ll work closely with the IWECI Communications Director on all elements of media, public relations, marketing and communications efforts for the Summit, including both traditional media and cutting-edge social media and online promotion. You’ll have the honor of amplifying the collective work of 100 amazing women leaders as they take on the greatest challenges of our time! Creativity, humor, attention to detail, excellent communications skills, computer access and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks are a must, prior experience preferred but not required. If you have between 10-15 hours a week to offer please send a resume and cover letter toceliaalario@gmail.com. Position open until filled, ideal candidate will be available through early October.
Want to join the IWECI Summit in September? Volunteer!
IWECI is seeking hardworking, dedicated volunteers for the IWECI Summit in Suffern, New York. If you have experience working events and can commit from the morning of September 19th through the evening of September 23rd, please contact Wyolah Garden at wgarden@ix.netcom.com. Please note: you either need to live in the area or be able to fund your own travel and accommodations. If you cannot attend the Summit, but are interested in volunteering ahead of time, regardless of where you live, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would really appreciate your help!
Thank you for your support of our work for climate justice and care for our earth and future generations,
The IWECI Team
www.iweci.org
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