2009
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2009 2nd Global Civil Forum
In Collaboration with
MDG Global Watch
(Under the Distinguished Patronage of the
Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs, Accra, Ghana)
Great Hall
Legon, Accra, Ghana
13 - 16 July, 2009
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March 6
VAM workshop held during the 53rd Commission on the Status of Women
United Nations, NY
2008
June 28
Benefit Concert for Voices of African Mothers
Featuring Wolfgang Baron Von Hildebrandt
Christ Church United Methodist, 520 Park Ave at East 60th
New York, NY
May 20
John J College, Violence Against Women Conference
Nana-Fosu Randall keynote speaker
New York
April
Nana-Fosu Randall, 1 month in Ghana meeting and working within VAM Village and attending UN conference
March 27
1pm Nana-Fosu Randall visiting students at Squannacook Elementary School about the current Global Learning Exchange program between Squannacook Elementaryl and the John William Montessori School in Ghana..
Townsend, MA
7pm Northfield Mount Hermon, "State of the World"
Nana-Fosu Randall spoke to the students, faculty and community on the situation in Africa and what VAM is doing to help. She also discussed the creation of VAM.
Northfield, MA
February
VAM workshop held for 52nd Commission on the Status of Women
United Nations, NY
January
Nana-Fosu Randall, 1 month in Ghana meeting and working within VAM Village.
2007
December 13
IIMSAM "Goodwill Ambassador Event"
Nana-Fosu Randall speaking to raise awareness of severe malnutrition
United Nations Headquarters, New York
November 9
Kick Off for Global Learning Exchange Nana-Fosu Randall and Fred Goldberg's 4th grade class share cultures. Squannacook Elementary School
Townsend, MA
"A Night of Peace" Nana-Fosu Randall speaks to the community of Townsend.
Memorial Hall Townsend, MA
September 28
Call To Men Conference
Nana-Fosu Randall spoke on violence against women.
New Orleans, LA
July
Nana-Fosu Randall spent a month meeting with and working within the VAM Village in Ghana
June 24
VAM Benefit Concert
Guest Speaker: His Excellency Perezi Kamunanwire
Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the United States
Entertainment by: Tony Vacca of Tony Vacca's World Rhythms and
Richard Hartshorne of Bach With Verse
Christ Church United Methodist, 520 Park Ave at East 60th
New York, NY
April
Millennium Development Goal's Global Watch Conference
Nana Fosu-Randall speaking on Millennium Development Goals
Suriname, South America
February 26
VAM workshop held for Commission Status of Women 51
United Nations, NY
January 19 - 31
World Social Forum-2007
VAM Executive Officers held a workshop and participated in the 7-day conference
Nairobi, Kenya
VAM Executive Officers spent 4 days visiting the Uganda Outreach Program
VAM Executive Officers spent 5 days with VAM-Tz Outreach program attending workshops and the inauguration of the VAM-Tz office.
2006
December 9
Dinner Dance Gala Fundraiser "Peace is a Group Effort"
Guest speaker: Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari,
Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs at the United Nations
Muriel King Taylor Peace Award to Kadiatou Diallo
Pelham, NY
October 5
VAM Executive Officers meet with Sogakope villagers.
September 8
VAM Seminar to create awareness
Yonkers, NY
July 22
Fundraiser: “Miami Honors Voices of African Mothers”
Miami, FL
June 21
World Peace Forum 2006
VAM Executive Officers attended 9-day conference serving on the African Group Panel and submitting information on 9 wars in Africa.
Vancouver, B.C.
June 10
Grace Episcopal Church
Nana-Fosu Randall spoke to raise public awareness of the situation in Africa and what VAM is doing to help.
Bronx, NY
April 23
Fundraiser: “Tea With Fikile Magubane “
Guest speaker: Fikile Magubane
South African Consul General
Scarsdale, NY
2005
October 2
Fundraiser: "Planting Seeds of Peace" Brunch, Dance and Art Auction
Guest Speaker: Hon. Ernest D. Davis
Mayor of the City of Mt. Vernon
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
VAM Executive Officers spend 4 weeks working in Ghana. Held 4 day seminar in Amasaman, Ghana.
September 15
Shipped two containers to Ghana filled with educational materials, clothing and miscellaneous items for use in VAM Village.
May 15
Hosted by: David Stott
Mid Island Meeting (Religious Society of Friends - Quakers)
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
May 1
Hosted by: David Stott
Peninsula Allowed Meeting (Religious Society of Friends - Quakers)
Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
April 7
Hosted by: David Stott
Victoria Meeting House (Religious Society of Friends - Quakers)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
February
A seminar held at the Environmental Program and Training Centre,
Accra, Ghana
2004
October 24
Theme: “Women, War, Violence, and Peace”
Speaker: Nana-Fosu Randall
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
October 8
Hosted by: Area Quakers
Speaker: Nana-Fosu Randall
Ithaca, New York, USA
July 28-30
Hosted by: New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Silver Bay, New York, USA
Nana-Fosu Randall
July 9
10th International Conference
of War Tax Resistance and Peace Tax Campaigns
Theme: Women working for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence
Speaker: Nana-Fosu Randall
Brussels, Belgium
June
The Inauguration of Voices of African Mothers, M-Plaza Hotel,
Accra, Ghana
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