Upcoming Events: Minnesota Peace Initiative – Watch for more information regarding spring events

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Upcoming events from our from our partners:

Humanitarian Crisis Simulation Exercise

May 31- June 2, 2013

This overnight event starts at 1pm on Friday and ends at 1pm on Sunday.

Learn and practice humanitarian skills through our innovative crisis simulation activities!

SIMULATION EXERCISE OBJECTIVES:

• Understand common good practice, minimum standards, and how to improve the effectiveness and accountability of humanitarian program implementation.

• Achieve humanitarian-based outcomes by using resources efficiently and effectively.

•   Develop collaborative skills, coordinating people and organizations at times of heightened complexity and risk.

• Operate safely and securely in a pressured and changing environment.

• Develop personal management and leadership skills.

Location: Phillippo Scout Reservation ~ Cannon Falls, MN

Learn more!

Ashoka Solutions Forum: The Making of Inclusive Economies

Thursday, June 13, 2013
7pm – 9pm

James J. Hill Library:
80 4th St W,
St. Paul, MN 55102

The Ashoka Solutions Forum is a free public event that highlights the work of leading social entrepreneurs with solutions to the problem of financial exclusion, José Quiñonez and Michael Turner. More than half of the world’s working-age population does not have access to the formal system of financial credit – no credit cards, home or auto loans, or money to start a small business. José and Michael demonstrate some of the world’s most innovative solutions that make valuable, affordable, secure, and comprehensive financial services accessible to underserved and excluded communities – stimulating economic growth and contributing to more vibrant and stable financial systems.

The Solutions Forum, Credit for All: The Making of Inclusive Economies, will take place at the James J. Hill Library and is sponsored by the Bush Foundation, Saint Paul Foundation and Minnesota Community Foundation, with a live interview starting at 7:00 pm, followed by a reception.

You can register at http://solutionsforum6.eventbrite.com

Learn more at: http://www.minnesotangos.org.