On October 17, 2006, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Harold Washington College (30 E. Lake St.) will host an observance of the United Nation's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

The event will promote increased awareness of the need to eradicate poverty around the world. Speakers will be visiting from the Congo, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Mexico. The keynote speech will be given by Illinois Representative Jan Schakowsky. We will also welcome representatives from eight charitable organizations, who will be speaking to students and other attendees about their work in the fight against poverty.

Schedule of Speakers:

9:00 Maurice Weaver, Global Food Banking Organization

9:45 Elizabeth Mhangami, Matabeleland, Zimbabwe

10:30 Ernestine Mwanasali & Ngalula Kela, Friends of the Congo

11:15 Dr. Ilya Adler, Alliant International University, Mexico

12:00 Illinois State Representative Jan Schakowsky (keynote)

.....HWC Choir

100 Guest Speaker from Africa

.....HWC Instrumental Ensemble

2:00 Father Aengus Finucane, Honorary President, Concern Worldwide
2:45 Doug Schenkelberg, Associate Director, Heartland Alliance

Information tables:

CARE International
Amnesty International
Heartland Alliance
Oxfam America
Peace Corps Concern Worldwide
Bread for the World