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Event Preview - Humanitarian Response in Somalia

On this episode, we are offering a sneak peek into an upcoming event from Global Minnesota. On February 28, we will host a virtual webinar in partnership with the Minnesota-based relief agency Alight. Alight works to build a meaningful life for and with people displaced throughout the world and everywhere the need arises. In this podcast interview, Nick is joined by Zeinab Aidid, who currently works for Alight as the Communications Specialist for the Horn of Africa.  She is one of Alight’s on-the-ground partners working to coordinate relief efforts and discussed the current humanitarian situation in Somalia, and Alight’s work to bring supplies, support, and dignity to displaced persons throughout the Horn of Africa. To hear the whole story on February 28, sign up for the virtual event here.

 

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Global Conversations: Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia

Alight

Classroom Connection -- Honduras & Argentina

In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement.

In this podcast interview, Nick is joined by Alejandro Pavón, an international student from Honduras who recently finished a study abroad at the University of St. Thomas. As part of the Classroom Connection program, he taught lessons about Honduras’ language and culture to Agustina Borre’s English learner’s class at Roseville Area High School. They both joined to talk about their experiences with the Classroom Connection program.

A Conversation with Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya

This episode is a recording of a public event featuring Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya, whom Global Minnesota had the distinct honor of welcoming to Minnesota. While here, she met with students seeking Foreign Service careers and shared her profound insights at a public conversation on democracy and human rights.

Yigit Ates on Agriculture in Turkiye

In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement.

In this first podcast interview, Nick is joined by Yigit Ates, Director of Commodity Exchanges at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye. Mr. Ates recently visited Minnesota as part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

Global Conversations: The Cubans with Anthony DePalma

In his latest book, The Cubans: Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times, world-renowned author and former New York Times foreign correspondent Anthony DePalma chronicles several stories of hope and despair from throughout the modern history of this Caribbean island nation. Global Minnesota hosted DePalma at the Hennepin County Library for a presentation and discussion about Cuba, his life, and the stories told throughout the book.

World Food Day 2022 - part 2

World Food Day 2022 - part 2

World Food Day 2022 part 1

World Food Day 2022 part 1

Lunch & Learn Behind the Scenes at the UK Natural History

2022-10-04 Lunch & Learn Behind the Scenes at the UK Natural History

Service in Afghanistan A Conversation with Ambassador Ross Wilson and Margo Squire

Service in Afghanistan A Conversation with Ambassador Ross Wilson and Margo Squire

Global Book Club: Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy

Global Book Club: Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy

SDG Roundtable from 2022-08-05