This year’s World Environment Day will be hosted by China, with a theme of “Air Pollution”. WED 2019 urges governments, industry, communities, and individuals to come together to explore renewable energy and green technologies, and improve air quality in cities and regions across the...
Green Empowerment has a rich history of making progress, despite conflict and achieving excellence, despite hardship. Last year was a challenging one for our organization, but we found a way to fulfill our commitments to communities and supporters like you, who fuel our efforts. We dedicate our...
This four day event is meant to bring together students, faculty, community of activists, worker and all stakeholders to evaluate, strategize, collaborate and consolidate efforts, towards social justice issues. We speak from various perspectives regarding the topics surrounding human rights,...
Join WorldOregon as we celebrate youth leadership at our 2019 Youth Forum, “This is Our World!” The Youth Forum will explore a variety of topics, offering workshops, resources, an action fair and networking opportunities for high school students. Each workshop has a global to local...
When the member nations of the UN signed onto Agenda 2030, in 2015, they established 17 aspirational Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to achieve by 2030. While overwhelming at first, each of the SDGs, from poverty and hunger to energy and peace, are being addressed to some...
THPRD is looking for a part-time Environmental Education Director – Bilingual, Spanish. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of assigned community engagement programs and youth mentoring programs. Incumbents in this job classification work independently,...
In observation of the MLK Day of National Service, Portland State and PCC invite students, faculty, staff, and community members for a day of discussion, skill building, and service honoring and discovering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Overview of the Day – 3 Sessions The day...
Portland Community College and the PCC Sylvania Campus Multicultural Center are proud to present Wacipi – a celebration of Native American culture and tradition. Please join us for an extraordinary campus and community celebration. This cultural event features drum groups and dancers from across...
The Northwest Model United Nations – Portland chapter is hosting its conference this February. Come join us to learn about and engage in current issues! The most accessible and affordable conferences in the MUN world continue with NWMUN-Portland, February 16-18 in Portland, Oregon. We...
In light of the recent influx of refugee families from Afghanistan, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq and Syria, a rising percentage of Muslim students are attending schools in the Portland area. As a result, it is critical to see the world through their eyes and understand their culture and faith in order to...
All are welcome for a night of African food, art, and support for Nigeria. The United Nations Association of Portland Young Professionals are hosting an auction of beautiful art in support of the Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate poverty and improve water management to provide an...
Join us for European and Oregon fine foods and wines mixed with a taste of food policy. Discuss how standards on both sides of the Atlantic affect what’s on our plates today and our health for tomorrow. Featuring special guest: EU Minister Counselor for Health and Food Safety Lorenzo Terzi...