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Pre-Event Reception: The Global Struggle for Food Sovereignty: A Discussion with African Food Leaders & Farmers
Join Community Alliance for Global Justice/AGRA Watch and our guests, food sovereignty leaders from throughout Africa and the US for a special Reception before the public presentation upstairs in the Grand Hall at Town Hall Seattle. Food and beverage complementary with purchase of ticket; beer and wine also available for sale. Entrance to Grand Hall included in price of reception.
African farmers are fighting for "food sovereignty," the right of all people everywhere to control their food systems. You are invited to hear first-hand from African food leaders and farmers about how corporate "philanthropists" like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are working to transform African small-holder agriculture into American-style industrial agri-business, with all its problems. Join us for a reception and a panel discussion to learn about the struggle for global food sovereignty and how we can work in solidarity to change these alarming trends.
At the Reception, have the opportunity to meet representatives from participating organizations including, from North America: Community to Community Development, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, Family Farm Defenders, Federation of Southern Cooperatives, Food and Water Watch, Food First, Grassroots International, IATP-Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, IDEX-International Development Exchange, National Family Farm Coalition, PANNA-Pesticide Action Network North America, Swift Foundation, US-Africa Network, WhyHunger. From Africa: African Centre for Biosafety (South Africa), Agrarian Reform for Food Sovereignty Campaign (South Africa), Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, Food Rights Alliance, Uganda, Friends of the Earth Africa (Nigeria), Kenya Food Rights Alliance, La Via Campesina Africa, MELCA (Ethiopia), Southern and Eastern African Trade, Information, and Negotiations Alliance, Surplus People Project (South Africa), Trust for Community Organization and Education (South Africa), We Are the Solution (Burkina Faso), ZIMSOFF (Zimbabwe).
7pm- Panel with African Food Sovereignty Leaders
Moderated by Eric Holt-Giménez, Food First Executive Director
$5 Suggested Donation
Panel Speakers:
Million Belay, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa and MELCA-Ethiopia
Mariam Mayet, African Centre for Biosafety, South Africa
Elizabeth Mpofu, ZIMSOFF, La Via Campesina Africa, Zimbabwe
Thanks to our Co-Sponsors! African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, Central Co-op, Community Kitchens Northwest, Domestic Fair Trade Association, Lettuce Link/Solid Ground, Local2Global Advocates for Food Sovereignty, PCC, Seattle Good Business Network, Village Volunteers, WA Sustainable Food and Farming Network. If your organization can Co-Sponsor and help us spread the word via social media, flyers, websites etc, please contact us!
Learn more about CAGJ and AGRA Watch! http://www.seattleglobaljustice.org
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LocationTown Hall Seattle, Downstairs (View)
1119 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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How large is the panel going to be? |
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The panel is Moderated by Eric Holt-Giménez, Executive Director, Food First, and there are 3 speakers: Million Belay, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa and MELCA-Ethiopia Mariam Mayet, African Centre for Biosafety, South Africa Elizabeth Mpofu, ZIMSOFF, La Via Campesina Africa, Zimbabwe |
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