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Category Archives: Topics

10 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues

Tomorrow is World Population Day!

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern Tomorrow, July 11, is World Population Day! In 1987, July 11th was declared the Day of Five Billion...

| Tagged United Nations, World Population Day
07 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Event Recap: Imam Senad Agic on Sufism and Ramadan

By Jihan Dubose and Meghan Zacher, Public and Global Affairs Interns On Thursday July 2, 2015, Niagara’s Center of Interfaith Engagement had the...

| Tagged Bosnia, Interfaith, islam, Ramadan, Sufism
07 Jul
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Daniel X. O’Neil and “Making Lives Better Through Technology”

By Jihan Dubose and Brianna Deigan “In order to realize the value of technology, we must give up privacy; we must be more...

| Tagged Daniel X. O'Neil, Smart Chicago, technology
07 Jul
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Andrea Zopp and the Impact of the Chicago Urban League

By Brianna Deigan, Communications Intern On Wednesday, July 1st, the Niagara Foundation hosted the Chicago and Global Family event “The Impact of Chicago...

01 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Community Iftar Dinner

30 Jun
2015, Conferences & Panels, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality

Niagara Forum with Zeki Saritoprak, on Jesus in Islam

29 Jun
2015, Dialogue Dinners, Intercultural Receptions, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality

11th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Iftar Dinner – Minnesota

26 Jun
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Syrian Refugees – UN Involvement and NGO Support

By Alexandra Turcios and Jihan Dubose, Public & Global Affairs Interns On Wednesday, June 17 in preparation for World Refugee Day (June 20),...

25 Jun
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Imam Senad Agic – Sufism & Ramadan

25 Jun
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Today is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!

By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern June 23, 2015 On this day, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, also known as the Solemnity of...

| Tagged Christianity, Interfaith, Saint Paul, Saint Peter
23 Jun
Blog, Leadership, Public Affairs

Today is Public Service Day!

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern Twelve years ago today, the United Nations updated the public administration and development resolution, stating that June 23rd...

| Tagged public service, Public Service Day, UN, United Nations
22 Jun
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Leadership

Chicago & Global Family: Tom Kuczmarski, President of Chicago Innovation Awards to speak on “Innovating Chicago-style”

19 Jun
2016, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Interfaith, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality, Speakers

8th Annual Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions

19 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Dr. Dick Simpson and Thomas J. Gradel on “Corrupt Illinois”

By Brianna Deigan This past Wednesday, June 17th, Niagara Foundation was pleased to host a Chicago & Global Family roundtable discussion, where Dr....

18 Jun
Blog, Friends in Faith, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Event Recap: Fr. James Mikhail on the Plight of Coptic Christians

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern On June 16th, the Niagara Foundation was happily joined by Father James Mikhail for a Friends in Faith...

18 Jun
Blog, Interfaith

Happy Ramadan from Niagara Foundation!

Today marks the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The month holds significance as the month that the Islamic holy book,...

| Tagged Ramadan
11 Jun
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values

Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015

11 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Hon. Egyptian Consul on US Media Coverage of Middle East

By: Suzanne Warshell, Public and Global Affairs Intern On June 10th, Mr. Mageed Refaat Aboulmagd, the Honorable Consul General of the Arab Republic...

09 Jun
Religion and Spirituality

Rev. Tom Lane on American Buddhism: Event Recap

By Jasmin Rojo, Brianna Deigan, and Alyssa Slager, Communications Interns Niagara Foundation was happy to host Reverend Tom Lane for a Friends in...

08 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Brian Brady on Mikva Challenge

By Amanda Algarra, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Tuesday, June 2nd, Niagara Foundation was thrilled to have Brian Brady, Executive Director of...

| Tagged change, chicago, civic engagement, civics, community, Democracy, government, Mikva Challenge, politics, youth
05 Jun
Blog, Global Issues

Happy World Environment Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern “Earth Anthem” by Abhay K “Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl the most beautiful planet in the universe...

| Tagged consumption, environment, environmentalism, green living, sustainability, World Environment Day
04 Jun
Blog, Gender, Illinois

Hedy Ratner of Women’s Business Development Center: Event Recap

By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On May 20, Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Hedy M. Ratner, co-founder of the...

| Tagged chicago, equality, leadership, LGBTQ rights, social justice, women's rights
01 Jun
Blog, Illinois, Peace and Conflict

Jenné Myers on “Working Together To Transform Chicago For Good:” Event Recap

By Andrew Wolanski, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Wednesday, May 27, the Niagara Foundation was pleased to have Jenné Myers, Chief Executive...

| Tagged Chicago Cares, Jenne Myers, service, volunteer, volunteerism
26 May
Public Affairs

Suat Kınıklıoğlu on Turkey’s Upcoming Election: Event Recap

By Amanda Algarra, Academic Affairs Intern On Tuesday, May 12, the Niagara Foundation was pleased to have Suat Kınıklıoğlu, a Turkish politician, writer and...

| Tagged Democracy, elections, Suat Kiniklioglu, turkey, Turkish Democracy
22 May
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Media, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, Science and Technology

Chicago Global Family: Hon. Maged Aboulmagd to speak on “American media coverage of Middle East events”

15 May
Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Fr. John Heschle on Refugee Ministry: Event Recap

By Ariana Shockley, Interfaith Engagement Intern On Thursday, May 14th, the Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Father John Heschle from St. Paul’s...

| Tagged Anglicanism, authenticity, Christianity, Episcopalian, refugee, refugee ministry, Rogers Park, spirituality, St. Paul's Church-by-the-lake
13 May
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith :The Wheel Turns Again – Buddhism Becomes American with Rev. Thomas Lane

08 May
Public Affairs

Chicago Global Family: Andrea Zopp, 2016 U.S. Senate candidate to speak on “The Impact of Chicago Urban League”

08 May
Religion and Spirituality

Fast-a-Thon 2015

Sponsored by

08 May
Blog, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict

Islamic preacher honored for his commitment to humanitarianism

Reposted from Niagara Foundation-Madison Atlanta, April 9, 2015 – Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College awarded its prestigious 2015 Gandhi...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, Ghandi King Ikeda Peace Award, gulen movement, hizmet, human rights, Peace
06 May
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: The Plight of the Coptic Christians in the Middle

05 May
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, Wisconsin

Intercultural State House Reception 2015

04 May
Blog, Global Issues, Religion and Spirituality

Rabbi Robin Damsky on Earth Day and Religion: Event Recap

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern We encounter the intersection of religion and environmental responsibility throughout history. On April 27th, we had a Friends...

| Tagged Earth, Earth Day, ecology, environment, Judaism, religion, Scripture, sustainability
03 May
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture

What is World Press Freedom Day?

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern One of the founding principals of the United States of America is the protection of free speech. Unfortunately,...

| Tagged freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, Guillermo Cano, Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, human rights, journalism, Mazen Darwish, media, press, Syria, UN, UNESCO, United Nations, World Press Freedom Day
01 May
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith : Celeste Kennel – Shank on Anabaptism

29 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Suat Kiniklioglu: “The June 2015 General Election: Crossroad for Turkish Democracy”

28 Apr
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith : Rabbi Michael Balinsky – Past and Future of Chicago Jewry

28 Apr
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith : Fr. Heschle & His Refugee Ministry

28 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the recent massacre of 28 Ethiopian Christians at the hand of ISIL.

28 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Interviews, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Interview with Fr. John Heschle of St. Paul’s Church by the Lake

On Thursday, May 14 at 11:30 AM, Niagara is excited to welcome Fr. John Heschle into our office for a roundtable discussion regarding...

| Tagged Anglican, chicago, immigrant, ministry, refugee, Rogers Park
24 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Values

Turkish American Society of Chicago presents Taste of Turkey!

On May 10, the Turkish American Society of Chicago will host “Taste of Turkey” at the Turquoise Cultural Center. This exciting event will...

| Tagged Blue Mosque, chicago, cuisine, culture, ebru, Taste of Turkey, tea, turkey, Turkish American Society
22 Apr
Blog, Global Issues

Happy Earth Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Today, Earth Day, is a day for action, showing support and protection for the environment. It was originally founded...

| Tagged climate change, Earth Day, environment, green
21 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Interfaith

Interview with Kismet Saglam of Soul Space Interfaith

On Sunday, May 3, 2015, Soul Space Interfaith will host their spring 2015 women’s retreat, Inviting the Presence of God: Finding Our Spirituality...

| Tagged Interfaith, religion, retreat, Soul Space Interfaith, spirituality, spring, storytelling, women
21 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Condemns ISIL’s Killing of Ethiopian Christians

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the recent massacre of 28 Ethiopian Christians at the hand of ISIL. The killings, committed in Libya, were filmed and dispersed...

| Tagged Ethiopia, ISIL, ISIS, libya
20 Apr
Public Affairs

CGF: Dr. Dick Simpson and Tom Gradel to speak on “Corrupt Illinois”

20 Apr
Public Affairs

Fighting for Human Rights and Democracy in Turkey: The Hizmet Movement Case

20 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs, Society and Culture

CGF: Crime & Crimean Tatars: One Year After the Russian Invasion

16 Apr
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict

Niagara Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern From 1933 to 1945, an estimated 11 million people – six million of whom were Jewish men, women...

| Tagged Holocaust, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel, Judaism
16 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Forum with Melody Arabo

15 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Society and Culture

Faith in Englewood: Event Recap

By Ariana Shockley, Center for Interfaith Engagement Intern On Thursday April 9, 2015, Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of sitting down and spending some...

| Tagged Buddhism, Englewood, faith, Interfaith, Shambhala
15 Apr
Public Affairs

Dr. Alie Kabba on Immigrant Reform: Event Recap

By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On April 8, Niagara Foundation was thrilled to host Dr. Alie Kabba, Executive Director of...

| Tagged Alie Kabba, immigrant rights, immigration, immigration reform, reform, United African Organization
13 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Global Issues, Illinois, Public and Global Affairs, Society and Culture

Chicago & Global Family: Jenné Myers to speak on “Working Together to Transform Chicago for Good”

13 Apr
2015, Chicago Global Family, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago & Global Family: Brian Brady to speak on Action Civics — How to Engage Young People in our Democracy Using Hands-on Civic Learning

08 Apr
Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Interviews, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Interview with Thomas Adducci of Faith in Englewood

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday April 9, 2015 the Niagara Foundation is looking forward to welcoming Tomas Adducci to speak about...

| Tagged Buddhism, Englewood, faith, Interfaith, Shambhala
08 Apr
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Miniskirts to Hijab – The Life and Experiences of an Iranian – Jewish Woman

By Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs Intern On March 25, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Jacqueline Saper, a noted speaker on Iran,...

| Tagged civil unrest, heritage, Iran, Iraq, Jacqueline Saper, Judaism, Revolution, Saper
07 Apr
Articles, Blog, Global Issues

Food Safety on World Health Day

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern The World Health Organization was established on April 7, 1948 and commemorates it’s anniversary with World Health Day....

| Tagged food, food safety, global health, health, public health, World Health Day, World Health Organization
05 Apr
Blog, Default Category, Religion and Spirituality

Happy Easter!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the heart of all major...

| Tagged Easter, Easter Sunday, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, resurrection, Sunday
03 Apr
2018, Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Theology

Passover Seder

This seven-day celebration, Pesach in Hebrew, begins today and commences with the traditional Seder dinner. The Passover Seder is a time for families...

| Tagged Exodus, festival, Haggadah, Judaism, matzah, Niagara Foundation, Passover, Pesach, religion, religious holiday, seder, Torah
03 Apr
Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Commemorating Good Friday this Holy Week

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Good Friday is a day of mourning for Christians. This solemn day commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of...

| Tagged Christianity, Easter, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus, Stations of the Cross
02 Apr
Public Affairs

Chicago & Global Family: Hedy Ratner to Speak on Women’s Financial Empowerment

Blog, Day Overviews, Religion and Spirituality, Religious Holidays, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Today is Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Christian liturgical year and one of the...

| Tagged Christianity, Eucharist, Holy Communion, Holy Thursday, Holy Week, Jesus, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, Niagara Foundation, religious holiday
01 Apr
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Rabbi Robin Damsky on Earth Day and Religion

01 Apr
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Chalking Muhammad

01 Apr
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Faith in Englewood with Thomas Adducci

26 Mar
2015, Global Issues, Illinois, Leadership, Lecture Series, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Gulen Lecture Series at Catholic Theological Union 2015

Partners

24 Mar
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Missouri, Public Affairs

2015 Intercultural State House Reception – Missouri

24 Mar
Blog, Illinois, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Interview with Laila Muhammad of Zakat Foundation

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Niagara is excited to host Laila Muhammad of...

| Tagged charity, faith, Interfaith, Zakat
19 Mar
Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Happy Saint Joseph’s Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Joseph’s Day is celebrated among Christians in remembrance of the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and...

| Tagged Bible, Catholic, Catholicism, Christianity, Holy Family, Lent, St. Joseph
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Saint Patrick’s Day is a Catholic feast day in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, the...

| Tagged Catholic, Christianity, heritage, Ireland, Irish, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick's Day
16 Mar
Blog, Gender, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Women in Male-Dominated Religious Roles: Event Recap

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday March 12th, we had the honor of hosting a Friends In Faith event with Cantor Julie...

| Tagged cantor, Judaism, male-dominated religious roles, religion
Blog, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Niagara Foundation Condemns Actions of Pakistani Suicide Bombers

Niagara Foundation strongly condemns the violent suicide bombings committed by two Pakistani Taliban suicide bombers today in Lahore, Pakistan. The bombers detonated near...

| Tagged bombing, condemnation, Pakistan
11 Mar
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Lansing, Leadership, Michigan

Intercultural Reception At State Capitol Building – Lansing 2015

09 Mar
Articles, Blog, Gender

Happy International Women’s Day!

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern March 8th is celebrated worldwide as International Women’s Day, commemorating the “economic, political and social achievements of women...

| Tagged equality, International Women's Day, women, women's rights
06 Mar
2015, Education, Gender, Global Issues, Niagara Forums, Values, Wisconsin, Women's Club

Perspectives in Public Health: Women’s Health

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Global Issues, Human Rights, Lansing, Society and Culture, Values, Women's Club

Weaving Her Story: Celebrating Women’s History Month – Lansing

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Gender, Global Issues, Grans Rapids, Michigan, Society and Culture, Values, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Grand Rapids

06 Mar
2015, Ann Arbor, Conferences & Panels, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Michigan, Society and Culture, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Ann Arbor

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Detroit, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Michigan, Society and Culture, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Detroit

05 Mar
2015, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Sharing the Faith

Sharing the Faith: Easter 2015 Programs

Sharing the Faith is an educational program offering opportunities for the larger Chicago community to learn about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam during their respective...

05 Mar
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

What is Purim?

Today is the Jewish celebration of Purim. This holiday celebrates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who planned to kill all...

| Tagged Judaism, Purim
04 Mar
2015, Chicago Global Family, Illinois, Leadership, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs

Chicago & Global Family: Alie Kabba to speak on “Politics of Immigrant Integration in Illinois”

02 Mar
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith – The Importance of Charity within Faith

02 Mar
2015, Friends in Faith, Gender, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Friends in Faith: Miniskirts to Hijab – The Life and Experiences of one Iranian Jewish Woman

27 Feb
Articles, Blog, Leadership, Public Affairs, Values

Chicago Community Trust’s “On the Table” Builds Strong Chicago Community

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern In partnership with Niagara Foundation, the Chicago Community Trust and Affiliates will be hosting On the Table on...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Community Trust, On the Table
26 Feb
Blog, Illinois, Interviews, Leadership, Religion and Spirituality

Cantor Julie Yugend-Green on Women in Religious Leadership

On Thursday, March 12 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Niagara Foundation is excited to host Cantor Julie Yugend-Green of Oak Park Temple...

| Tagged cantor, leadership, religious leadership, women
26 Feb
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Values

Turkey Trip Tales: Illinois State Representative Kathy Ryg

By: Representative Kathy Ryg My trip to Turkey with fellow legislators was most definitely a life changing experience.  The opportunity to learn more...

| Tagged Aegean Sea, Ankara, Ephesus, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, travel, turkey
25 Feb
2014, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Values

Thanksgiving Dinner – Turkish style cooked turkey

25 Feb
Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Millennials and the Catholic Church: Event Recap

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Nicholas G. Hahn III joined us for one of our Friends in Faith events at the Niagara office...

| Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism, church, millennial
24 Feb
Peace and Conflict

Niagara Forums with Rainer Hermann, Where is Turkey Headed? – Wisconsin

24 Feb
2015, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Interfaith

Friends in Faith Event: Millennials and the Church

24 Feb
Articles, Blog, Default Category, Events, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Society and Culture

Not My Life Screening Event Recap

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....

| Tagged children, documentary, exploitation, fair trade, human trafficking, modern slavery, Not My Life, sex trafficking, UNICEF, UNICEF US Fund
Articles, Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture

Niagara Commemorates World Day of Social Justice

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Today at Niagara Foundation, we celebrate World Day of Social Justice. The United Nations General Assembly named February 20th...

| Tagged equality, equity, justice, social justice, United Nations, World Day of Social Justice
19 Feb
Articles, Blog, Illinois, Interviews, Public Affairs, Religion and Spirituality

Interview with RealClearReligion’s Nicholas Hahn III

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Nicholas G. Hahn III will be joining us for a roundtable discussion about millennials and the church from...

| Tagged Catholicism, church, millennials, politics, religion
19 Feb
Articles, Blog, Education, Illinois, Interviews, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Anti-bullying activist Patrick Dati to speak at Chicago & Education Forum

Niagara Foundation is excited to host Patrick Dati, an anti-bullying advocate and child abuse prevention spokesman, at our upcoming Chicago & Education Forum:...

| Tagged activism, advocacy, anti-bullying, bully, domestic violence, LGBT, LGBTQ, rape, sexual abuse
11 Feb
Articles, Blog, Peace and Conflict

Niagara Foundation Condemns the Actions of Chapel Hill Shooter

Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the violent actions and motives of Craig Steven Hicks, arrested this morning for three counts of first-degree murder after...

| Tagged Chapel Hill, shooting
10 Feb
Articles, Blog, Education, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Reverend John Cunningham Event Recap

By: Joshua Heine, Public & Global Affairs Intern On February 4, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Reverend John Cunningham, a Jesuit priest and...

| Tagged faith, Jesuit, physics, science
09 Feb
Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Interviews, Society and Culture

Interview with UNICEF’s Marshaun Montgomery on Human Trafficking

By: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator This Wednesday, February 18, from 5:30-7:30 PM Niagara Foundation will partner with UNICEF US Fund to...

| Tagged documentary, human trafficking, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, modern slavery, Not My Life, UNICEF
09 Feb
Chicago Global Family, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Interviews, Leadership, Society and Culture

Interview with Stacy Ratner, Founder of Open Books

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Edited by: Kathleen Ferraro, Communications and Membership Coordinator On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Stacy...

| Tagged community, literacy, Open Books
06 Feb
Blog, Gender

Stand in Solidarity with Women on National Wear Red Day

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Run by the American Heart Association and sponsored by Macy’s, National Wear Red Day is  on the first...

04 Feb
Public Affairs

Where is Turkey Headed? Discussions with Rainer Hermann

By: Patrick Reilly, Academic Affairs Intern and Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Rainer Hermann began his February 2nd discussion, hosted by Niagara Foundation and...

| Tagged book, Erdogan, fethullah gulen, government, hizmet, Rainer Hermann, turkey
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