From: St. Andrews Foundation
Dear Invited Delegates,
You are invited to participate in this international Multi-sectoral conference bringing together Leading figures, Governments and Various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from across the World to discuss and debate the possible ways and strategies through which the global fight against HIV/Aid Prevention can maximally be attained.
Read Through the attached document for further Information.
You are Welcome.
Cath Arthur
ST. ANDREWS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST(Registration No:372953)
Selkirk House,74 Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth Devon
PL9 9BD UNITED KINGDOM
Website: www.standrewscharityfoundation.co.nr
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The St. Andrews Charitable Trust International Multi-
Sectoral Conference on Women/Youth Empowerment.
Theme:
HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND WOMEN/YOUTH EMPOWERMENT-THE WAY FORWARD
Venue: THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH CONFERENCE CENTER IN PLYMOUTH FROM THE
14TH JANUARY TO 28TH JANUARY 2013.
Dear Invited Delegates,
Youare invited to participate in this international multi-sectoral conference bringing
together Leading figures, Governments and Various Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) from across the World to discuss and debate the possible ways and strategies
through which the global fight against HIV/Aid Prevention can maximally be attained.
Themain Objectives of the Event are given as follows:
Reflection on the scale and manifestation of poverty around the World;
*Practical evaluation of the impact and success of poverty eradication strategies;
*Assessing the role of the International Humanitarian Agencies in coordinating
International poverty eradication efforts;
*Highlighting the role of governments, companies, NGOs and the civil society in poverty
eradication;
*Considering the formation of partnerships among key stakeholders as a strategic
approach to meeting International MDG targets as well as eradicating poverty.
TheConference will also provide an opportunity for participants to share insights and
experiences and to network with other colleagues from voluntary sectors, health,
education, religious groups, governments, local authorities and other areas. It is also an
opportunity to get direct access to loans and grants from participating Humanitarian
Agencies.
Speakers:
Acomprehensive list of Speakers will be posted on our website in due course. However,
the opening address will be given by the Former United States President – His Excellency
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Mr. Jimmy Carter. Keynote Speakers include Dr. Margaret Chan: Director General of
World Health Organization, Andrew Lansley: Minister of Health in England and the
Scottish Minister of Health: Shona Robison and others. We also expect numerous Top
Government officials, scholars and philanthropists from across the world to grace this
event.
Proposed Agenda:
*Women empowerment
*Youth empowerment
*HIV and Aids prevention and treatment
*Child development* Employment
*Priority Public Health issues
*Child Abuse * Social exclusion
*Women and Gender equality
*Women and Sex Education
*Health Improvement
*Globalization and Health
*Peace and Security
*Women and Child Trafficking.
*Human Rights Protection.
*Violence against Women.etc
Side Attraction:
*Book launching
*Artistic and cultural activities
*Exhibitions and Grants Approvals
*Banquets, coffee break services
*Musical and Cultural presentations *Presentation of Grant and Charity Awards
*Humanitarian visits to selected Orphanages and Hospitals
*Opportunities for informal networking and alliance building
There will Interpretations in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian and French
languages during the period of this event.
Registration / Participation fee:
Registration is free. All invited delegates are advised to contact the Secretary of the
Local Organizing Committee on the contact address supplied below for more
information and Registration Forms.
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Who can participate?
Entrepreneurs, Businessmen, Industrialists, Economists, Politicians, Company
Executives, Health Practitioners, Professionals in relevant fields, Lawyers, Psychologists,
Women and Youth organizations, The Clergy, Religious groups, Social Development
Groups, Government Officials, Donor Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations,
Voluntary and Social Workers.
I can’t afford the cost – Can you help?
TheST.ANDREWS CHARITABLE TRUST FOUNDATION and our co-sponsors (Subsea7 (UK)
Ltd London) have set up an Access Fund to support the travel expenses for all qualified
participants. This will be on a first-come-first-serve policy as a result of the large number
of delegates who are expected to attend this conference. More than 200
representatives from the NGO sector, development funding agencies, Religious Bodies,
Government departments and research institutions are expected at this event.
Accommodation /Reservations:
All Intending Participants are required to book for Accommodation / Reservation at the
designated Hotel. A proof of your Reservation qualifies you for participation. At this
point we are providing for just 200 participants so certain logistic Provisions like Flight
tickets, local transportation to the Venue of the Conference, Banquet, All meals and
coffee break sessions will be taken care of by our Foundation. Final Beneficiaries of
these logistic entitlements will be selected on a first-come-first processed basis and as a
result of this, the sooner we receive your applications, the earlier we can process them
.
Visas and Letters of invitation:
Special arrangements have been made by our foundation through our travel consultants
for professional immigration assistance to be given to participants who will require a
Visa into the United Kingdom. The Conference Organizers will arrange for the Letters of
Invitation to be sent to appropriate Embassies as soon as we receive a Proof /
Confirmation of Hotel Reservation via email.
Presentation Proposal:
Participants wishing to make speech presentations on topical issues during the
conference are also encouraged to indicate their interests to enable us enlist them in
the Programme Time table which is being drafted. You should submit a one page
presentation Abstract and your Curriculum Vitae which should be less than 4 pages.
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For more Information and Registration Forms, please contact the Local Organizing Committee
using the contact information given below:
Rev. Bruce Anderson (Secretary LOC)
Contact EMAIL: st.andrewsfoundation@yahoo.co.uk
Phone Number: +447045773989
We look forward to meeting you here in United Kingdom.
Contact Person: Rev. Bruce Anderson (Secretary LOC)
ST.ANDREWS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST (Registration No: 372953)
Selkirk House,
74 Church Road,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon,
PL9 9BD UNITED KINGDOM
EMAIL: st.andrewsfoundation@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.standrewscharityfoundation.co.nr
I want to attend your conference with my few executive member of my organization from Pakistan. Please send me conference forms.
Thanks,
Best Regards,
Riffat