Saturday, October 4, 2008

Oxfam America's Public Health Specialist @ NYU - Oct. 15, 7-9pm

"SAVING LIVES –CHANGING HORIZONS IN HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE"

Join Dr. Miriam Aschkenasy, Oxfam America's Public Health Specialist, as she discusses DEWS an innovative humanitarian aid pilot project in southern Ethiopia.

Hear a first-hand account about public health, disaster risk reduction, and insights gained over the past several years working in Africa and Asia. Learn about the issues, progress, and the challenges that lie ahead for humanitarian response.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 PM

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
5 WASHINGTON PLACE, ROOM 101

A light supper will be served. RSVP by October 10 and for more information, please contact Maryna Lansky marynalansky@hotmail.com or (212) 962-0098.

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