EKO | African Diaspora Coding Academy Session II Graduation
 The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA), the Office of the Chief
Technology Officer (OCTO), DCHR's Center for Learning and Development and Coders4Africa (C4A) cordially invite you to the EKO | African Diaspora
Coding Academy Session II graduation ceremony. The event will recognize
45 participants who have successfully completed the five-week training and
development program.
EKO | African Diaspora Coding Academy is a
capacity building program developed by MOAA, in partnership with OCTO and
Coders4Africa, to provide greater access to free coding classes, software design,
and application development to 120 African-born residents in the District of
Columbia. EKO reflects Mayor Bowser’s commitment to focus on high-growth
industries such as technology to stimulate job creation and prepare District
constituents with long-term competitive skills that will place under-served
community members on ‘Pathways to the Middle Class.’
The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs invitesthe District's
African community members interested in the EKO program to come and learn more about
how to apply for the upcoming session on mobile application training scheduled to start in April
2016.
When: Saturday, March 26, 2016 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Where: One Judiciary Square | 441 4th Street, NW |
Old Council Chambers (1st Floor) | Washington, DC | 20001 |
Closest Metro:
Judiciary Square
Program
Welcome Address
Mamadou Samba | Director, Mayor’s Office on African Affairs
Amadou Daffe | Co-Founder,
Coders4Africa
Presentation
of Students’ Projects
Congratulatory
Remarks
Archana
Vemulapalli | Chief
Technology Officer | OCTO
Presentation of Certificates
Mamadou Samba | Archana
Vemulapalli | Amadou Daffe
Closing
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Diaspora Coding Academy Graduation Ceremony
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MOAA & COAA's "Know Your Rights" Town Hall
MOAA Joins Carlos Rosario for Black History Month Celebration
 On February 26, 2016, Mamadou Samba, Director of the Mayor's Office on African Affairs and Deputy Director, Heran Sereke-Brhan joined the Carlos Rosario International Charter School for a Black History Month festivities celebration African heritage. Read more and check out pictures from the event here
Commission on African Affairs Swearing-In Ceremony
On March 17, 2016, new members of the DC Commission on African Affairs were sworn-in by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The new members join a dynamic team of African leaders that will advise the Mayor's Office on African Affairs, DC Council, and the Mayor on issues impacting the African community in DC.
Click here to view full album of previous swearing-in ceremony
State of the District Address
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver her second State of the District Address at Arena Stage in Southwest, Washington, DC. District residents interested in attending the Address should RSVP HERE. Members of the media should RSVP to press@dc.gov.
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater | 1101 6th Street Southwest | Washington, DC | 20024
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N Street Village Selected as Homeless Services Provider for the Patricia Handy Place for Women
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, as part of the Bowser Administration’s all eight ward approach to transform the District’s response to homelessness and improve the quality and effectiveness of services, Mayor Bowser and partners announced that District-based N Street Village will manage and operate the Patricia Handy Place for Women. The Patricia Handy Place for Women is a new facility that will serve as many as 213 women each night. N Street Village is known nationally as an innovator in homeless services with a track-record of empowering homeless and low-income women. Last month, Mayor Bowser along with DHS Director Laura Zeilinger and Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans cut the ribbon on the new facility, which is set to open next month.
“In a city as prosperous as ours, we need to do better by our fellow residents experiencing homelessness,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “The District’s partnership with N Street Village to operate the Patricia Handy Place is a model for how the District plans to fight homelessness in our city. We will build facilities that fit into their communities and work with top-notch providers to implement programs that will help those in need.”
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Mayor Bowser, Howard University Break Ground on DC’s First ‘Inclusive Innovation’ Hub
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by representatives from Howard University and Luma Lab to break ground on the District’s first Inclusive Innovation Incubator. The new space will support entrepreneurs and businesses from underrepresented communities that provide products and services that benefit underserved communities.Today’s groundbreaking comes ahead of a trip by Mayor Bowser and District officials traveling to South by Southwest to meet with national tech leaders to promote economic opportunities in the District.
“Today, we take another big step towards building a tech ecosystem in the District that will make us a national leader in the fields of technology and inclusive innovation,” said Mayor Bowser. “This new incubator will support our growing technology and innovation sectors and ensure we address the needs of startups and entrepreneurs in the District. I look forward to working with Howard University and Luma Lab to foster innovation and equity in all 8 Wards.”
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March Madness
 Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner on March 25 for a special preview of new and upcoming projects soon to be available to the District’s development community.
Please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dmpeds-2016-march-madness-an-economic-development-showcase-tickets-23061106390 for more information and to RSVP.
Sierra Leoneans, Guineans and Liberians Campaign for TPS Renewal
Come May 2016, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sierra Leoneans, Guineans and Liberians living in the United States without work authorization will expire. Unless the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorizes an extension, thousands of people from these three Ebola affected countries face deportation. The African community in the United States has coalesced to rally for a TPS extension when the aforementioned countries TPS authorization expires in May 2016.
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Young Immigrant Success Story
He fled to the U.S. for political asylum. Two years later, he won a full-ride to GWU.
Mikias Gebremeskel stood in a public spot in Ethiopia’s capital city handing out anti-government fliers to passersby. Two police officers approached the teenager, arrested him, and then, while he sat in prison for five days, beat him with their batons.
His uncle arranged to have Gebremeskel released, and in July 2014, he fled to the United States seeking political asylum. He moved to the nation’s capital, where his cousins lived, and enrolled as a junior at Roosevelt Senior High School in Petworth, one of the city’s lowest-performing high schools.
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Preschoolers Learn How to Cook Healthy Meals
Oyé, a native of Liberia and Frann Robertson, an early-childhood-education specialist at Leckie have built a virtual pre-K curriculum around preparing healthy meals. The initiative is designed to help children learn how to prepare and serve food and to sharpen their social skills. The program is also meant to teach children the benefits of eating healthy which can jump-start a child’s cognitive and physical development.
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Advancing Science and Technology for Africa
Patrick Awuah, Founder and President of Ashesi University College, a private, not-for-profit institution that has quickly gained a reputation for innovation and quality education in Ghana, presented his ideas on transforming Africa at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington DC in February 2016. Patrick Awuah grew up in Ghana, then went to college in the United States and worked at Microsoft. But when his first child was born, he felt he should go back to Africa. In 1999, he took a step towards realizing that dream when he founded Ashesi University, a private college in Accra, Ghana. It offers four-year bachelor's’ courses focusing on computer science, engineering and business administration.
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Africa Development: Young 'Einsteins' Make Their Pitch
Senegal hosted a landmark global science forum this week, the first of its kind in Africa, bringing together more than 700 leading scientists, mathematicians, entrepreneurs and other key figures from the world of politics and civil society.
The Next Einstein Forum wants to turn Africa into a global hub for science and technology by bringing the continent's top brains together with investors and policymakers.
As part of their quest to ensure the next Einstein comes from the continent, young African scientists were asked to come up with innovations that could "solve a big problem for humanity".
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The Regulatory Process of Starting a Business
During these free monthly sessions, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will partner with District government agencies to educate customers on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia.
The Key points of discussion will be Business Licensing, Corporate registration, Certificates of Occupancy, Home Occupancy Permits (HOP), Grant Opportunities - Vending - Farmer markets - Certified Business Enterprises (CBE).
When: Monday, March 21, 2016 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: 100 4th Street, SW | E-268 | Washington DC | 20024
Contact: Jacqueline Noisette | Tel. (202) 442-8170
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SBRC One-on-One Session: Basic Steps to Obtaining a Business License
During this session, the DCRA Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating through the regulatory process. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license. Additionally, participants will receive assistance with the zoning application process (i.e. Certificate of Occupancy and or Home Occupancy Permit).
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: 1100 4th Street, SW | E-268 | Washington DC | 20024
Contact: Jacqueline Noisette | Tel. (202) 442-8170
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Money Smart for Small Business Workshop: Organizational Types and Tax Planning and Reporting
The DCRA Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is conducting a workshop using the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Money Smart for Small Business curriculum modules. During this session, representatives from DCRA’s Corporations Division will assist individuals with a better understanding the Organization Types and Tax Planning and Reporting for small businesses.
When: Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: 1100 4TH Street, SW | E-4302 (4th Floor) | Washington DC | 20024
Contact: Jacqueline Noisette | Tel. (202) 442-8170
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Denfense Contract Audit Agency Accounting Requirements and Subcontract Monitoring Training
During this workshop, DCAA special guest Sherry Kobus will provide targeted and in depth information for small businesses on the details of Accounting System Requirements and the role that contractor's play in subcontract monitoring when proposing for and performing on government contracts. The DCAA performs all needed contract audits for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and provides accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts and subcontracts to all DOD components responsible for acquisition and contract administration.
When: Monday, March 29, 2016 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: One Judiciary Square | 441 4th Street, NW | Lobby Level, Old Council Chambers | Washington DC | 20001
Contact: Sheila Edmondson | (202) 727-3900
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Training for Nonprofit: Creating and maintaining successful boundaries
Learn how effective boundary setting can increase productivity, teamwork and the bottom line.
During this session organized by Center for the nonprofit Advancement participants will learn how to set and keep boundaries master effective tools to address challenges that arise, so they can put these principles to work with staff and co-workers.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: THEARC | 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE | Washington, DC | 20020
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Nonprofit financial boot camp: Fiscal Management
Center for Nonprofit Advancement is conducting an all-day session covering all the basics of nonprofit finances including fiscal management and financial management projection-based budgeting.
During these times, many nonprofit organizations are looking to stabilize finances and improve sustainability to stay viable. This all-day session will give participants valuable tools needed to develop financial practices and oversight that will strengthen participants financial management systems and improve accountability to your board of directors, donors and the general public.
When: Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where: 1666 K Street, NW | Suite 440 | Washington, DC | 20006
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Webinar: High-performing Nonprofits Learning Series
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is partnering with the Nonprofits Assistance Fund to offer a Webinar.
The Webinar is deigned to help participants create a dashboard for their nonprofit organization. Participants will learn how to select information to include on their dashboard and understand how the reports can complement other important financial reports. This webinar is for staff or board member who create, review, and interpret dashboard reports.
When: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Performance Measurement for Nonprofit Organizations: Metrics Made Easy
This course organized by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, will break down the often-overwhelming world of metrics. We will disambiguate and unpack terms such as “critical success factors”, OKRs, and KPIs, and discuss how performance metrics can be a valuable tool in every aspect of your work. Participants will walk away understanding how to determine what should be measured and how to define meaningful metrics.
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am.
Where:Center for Nonprofit Advancement | 1666 K Street, NW | Suite 440 | Washington, DC | 20006
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Northwest Regional Conference on African Immigrant Health
Northwest Regional Conference on African Immigrant Health is conducting a two-day conference, highlighting core competencies in service delivery and best practices to help build on the African immigrant communities' strengths. Hosted by US Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Minority Health (OMH) Region X, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Region X, The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) Region X, and EthnoMed.
When: Sunday, March 19 and 20, 2016 | 06:00 pm
Where: University of Washington, Alder Hall | 1315 NE Campus Pkwy | Seattle, Washington | 98105
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Community Engaged Research: Turning Knowledge Into Action to Eliminate Health Disparities
The Center of Excellence for Health Disparities and GHUCCTS is organizing a symposium to promote community academic partnerships as a useful mechanism for responding to health disparities through Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) and Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR).
When: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Kellogg Conference Center | 800 Florida Avenue | Northeast | Washington, DC 20002 Register Now!
The Living Well Series: Living Well with Diabetes at AAMC
Living Well with Diabetes, is a six-week workshop for people with type 1, type 2, and pre-diabetes. Participants will learn about complications that are associated with diabetes, as well as learn to manage their blood sugar and understand the relationship between food and blood-sugar levels. There will also be instructions on how to read nutrition labels, deal with stress, and how to improve communication with doctors.
When: Monday, April 4, 2016 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Anne Arundel Medical Center | 2000 Medical Parkway | Belcher Pavilion | 7th Floor | Annapolis, MD | 21401
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Freedom From Smoking, program from the American Lung Association.
Sibley Memorial Hospital now offers Freedom from Smoking, a program from the Lung Association. During this 8 class session that run for seven weeks, participants will learn how to overcome your tobacco addiction so you can enjoy the benefits of better health…extra money in your pocket…and healthier relationships.
When: Wednesday | March 9 - April 27 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Sibley Memorial Hospital | First floor, Executive Conference Room | 5255 Loughboro Rd NW | Washington, DC | 20016
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Income Tax Help 2016
Capital view Library has organized a session for participants to have the opportunity to meet with a qualified AARP tax aide at the Capitol View Library to help answer tax related questions and prepare participants 2015 income tax filing.
When: Monday, March 14, 2016 | 10:00 am
Where: 5001 Central Ave. SE | Washington, D.C | 20019
Contact: capitolviewlibrary@dc.gov | 202-645-0755
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Free Job Skills Training for District Residents
The District Department of Human Resources is offering Free Job Skills Training for DC residents on every other Thursday. The Writing Resumes & Job Interview Techniques course will help participants construct a resume that makes an effective and dynamic first impression. Participants will also gain insight into strategies that today’s interviewers use when making their selection.
When: Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: One Judiciary Square | 441 4th Street, NW | South Lobby | Washington, DC | 20001
Contact: dchr@dc.gov | (202) 442-9700
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Washington DC GrantWatch: Grants for Nonprofits
GrantWatch.com provides subscribers with the most grants for nonprofits and small businesses. Find GRANTS for your nonprofit, 501c3, NGO, education, religious or community organization, municipal government agency or small business on GrantWatch.com.
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2nd Annual Women's Health Conference in support of Minority Health Month
Access
to Wholistic and Productive Living Institute, Inc., and the Port Towns
Communities presents the 2nd
Annual Women's Mental Health Conference In support of Minority Health Month, themed "Accelerating Quality and Accessible Women’s Mental Health
Services".
The main objectives is to Identify resources to build on community resiliency and partnerships by capitalizing on the community's strength and resources to prevent, reduce and/or eliminate mental health disparities and achieve health equity. Secondly, the objective is to promote the widespread understanding that women’s mental health is an essential part of their overall health.
When: Saturday, April 30 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Colmar Manor Community Center | 3701 Lawrence Street, Colmar Manor | MD | 20722
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