CARE's 2011 Conference & International Women's Day Celebration

This event looks primarily about lobbying Capitol Hill about the importance of women’s programming and issues. My take is that we’re not quite ready for this as an organization, meaning we don’t have our gender policy/framework developed nor do we have core talking points yet about what IREX does with gender. FYI, Randal (Thanks to Jenn for sending the link.)

CARE's 2011 Conference & International Women's Day Celebration

 Join us March 8-10 in Washington, D.C.

The CARE Conference will be held March 8-10, 2011, in conjunction with the 100th Celebration of International Women's Day and CARE's 65th anniversary!

Join us as we recognize the work of women worldwide who have made a difference during the past century, and speak out on behalf of women and girls who need advocates like you.

The CARE Conference & International Women's Day Celebration will unite hundreds of CARE supporters — individuals, partner organizations, major donors and corporate partners. Together, we'll come together as part of the movement that is bringing hope to millions of poor women, families and communities around the world.

At CARE's conference, participants will learn why CARE places women and girls at the heart of our efforts to fight poverty. When equipped with the proper resources, women rise to overcome the great challenges they face. Every day women are leading the way for lasting change for all.

Join us this year as we help girls and women around the world live, learn, earn - and lead!


TUESDAY, MARCH 8


7:30 p.m. –9:30 p.m.

International Women's Day Celebration


BRIEFINGS & CELEBRATION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9


6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

YOGA
All levels yoga class lead by Seane Corn, Hala Khouri, and Suzanne Sterling of Off the Mat, Into the World

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION
Registration will remain open through dinner.

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

BREAKFAST WELCOME PLENARY

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

REGIONAL HILL VISITS BRIEFINGS: TAKING OUR MESSAGE TO THE HILL
Learn how to have effective meetings with Members of Congress; learn about the to-dos, not to-dos and easy steps to make your visit to Capitol Hill a success.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE TRAININGS
Participants will explore issues and learn how to convey key messages to members of Congress.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

LUNCHEON Plenary
Keynote address delivered by Melinda Gates

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AFTERNOON ISSUE SESSIONS I:

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

AFTERNOON BREAK

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

AFTERNOON ISSUE SESSIONS II

5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

REGIONAL HILL VISITS PREPARATION

6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.

PRE-DINNER RECEPTIONS

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

DINNER CELEBRATION
Keynote address delivered by Mrs. Laura W. Bush


CAPITOL HILL DAY
THURSDAY, MARCH 10


7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST PLENARY: MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD ON CAPITOL HILL
Keynote address delivered by broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff

9:15 a.m

BUSES DEPART FOR CAPITOL HILL

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
CARE is scheduling small group meetings with your Members of Congress and/or their legislative staff. Participants will receive a packet with their appointment schedule when they arrive in Washington

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CLOSING RECEPTION:
CELEBRATING CARE'S CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS

5:15 p.m.

Busses depart to the Washington Hilton