Nicaraguan Speaker in Ashland, Medford
SOU Media Collective, 15.04.2008 13:30
Please join us for "The Roots of Migration," Nicaraguan community leader Yamileth Perez discusses effects of US trade policy on Latin/ Central American lifeways
For Immediate Release
Yamileth Perez, Nicaraguan community leader, will speak on
The Roots of Migration:
Free Trade, Debt and
Survival in Nicaragua
The second most impoverished country in
the Western Hemisphere, Nicaragua has
struggled for years under the burden of
internal and external debt. Take a deeper
look into the effects of free trade, debt and
immigration on the Nicaraguan people.
Patty Narvaez translates from the Spanish.
Hear the story of one remarkable
Nicaraguan woman who lives and
works in a community near the
Managua city dump. Yamileth will
share the first-hand impact of free
trade and debt and the resulting
increase of migration and poverty on
the people of Nicaragua.
April 18 at the Woolworth Building (3-4:30)
33. N. Central Ave, Medford
and SOU Commuter Resource Center (6-7:30)
Siskiyou and Garfield in the Student Union, middle floor across from the SOU Bookstore, Ashland
Contact for this event
Steve Ryan
541-951-1409
resolutionvideo@yahoo.com
Jessica Eriksen
SOU Media Collective
mediacollective@students.sou.edu
Sponsored by the
SOU Media Collective
1250 Siskiyou Blvd. SU 106
Ashland, OR 97520
Gira Informativa de Acción Permanente por la Paz del Noroeste
Las Raíces de la Migración:
Libre Comercio, la Deuda y Sobrevivencia en Nicaragua
El segundo país mas empobrecido en el Hemisferio Occidental, Nicaragua ha luchado por años bajo la carga de una deuda interna y externa. La visita de Yamileth Perez nos presenta la oportunidad de profundizar sobre el tema de los efectos del libre comercio, la deuda y la inmigración en las y los Nicaragüenses.
Witness for Peace Northwest le invita a participar en una discusión con...
Yamileth Perez, organizadora comunitaria Nicaragüense
Viernes, 18 de abril
3:00 p.m. – Woolworth Building
33 N. Central Ave., Medford
2nd floor conference room
6:00 p.m. – Southern Oregon University
Student Union Building
Commuter Resource Center, Ashland
Siskiyou & Garfield St. 2nd floor
Venga a escuchar la historia de una luchadora Nicaragüense que vive y trabaja en una comunidad cerca del basurero más grande de la ciudad de Managua. Yamileth compartirá sus experiencias personales en la lucha contra los impactos del libre comercio y la deuda externa, y explicará el vínculo entre el libre comercio y el aumento de la migración y la pobreza en Nicaragua.
Abierto al público. Traducción profesional disponible.
Biografías: Yamileth nació y creció en Managua y ahora vive y trabaja en Acahualinca, una comunidad grande en las afueras del basurero de la ciudad de Managua. Yamilet es muy comprometida con su comunidad y es una reconocida lider que inspira a otras personas organizarse para mejorar la comunidad. Es una promotora de salud y ha desarrollado varios programas de salud, educación, y deportes en Acahualinca. Yamileth trabaja también con una organización de comercio justo llamado Esperanza en Acción. Es madre soltera de cuatro hijas.
Patty Narvaez forma parte del Equipo Internacional de Acción Permanente por la Paz (Witness for Peace) en Managua, Nicaragua. Ella es licenciada en Estudios Internacionales Ibero América de la Universidad de Pórtland. Antes de trabajar con Acción Permanente por la Paz, trabajó como organizadora comunitaria y como intérprete médico. Sus padres son inmigrantes Nicaragüenses y Patty está orgullosa llamarse Nicaragüense Norteamericano. Después de haber vivido en Oregon durante quince años, llama a Portland su hogar. Ella interpretará todas las presentaciones del Español al Ingles.
Para más información, contacta a Beth Poteet, wfpnw@witnessforpeace.org o 503.287.7847
o www.witnessforpeace.org/northwest
Patrocinado por Media Collective, Oregon Fair Trade Campaign, Witness for Peace Northwest
Witness for Peace Speaker Tour
The Roots of Migration: Free Trade, Debt and Survival in Nicaragua
The second most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere, Nicaragua has struggled for years under the burden of internal and external debt. Take a deeper look into the effects of free trade, debt and immigration on the Nicaraguan people.
Witness for Peace Northwest invites you to join us for a discussion with...
Yamileth Perez, Nicaraguan community leader
Friday, April 18th
3:00 p.m. – Woolworth Building
33 N. Central Ave., Medford
6:00 p.m. – Southern Oregon University
Student Union Building
Commuter Resource Center , Ashland
Siskiyou & Garfield, 2nd floor
Hear the story of one remarkable Nicaraguan woman who lives and works in a community near the Managua city dump. Yamileth will share the first-hand impact of free trade and debt and the resulting increase of migration and poverty on the people of Nicaragua .
This event is open to the public.
Professional interpretation (Spanish-English) provided.
Biographies
Yamileth Perez is a Nicaraguan born and raised in Managua , who currently lives and works in Acahualinca, a large community located in and around the Managua city dump. A committed community leader and trained as a community health promoter, she has also developed various health, education, and sports programs in her community. Yamileth also works for a fair trade Artisan organization called Esperanza en Accion, and is a single mother of four daughters.
Patty Narvaez is part of the Witness for Peace International Team in Managua , Nicaragua . She holds a BA in International Studies Latin America from Portland State University , and most recently worked as a community organizer and medical interpreter. Born to Nicaraguan immigrants, Patty is proud to call herself Nicaraguan-American, and after having lived in Oregon for fifteen years, calls Portland home. She will provide professional interpretation during the tour.
For more information, please contact
Regional Organizer Beth Poteet, wfpnw@witnessforpeace.org or 503.287.7847 or www.witnessforpeace.org/northwest
Event co-sponsors include: Media Collective, Oregon Fair Trade Campaign, Witness for Peace Northwest
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