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Access Micro Scholarship Award Ceremony, 12 March
The NGO ANED in collaboration with the American Cultural Center hosted a Certificate Award Ceremony on March 12, 2010. 20 junior high school students from underprivileged homes received scholarships in order to study English at the English Language Program.
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Daniel Pearl World Music Day
Post organized a musical concert on the theme of Harmony for Humanity to commemorate Daniel Pearl World Music Day. The Ambassador and the PAO spoke to the audience about the importance of music and art as a way to bridge differences between cultures and mitigate extremism.
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“United We Serve” Day of Community Service
In commemoration of the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, PAS Niamey partnered with GAVHLN, an association of handicapped artisans, to hold the “United We Serve” Day of Community Service and Remembrance at College Mariama in Niamey on September 11, 2009.
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MORE NEWS FROM THE EMBASSY
Ambassador and Embassy Staff Visit Local Orphanage - June and July, 2009
Ambassador Bernadette Allen, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Whitaker, and many other Embassy colleagues visited a local orphanage on June 27 and July 11, 2009 to share a meal, play games, and distribute tote bags, t-shirts, and soccer balls. The nearly 40 children at the CSEN (Compassion and Solidarity for Nigerien Children) enjoyed busy afternoons
75,000 Arabic books donated to the Minister of National Education
On June 3, 2009, Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen proceeded with the formal donation of 75,000 Arabic books to the Minister of National Education. The books were purchased through a partial grant of 85,000 USD. Another partial grant of 16,000 USD was awarded to the NGO ONPCB to carry out the distribution of these books
$100,000 USD grant allows for new equipment to IFTIC
On May 29, 2009, Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen proceeded with the formal dedication of equipment provided to IFTIC (the Institute of Journalism in Niger) funded by the Embassy through a grant of 100,000 USD. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Communication, the Director General of IFTIC among many other high ranking staff attended.
Commemoration of the Nigerienne Women day
On May 14, 2009, in Commemoration of the Nigerienne Women day, Embassy Niamey sponsored a speaker presentation at the American Cultural Center with guest speaker Mrs. Maiga Zeinabou Labo, Jurist, and member of the Nigerien Association of Female Jurists (AFJN) on Women and the judiciary system.
Imam Bakhach shares experiences of Islam in America
At the invitation of U.S. Embassy Niamey, Imam Moujahed Mouhammad Bakhach visited Niger from April 21- May 1, where he offered presentations on the topic of Islam in America in Niger’s Hausa-speaking eastern cities of Niamey, Tahoua, Maradi, Zinder, Konni, and Kiota. He also addressed the congregations at Friday mosque in Tahoua, University mosque.
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