RPCV safe after Terrorist Attack RPCV Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, the U.S. consul general in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia survived Monday's attack on the consulate without injury. Five consular employees and four others were killed. Abercrombie-Winstanley, the first woman to hold the position, has been an outspoken advocate of rights for Arab women and has met with Saudi reformers despite efforts by Saudi leaders to block the discussions.

Consul General Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley Presents a Grant to Support the Saudi-American Cultural Center



Consul General Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley Presents a Grant to Support the Saudi-American Cultural Center

Consul General Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley Presents a Grant to Support the Saudi-American Cultural Center

May 3, 2004

Jeddah, May 3, 2004 - Consul General Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley was among the first to congratulate the College of Business Administration (CBA) on its recent partnership with Minnesota State University. She presented a grant to the Dean of the College of Business Administration (CBA), Dr. Mazen Balilah, to support the future Saudi-American Cultural & Education Center.

In her speech, the Consul General said "business is about partnerships and connections." CBA is setting this example not only for its students, but for other universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Partnership and connections play an important role in business, and this is especially true in international business. The United States and Saudi Arabia have long enjoyed a positive and fruitful business relationship. Our ties are strong, and I am confidant that the two countries will continue to increase their business partnership. Despite the challenges our countries have faced in the past several years, I say the future business leaders of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East: 'look to the United States.'

In addition, Saudi Arabia participated heavily in accession talks in Switzerland in preparation for the Kingdom’s membership in the World Trade Organization. Saudi Arabia continues to lead the region in exports to the United States, and remains our top business partner in the Middle East. Perhaps the headlines should read: 'Saudi Arabia aligning itself for financial success.'

The Kingdom’s membership in the WTO will bring about broad economic expansion in Saudi Arabia. The removal of protectionist barriers, the installation of tariff ceilings, and increased participation in intellectual property protection will create a more open, transparent, and rules-based business environment. There will be more business competition and growth, which means more jobs and investment.

There will also be more opportunities for partnership with outside companies and a greater diversification of Saudi Arabia’s private sector. To outside business analysts, the outlook is good.

In conclusion, business is about partnerships and connections; it is about communication and trust. All of these things are important to maintaining a business relationship between countries.

When this story was posted in December 2004, this was on the front page of PCOL:

Is Gaddi Leaving? Rumors are swirling that Peace Corps Director Vasquez may be leaving the administration. We think Director Vasquez has been doing a good job and if he decides to stay to the end of the administration, he could possibly have the same sort of impact as a Loret Ruppe Miller. If Vasquez has decided to leave, then Bob Taft, Peter McPherson, Chris Shays, or Jody Olsen would be good candidates to run the agency. Latest: For the record, Peace Corps has no comment on the rumors.

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December 4, 2004: This Week's Top Stories Correction: PC to get 3.6% Budget increase 3 Dec What if Chris Matthews interviewed Bob Dylan? 3 Dec Bellamy addresses mine-free summit 2 Dec Donna Shalala says Protect families from HIV 1 Dec RPCV mentioned as candidate to head NAACP 1 Dec Bill Moyers wins Environmental Citizen Award 1 Dec RPCV is designer of Humane Trophies 1 Dec RPCV Chris Matthews interviews RPCV Chris Shays 30 Nov RPCV Bruce Anderson is town muckraker 30 Nov Tony Hall calls for more pressure on Sudan 30 Nov Peace Corps Census up for Second Straight Year 29 Nov Peace Corps gets chance in Mexico: 28 Nov more top stories...

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The Birth of the Peace Corps UMBC's Shriver Center and the Maryland Returned Volunteers hosted Scott Stossel, biographer of Sargent Shriver, who spoke on the Birth of the Peace Corps. This is the second annual Peace Corps History series - last year's speaker was Peace Corps Director Jack Vaughn.

Vote "Yes" on NPCA's bylaw changes Take our new poll. NPCA members begin voting this week on bylaw changes to streamline NPCA's Board of Directors. NPCA Chair Ken Hill, the President's Forum and other RPCVs endorse the changes. Mail in your ballot or vote online (after Dec 1), then see on how RPCVs are voting.

Charges possible in 1976 PCV slaying Congressman Norm Dicks has asked the U.S. attorney in Seattle to consider pursuing charges against Dennis Priven, the man accused of killing Peace Corps Volunteer Deborah Gardner on the South Pacific island of Tonga 28 years ago. Background on this story here and here.

Your vote makes a difference Make a difference on November 2 - Vote. Then take our RPCV exit poll. See how RPCV's are voting and take a look at the RPCV voter demographic. Finally leave a message on why you voted for John Kerry or for George Bush. Previous poll results here.

Kerry reaches out to Returned Volunteers The Kerry campaign wants the RPCV vote. Read our interview with Dave Magnani, Massachusetts State Senator and Founder of "RPCVs for Kerry," and his answers to our questions about Kerry's plan to triple the size of the Peace Corps, should the next PC Director be an RPCV, and Safety and Security issues. Then read the "RPCVs for Kerry" statement of support and statements by Dr. Robert Pastor, Ambassador Parker Borg, and Paul Oostburg Sanz made at the "RPCVs for Kerry" Press Conference. RPCV Carl Pope says the key to winning this election is not swaying undecided voters, but persuading those already willing to vote for your candidate to actually go to the polls. Take our poll and tell us what you are doing to support your candidate. Finally read our wrap-up of the eight RPCVs in Senate and House races around the country and where the candidates are in their races.

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Brief project description
Literate Masses is a young organization, believing in the uplift of underdeveloped societies through the initiation of reading culture. The Pashton Nation of both Pakistan and Afghanistan has been misguided through ages by exploiting their illiterate and unaware mind-set. This has not only given them homelessness, poverty and a bitter life of troubles but also endangered them for global peace.
We also focus students to go beyond the traditional approach of studying selected topics within their textbooks. We motivate them not to adhere to extreme concepts, observe tolerance for diverse views and look through ideas and opinions with broad spectrum.

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