The Fund for the Future of our Children (FFC) and Georgetown University’s
Office of Campus Ministry and the
Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding present the
4th Annual Children of Abraham Peace Essay Contest Kick-Off
Philodemic Room, Healy Hall, Georgetown University
November 16, 2008, 1– 4:30 p.m.
1:00 — opening and introductions:
Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J., Executive Director, Campus Ministry, Georgetown University
Avideh Shashaani, President, Fund for the Future of Our Children
1:10 – presentations on faith and environment
Rabbi Harold White, Senior Jewish Chaplain at Georgetown University,
"Judaism and Stewardship of the Environment"
Link to Biography
Mohamad A. Chakaki, DC Green Muslims,
"Reflect on Nature... What Does it Reflect"
Link to Biography
Kenneth E. McNeil, Susman Godfrey, LLP
"Leadership Against Impossible Odds"
Link to Biography
2:10 — pizza & soda break
2:30 — Allison Fisher, Program Director, Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light
"Youth Interfaith Efforts for the Environment"
Link to Biography
Pastor Mark Greiner, Takoma Park Presbyterian Church,
"Dreaming out Loud: A Green Faith"
Link to Biography
3:10 — small group discussions and sharing
3:30 —
Susan Bilek, Program Director, Fund for the Future of Our Children
"Explanation of the Children of Abraham Peace Essay Contest Process"
Link to Biography
Micro-grant recipient reports:
Davika Jaipuriar, Glenelg Country School
Jonathan Kesten, Montgomery Blair HS
Melissa Mergner, Montgomery Blair HS
3:50 – Q & A and closing
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