Print friendly

Share with

The registration is closed.

CIFAL Atlanta- UN SDG Student Leaders in the COVID-19 Context

Type
Public Lecture
Location
Web-based
Date
Duration
1 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Website
https://dga.kennesaw.edu/cifal/index.php
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
cifalatlanta@kennesaw.edu
Partnership
City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs
Kennesaw State University
Registration
Public – by registration
Mode of Delivery
E-learning
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
Data Protection and Privacy
The personal data of participants applying for, registering for or participating in UNITAR's training courses and other events is governed by the Data Protection and Privacy Policy. By applying for, registering for or participating in this event, the participant acknowledges that he or she is, (or they are) aware of the policy and agree to its terms.

The COVID-19 global pandemic took the world by storm and has changed the way we live our lives.  COVID-19 has especially affected populated cities around the world, like Atlanta. There have been countless families greatly impacted by the virus that have been able to receive assitance, relief, and support through initiatives and programs spearheaded by Atlanta youth leaders. This virtual panel discussion was an opportunity to highlight students have committed their time to projects inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the UN sustainable development goals.   

The webinar aims to:  

  • Highlight student leaders who have engaged in tackling community issues during the global pandemic  
  • Educate participants about initiatives created to benefit the community to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and/or promote the sustainable development goals.  
  • Offer student leaders a platform to promote their programs and projects created to improve the community 

This webinar began with a five-minute welcome and introduction from CIFAL Atlanta’s director and Executive Director of KSU Division of Global Affairs, Dr. Binbin Jiang. Opening statements were given by Ms. Vanessa Ibarra, Director of the City of Atlanta Office of International Affairs and afterwards, Dr. Jiang introduced each panelist. 5 student panelists had 5 minutes to following projects/initiatives: 

  • Science and COVID-19 
  • Community Garden Best Practices Toolkit 
  • Mapping COVID-19 Testing Site Locations 
  • The Xylom 
  • Recycled Art as Activism 

At the conclusion of the panel, Ms. Julia Genth, UNITAR Project coordinator, gave a brief presentation on Youth leadership opportunities and Ms. Lola Owokoniran, CIFAL Atlanta Program Manager, CIFAL Atlanta, moderated the Q&A session between the participants, speakers, and student panelists. 

The 1-hour virtual event was created to highlight the 5 students presenting their COVID –19 and/or SDG-related projects.  Participants had the opportunity to submit questions to the webinar chatbox to further the conversation around sustainable solutions to bettering the community during turbulent times.  

This virtual event is intended for students, staff, and faculty of Kennesaw State University as well as members of the greater Atlanta Community interested in learning about students who have worked to benefit their communities, through SDG and COVID-19 projects.