uodsp: FW: Keeping Our Fire Burning After a Blazing Summer

Tue Oct 18 12:39:32 PDT 2016

From: MIUSA's Global Impact [mailto:info=miusa.org at mail94.atl11.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of MIUSA's Global Impact
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 8:01 AM
To: Heidi von Ravensberg
Subject: Keeping Our Fire Burning After a Blazing Summer

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October 2016
From the CEO
It was a bit quiet in our Eugene, Oregon office last month as MIUSA staff traveled to Washington, D.C., England, Brazil, and other locations for a whirlwind of trainings, conferences, and events, all designed to promote and celebrate our work in advancing disability rights and leadership globally.

At the Association of Women in Development (AWID) Forum, it was wonderful to be surrounded by over 25 disabled women activists from around the world and their passion and enthusiasm for disabled women's rights. Our world renowned photo exhibit was there with us in Bahia, Brazil before traveling to Washington for its premiere exhibition at the World Bank. This event held special significance with attendance from friends, colleagues and alumni as well as 40 high-level visitors from 6 countries who convened as part of MIUSA's RightsNow! project.

In addition, MIUSA hosted several exchanges in Eugene, from our signature Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability to other life-changing exchange programs preparing high school and college students with disabilities for their year of study and cultural immersion in the U.S.

Recognizing that we need many allies to incorporate disability rights and inclusion into their agendas, we presented trainings, conference sessions, and institutes to diverse audiences and produced numerous training manuals, podcasts, journals, videos, and award-winning websites, which you can read more about in this newsletter.

It was an emotional summer as we celebrated MIUSA's 35th anniversary with honored guest speaker, Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy. We'll be sharing more reflections from our 35th anniversary soon!

Thanks to all of our staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, donors, and all of you who read this newsletter for the support you have given MIUSA.

Susan Sygall
CEO, Mobility International USA

Keeping the WILD Fire Burning<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=3fa1428081&e=37466117e1>
Our 8th Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability was one of our most ambitious yet, with delegates bringing a sophisticated understanding of what is needed to advance the status of disabled women and girls. As Boikhutso from Botswana so eloquently put it, "We caught this fire from MIUSA. Let's keep the fire burning throughout the world. As 20 women from 20 countries throughout the world, we can make it." See where WILD will go from here.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=2b5bd3a69f&e=37466117e1>

Gender, Disability and Development Institute<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=00b6cacfd0&e=37466117e1>
Seizing the opportunity to meet our WILD delegates, leaders from the international development community - representing USAID, UNDP, FHI 360, and more - traveled from around the U.S. and Europe to Oregon country for an intensive four-day retreat. Learn their key take-aways<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=6d3e46b4be&e=37466117e1> for prioritizing disability inclusion in the international development agenda, plus find photos of our favorite GDDI moments.

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Loud, Proud and Passionate!® Facilitator's Guide Now Available<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=4449c09dda&e=37466117e1>
Our new 220-page manual represents a culmination of MIUSA’s 35+ years of experience in the field of empowerment of women with disabilities. Reviewed and tested by women with disabilities in over 25 countries, it has been uniquely designed for replication of the WILD training in a variety of cultural contexts. Order yours!<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=490c257776&e=37466117e1>

Brilliant and Resilient Debuts at World Bank<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=f5ac544f29&e=37466117e1>
For the first time, the World Bank hosted MIUSA's “Brilliant and Resilient” photo exhibit, showcasing women with disabilities from around the world and their achievements in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in their communities. At the reception, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo of the World Bank acknowledged that "Until we engage women with disabilities as leaders, we're not achieving inclusive development." See a complete list of speakers.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=83b41ff625&e=37466117e1>

Exploring Disability Rights Implementation Tactics in D.C.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=0a64069dfb&e=37466117e1>
Twenty-five leaders from six countries - Armenia, Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico, Peru and Vietnam - convened in the United States to address implementation of disability rights legislation. Review highlights<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=5767394764&e=37466117e1> of this prestigious and high-level conference.

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How can the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, responsible for the exchange of thousands of citizen diplomats every year, continue to lead the way in disability inclusion? That was the question central to a recent day-long event. See who was involved and what we covered.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=abe95921e9&e=37466117e1>

Advancing Disability Justice through Peace Corps<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=ccb34e5ab6&e=37466117e1>
In commemoration of the Peace Corps' 55th Anniversary, the National Peace Corps Association hosted Peace Corps Beyond to highlight the work being done by members of its community to foster world peace worldwide. Check out our message<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=34fa69ea87&e=37466117e1> to returned Peace Corps volunteers.

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What stood out about MIUSA's arrival orientation for 26 high school exchange students with disabilities? For Valeria from Moldova: "I became more independent, brave and self-confident. I did things that I never thought I can do and met amazing people and friends!" Take a closer look and view our Flickr slideshow.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=df840e0f5c&e=37466117e1>

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For the first time, MIUSA hosted participants with disabilities who arrived on the new Year of Exchange in America for Russians (YEAR) program. Explore<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=69aa25264d&e=37466117e1> an accessible college campus, public transportation, and community service through the perspective of two YEAR students.

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Record high numbers of international students are coming to the United States to pursue higher education and to study English. This summer MIUSA released a new A World Awaits You journal featuring international students with disabilities. Badri, a Global UGRAD student who is Deaf, is proud to be one of them. "I worked at the same level as my hearing peers. [After studying in Michigan,] the Deaf community in Nepal can see me as a role model now." Get to know Badri and other international alumni. Start from the beginning.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=75b9cd1517&e=37466117e1>

International Students on the Air<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=9f71aacbc7&e=37466117e1>
For MIUSA's second "Ripple Effects" season, hosted by our podcast personality Justin Harford, hear from students who came from India, West Bank, China and more to earn a degree in the U.S. while navigating disability identity and access. Listen online or from your mobile device.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=aff23bcb8d&e=37466117e1> Transcripts available.

MIUSA Receives "Best Website" Award<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=3ceb6dae70&e=37466117e1>
In order to reach people with all types of disabilities all over the world, creating an accessible website is key. We were honored to be recognized for this achievement by PR Daily as part of its 2016 Nonprofit PR Awards. See what all the buzz is about.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=fd2161f7ec&e=37466117e1>

WILD Selected for "Ideas Re-Making the World"<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=49e672b60d&e=37466117e1> <http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=78e7bef584&e=37466117e1>
When the International Women's Forum put out a call for cutting-edge ideas for building a better world and better lives, we didn't hesitate to share about our signature women's program. As a result, IWF invited MIUSA CEO Susan Sygall to take the stage at their recent conference for its inaugural "Ideas Re-Making the World" series. Play the video submission<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=794ffc6ccd&e=37466117e1> that helped cinch this honor.

Champions of UN CRPD to Convene in Korea<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=84d68b1a1e&e=37466117e1>
Ten years after the adoption of a landmark disability treaty and 20 years since her participation in MIUSA's signature women's leadership program, WILD alumna Miyeon Kim will create a space for devising strategies to mobilize women and girls with disabilities in the human rights agenda. Get the scoop.<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=63c8c46239&e=37466117e1> <http://list-manage.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=78275861e4&e=37466117e1>

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It was an ambitious summer, but with your support, we made so much happen! We are grateful for those who contributed to our efforts in so many ways, whether as donors, sponsors, resource people who shared their expertise, host families who opened their homes, and others who supported us to realize big dreams. Ready to keep the momentum going? Donate to MIUSA today<http://list-manage.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d39e81314218b930d5315426a&id=0979dcfe1f&e=37466117e1>.

"I thank MIUSA and the funders of this program for making [people with disabilities] build so much confidence in themselves and for being able to change their worlds." - Ekaete, 2015 MIUSA alumna

“I’d like to thank my host family for giving me a second home in your country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” - Hellen, 2016 MIUSA alumna

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