Combating Issues & Strengthening Bottom Up Strategies

Opening ceremony of the “Eight Decades of Women at YDS” celebration, Oct. 11, 2010.

David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, speaking at the “Mobilizing Faith, Fighting Poverty” event co-sponsored by Yale Divinity School and International Relief and Development at the National Press Club on March 9, 2011.

Melinda St. Louis, deputy director of the Jubilee USA Network, speaking at the “Mobilizing Faith, Fighting Poverty” event co-sponsored by Yale Divinity School and International Relief and Development at the National Press Club on March 9, 2011.

Concluding panelist remarks at the “Mobilizing Faith, Fighting Poverty” event co-sponsored by Yale Divinity School and International Relief and Development at the National Press Club on March 9, 2011.

Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the U.S. Department of State, talks about how Muslims, across various cultures, feel a sense of pride in their religion.

Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the U.S. Department of State, discusses Muslim women and their interest in their communities and the environment.

Farah Pandith, discusses the balance between putting forth a Western perspective to issues and creating a potential backlash where certain Muslims groups do not want to engage.

Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the U.S. Department of State, discusses her role and how she does not deal with communities and reconciliation.

Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the U.S. Department of State, highlights that although she takes an interest in addressing key issues, her main focus is on those under the age of 30.

Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the U.S. Department of State, discusses Muslim women reinterpreting the Koran and any subsequent changes this may have for the Middle East.