Global Issues and Perspectives Fall 2009

Global Washington: Partnerships and Collaborations Around the World
November 2009
Bookda Gheisar, executive director of Global Washington, spoke about how nonprofit organizations, for-profits, foundations and academic institutions partner to engage in improving economic, social and environmental conditions of some of the world's poorest people. www.globalwa.org

How Much Is Enough? Your Money or Your Life?
October 2009
Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or Your Life, discussed a transformational perspective to traditional money issues, such as investing, financial security and retirement. Responsible global citizenship requires an economy that works better for everyone. She talked about the emerging shape of the new economy, and how to prosper in it. www.yourmoneyoryourlife.info