Pan African Women and Girls: Changing Seasons Called Today and the Future

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for the Pan African Women of Faith/ PAWEEN Conference 2024, from October 30th to November 1st, 2024. This year, we are honored to present our inspiring theme:

Dates: October 30th – November 1st, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
Location: Bread for the World
425 3rd St SW #1200
Washington, DC 20024
💻 Virtual Platform: Zoom (Information will be sent once registration is completed)

What to Expect When Attending Our Event

Attending this 3-day event will offer an enriching experience fostering empowerment, learning, and meaningful engagement.

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Inspiring Keynote Speakers and Panels: Hear from thought leaders, activists, and experts in health, technology, and advocacy. Our diverse lineup will provide insights into critical issues affecting Pan-African women and girls, such as holistic health, artificial intelligence, education, and human rights.
2. Interactive Workshops and Discussions: Participate in hands-on workshops and collaborative discussions focusing on real-world solutions. Contribute your ideas and connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to creating change.
3. Networking with Global Leaders: Meet and network with policymakers, advocates, educators, and technologists worldwide. Build relationships that will support your personal and professional growth and contribute to the collective mission of empowering women and girls of African descent.
4. Advocacy and Action: Participate in our Lobby Day, where you will learn how to effectively advocate for legislative changes that impact women’s health, land rights, and food security. You’ll leave with tools and resources to continue advocacy in your own community.
5. Celebrating Achievements: Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Pan-African women and girls through special luncheons, receptions, and awards ceremonies that honor their leadership and resilience.
6. Opportunities for Spiritual Reflection: Each day will begin with prayer and devotion, creating space for spiritual reflection and grounding as we work towards meaningful change.
7. Immersive Cultural Experiences: Enjoy moments of cultural celebration, including music, art, and performances that showcase the rich traditions and vibrant voices of the African diaspora.

By attending, you will be part of a dynamic community working towards a future of equality, opportunity, and justice for women and girls of African descent. We invite you to come with an open heart, ready to learn, connect, and take action!

Day 1: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Theme: Women’s Holistic Health and Human Rights

8:00 – 8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast
📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

8:30 – 9:00 am | Prayer, Devotions, and Welcome

• Welcome: Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith (Bread for the World)
  📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

9:00 – 9:50 am | Panel 1: A Vision of Holistic Women’s Health

• Dr. Pauline Muchina (AdNA)
• Response: Minister Ryan Lindsay Arrendell (Yale Divinity)
  📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

9:50 – 10:05 am | Q&A – Panel 1
📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

10:05 – 10:20 am | Break

10:20 – 11:05 am | Panel 2: Women’s Health Justice & Biblical Narrative

• Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dorothy Bea Akoto
  📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

11:05 – 11:25 am | Latina Sisters Sharing

• Dr. Helosia Cannon (PAW/PAWEEN)
  📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

11:25 – 12:10 pm | Panel 3: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

• Ms. Ann Koi (All African Conference of Churches)
• Ms. Emma Njiru (Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture, Kenya)
  📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

12:10 – 12:30 pm | Q&A – Panel 3

• Moderator: Rev. Dr. Beverly Goines (Georgetown University)
  📍 Location: Marriott Residence around the Corner from Bread & Online

12:30 – 1:30 pm | Lunch & Networking

1:30 – 2:10 pm | Panel 4: Rewriting the Political Narrative on Women’s Leadership

• Speakers: Dr. Emira Woods (Liberia), Dr. Fulata Moyo (Malawi), Ms. Eppie Marecheau (Caribbean)
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

2:20 – 2:40 pm | Q&A – Panel 4

2:40 – 2:50 pm | Advocacy Overview & Agenda

• Mrs. Carmela McKeller-Smith (PAW/PAWEEN)
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

3:20 – 3:50 pm | Where We’ve Been in 2024

• Speakers: Ms. Florence French Fagan, Dr. Christine Sequenzia, Ms. Abiola Afolayan
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

4:10 – 4:15 pm | Closing Prayer
📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

6:00 pm | Dinner & Informal Fellowship (In-person only)
📍 Location: TBD

Day 2: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Theme: Advocacy & Lobby Day – “Thursdays in Black”

8:00 – 8:10 am | Prayer & Devotion
📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

8:10 – 10:00 am | Regional Presentations & Paper Review

• Facilitators: Mrs. Carmela McKeller-Smith, Ms. Abiola Afolayan, Florence Fagan, and others
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

10:00 – 10:15 am | Break

10:15 – 11:00 am | Panel: Nourish Our Future

• Domestic and International Focus
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Advocacy Training for Capitol Hill Visits
📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

1:00 – 4:00 pm | In-Person Advocacy on Capitol Hill
📍 Location: Capitol Hill

6:00 – 8:30 pm | Celebration Dinner (In-person only)
📍 Location: TBD

Day 3: Friday, November 1, 2024

Theme: The Digital Divide, Artificial Intelligence, and Theological Education

8:00 – 8:10 am | Prayer & Devotion
📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

8:10 – 9:10 am |Book Club Launch: Postcolonial Imbusa

• Speaker: Dr. Mutale Mulenga Kaunda
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

9:10 – 9:25 am | | Q&A – Book Presentation

9:25 – 9:35 am | Break

9:35 – 10:30 am |Panel 1: The Digital Divide & AI

• Speaker: Dr. Naomi Jordan-Cook (Virtual Global Consultant Group)
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

10:30 – 10:45 am | Q&A – Panel 1

10:45 – 11:15 am | Value of Theological Education

• Speaker: Rev. Dr. Beverly Goines (Georgetown University)
  📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

11:20 – 12:00 pm | PAW/PAWEEN Video & Closing Worship
📍 Location: Bread for the World & Online

Hotel Accommodations

📍 Residence Inn Washington, DC National Mall
333 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024

• Rates:
  • Studio Suites: $239/night
  • One-Bedroom Suites: $269/night
• Includes: Hot breakfast buffet
• Parking: $53.10/night

Email awalker-smith@bread.org by October 25, 2024
Residence Inn Washington, DC National Mall
333 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024 (Next to Bread for the World)