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FNTG Funder Call Series on the US Social Forum
Posted on 02/19/2010
Funders Network on Trade and Globalization (FNTG) is hosting a funder call series on the US social forum process.
These monthly learning calls, organized by FNTG in collaboration with members of the USSF national Planning Committee, will be held at 3pm Eastern between now and June. The intent is to explore the goals and potential of the US Social Forum, encourage support for the forum process, and begin preparing for a strong funder presence in Detroit on June 21.
Upcoming specific issues and presenters:
February 23, 2010
Why a social forum, why now, why Detroit?
This call will discuss the political context, role and limitations of the USSF, provide information on who is involved, how it is coming together and what are its goals and expectations. We will also discuss what the forum will look like locally and how various communities are engaging in the process, what will be left behind, and specific ways funders can support local needs and projects, and participate in work brigades at the Forum itself.
Mark Randazzo, FNTG(facilitator); Danielle Mahonnes, NPC member (CTWO); Diana Seales Copeland, NPC member (EMEAC); Oya Amakisi, NPC member (Detroit Women of Color International Film Festival).
March 23, 2010
How the forum is organized, who is involved and how they are engaging in the process?
The call will analyze who is involved in organizing this effort, the intentionality behind outreach efforts, which key groups and coalitions are "in motion" and participating, and what the various spaces and activities of the forum will look like in Detroit. It will also discuss the many creative ways of bringing people to Detroit, including in caravans, through cross-county marches and by bike.
Sarah Christiansen, Solidago Foundation (facilitator); Tammy Bang Luu, NPC member (Labor/Community Strategy Center); B Loewe and Cindy Akudo, USSF Field organizers.
To register and receive call numbers to join our discussions please contact Melissa@fntg.org