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Catholic Sisters Champions of Sustainable Development in Africa Catholic Sisters Champions of Sustainable Development in Africa Sarova Panafric Nairobi, Kenya October 16–19, 2016 welcome CONVENING GOALS Dear Friends, • to understand the objectives and On behalf of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the African Sisters Education core ideas anchoring the work of Collaborative, we extend our wholehearted welcome to this historic convening in Nairobi, Kenya. We are honored and excited that you are present with us as the key the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation players in assuring that African nations are in the forefront of achieving sustainable and the Catholic Sisters Strategic development for all citizens by 2030. The title of our convening is: Initiative. • to understand the extent to which CATHOLIC SISTERS we are achieving our objectives Champions of Sustainable Development in Africa in Africa and identify where we might revise our approach to Among us are individuals from 15 countries serving as Church and government achieve even higher degrees of oficials, faith based and community organizations, international, regional and local impact. foundations as well as representatives of the leadership of Congregations of women religious. What makes this event truly historic is that we are here to listen and learn • to appreciate the potential of from each other rather than to hear formal presentations as well as to respond to a Catholic Sisters as full members Call to Action that is inspired in all of us as partners together. of the global partnership for sustainable development as well Our goals are both simple and profound: to appreciate the actual and potential as the obstacles they face in con- impact of Catholic Sisters as members of the global partnership for sustainable necting to the networks of com- development in Africa; to capture, share and institutionalize our individual and munion and expertise required to collective learnings across our organizational objectives in ways that inform new be effective partners. approaches for greater impact; and to build partnerships among us to achieve more together than as independent actors and actresses. • to commit to working together to mitigate these obstacles and The success of our gathering largely depends on our trust and openness to share realize this potential. honestly and transparently both our successes and obstacles. Our priority intention is the advancement of our missions on behalf of those most disadvantaged. No one of us, nor even one sector, can achieve sustainable development for Africa alone. This is an opportunity for us, in the words of Conrad Hilton, to Think Big, Dream Big and Act Big together. Gratefully, Rosemarie Nassif, SSND Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF Director Executive Director Catholic Sisters Strategic Initiative African Sisters Education Collaborative 2 themes schedule networks SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 9:45 am Arrival Day and Reception From Dreams To Reality: “Tomorrow Belongs to the People Who Prepare for It Today” building a community of shared practice among SR. JANE WAKAHIU, LSOSF 6:00 pm Executive Director, African Sisters Education Welcome, Opening Remarks & Cocktails Collaborative (ASEC) African sisters, the Catholic Church, philanthropy, Pool Garden SR. ADELINA MUGUNA, NSA 10:00 am Chairperson, Association of Sisterhood Interactive Session governments, the NGO community and other of Kenya (AOSK) PETER LAUGHARN 10:30 am actors committed to sustainable development President & CEO, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Break Barraza Terrace in Africa MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 10:45 am Building a Global Sisterhood Catholic Sisters and the Sustainable to Advance Human Development Development Goals EDMUND J. CAIN 7:45 am Vice President Grant Programs, Conrad N. Hilton knowledge Breakfast Foundation Flame Tree Restaurant SR. PATRICIA MURRAY, IBVM Executive Secretary, International Union understanding how we might better capture 9:00 am of Superiors General (UISG) Opening Prayers SR. AGATHA OSARENKHOE, EHJ Simba/Duma President, Nigeria Conference of Women Religious and communicate the impact of our work together (NCWR) 9:15 am 12:15 pm Introductions Simba/Duma The Catholic Sisters Strategic Initiative: An Overview BRIE LOSKOTA BRAD MYERS solidarity Executive Director, Center for Religion and Senior Program Oficer, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Civic Culture (CRCC) at the University of Southern California (USC) 1:00 pm articulating a shared vision and commitment SR. AGNES WAMUYU, FES Lunch Secretary General, Association of Sisterhood Pool Garden to advance the United Nation’s sustainable of Kenya (AOSK) 2:00 pm 9:30 am How Are We Doing and What Have We Learned? development agenda “Setting the Table” DONALD E. MILLER SR. ROSEMARIE NASSIF, SSND Leonard K. Firestone Professor of Religion, University of Program Director, Catholic Sisters Initiative, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Southern California (USC) and co-founder of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at USC 2:45 pm Design Challenge: Data Platform for Africa — Interactive Session 2 3 3:30 pm TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 11:15 am 3:30 pm Tea Connecting to the Global Partnership “Think Like a Sister” Tea Barraza Terrace Barraza Terrace for Sustainable Development SR. PRISCA MATENGA, DOR Superior General, Daughters of Redeemer 4:00 pm 4:00 pm Visualizing Impact 7:45 am SR. ELIZABETH NAMPHUNTHA, SVBM What Remains Unsaid? / A Call to Action Breakfast Superior General, Sisters of Blessed Virgin Mary KARA LEMMA Flame Tree Restaurant SR. ROSEMARIE NASSIF, SSND Program Oficer, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation SR. ROBERTA FEH, TSSF Director, Catholic Sisters Initiative, Regional Superior, Tertiary Franciscan Sisters Conrad N. Hilton Foundation JOSH GUENTHER 9:00 am SR. FAUSTINA HASFORD, SIJ Uganda Country Director, Lifenet International Opening Prayers Simba Hall Superior General, Society of Infant Jesus 5:00 pm FR. THOMAS GAUNT, SJ Evaluation Session Executive Director, Center for Applied Research SR. CECILIA NJERI, LSOSF 9:15 am Superior General, Little Sisters of St. Francis in the Apostolate (CARA) 5:15 pm Keynote: The Role of Catholic Sisters in Sustainable JESSICA KRITZ SR. SCHOLASTICA MWEMBEZI, SOLQA Development in Africa Mass Assistant Professor, Georgetown University Superior General, Sisters of Our Lady Queen of Africa Simba/Duma PETER LAUGHARN GEORGE RUCHATHI MWANIKI President & CEO, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation 12:15 am 6:00 pm Director, Resource Mobilization, National Interactive Session Environmental Trust Fund (NETFUND) Reception 9:45 am Pool Garden Philanthropy, Government and Civil Society: 1:00 pm 5:00 pm A Conversation Across Sectors Lunch & Poster Session 7:00 pm Mass Pool Garden & Barraza Terrace Simba/Duma CHRISTINE BODEWES Dinner Africa Regional Director, Porticus Simba/Duma 2:00 pm 7:00 pm DARIUS MOGAKA OGUTU “Think Like a Donor” Dinner Director of Policy Planning and East African Afairs, Pool Garden Ministry of Education, Kenya SR. JOYCE MEYER, PBVM Board Member, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation JACK ONYISI ABEBE PETER LAUGHARN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Director, UN Women Empowerment President & CEO, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation ARIF NEKY 6:45 am Advisor, UN Strategic Partnerships SR. ROSEMARIE NASSIF, SSND Mass Program Director, Catholic Sisters Initiative, Simba/Duma REV. FR. FERDINAND LUGONZO MAKAKA Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Secretary General, Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa SR. MARCIA SICHOL, SHCJ 7:15 am Executive Director, Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters Breakfast for all attendees Flame Tree Restaurant 10:45 am 3:00 pm Break Barraza Terrace Collaborative Exercise: 8:00 am “Think Big, Act Big, Dream Big” Breakfast session for Hilton grantees (invitation-only) Umati Room 4 5 a place to gather TO RECEIVING AREA TO POOL GARDEN RESTAURANT sarova OPEN TERRACE TO RECEIVING AREA CORRIDOR panafric LIFT nairobi LADIES LIFT WASHROOM VOLD JAMBO 2 CONFERENCE ROOM LIFT GUEST WASHROOM MAIN KITCHEN STORE HALL WAY BARAZA CONFERENCE ROOM FAHARI JAMBO 1 CONFERENCE ROOM BOARDROOM SLIDING DOORS HALL WAY TO RECEIVING AREA BARAZA TERRACE GPC CONTROL ROOM Sarova Panafric DUMA Kenyatta Ave. CHUI SIMBA CONFERENCE ROOM Nairobi, Kenya CONFERENCE CONFERENCE ROOM ROOM TEL: +254 20 276 7000 FAX: +254 20 2726356 [email protected] 6 7 sustainable development goals 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 7. Ensure access to afordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies
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