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Liberian President to be Honored for Transformational Work
Opportunity International Honors President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in New York, Sept. 24
WHO
Chris Crane, President & CEO, Opportunity International
Susy Cheston, Sr. VP of Policy and founder of Women’s Opportunity Network
Ruth-Anne Renaud, VP, Women’s Philanthropy, Opportunity International
Susan Gillette, Board of Directors & member of Women’s Opportunity Network (former president of DDB Needham-Chicago)
WHAT The President of Liberia will receive the International Women’s Leadership Award from the Women’s Opportunity Network of Opportunity International for her efforts to stamp out poverty and corruption in Liberia. (Awards ceremony and reception)
WHEN Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE Le Parker Meridien Hotel
118 West 57th Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue)
New York, NY
WHY For years, President Sirleaf fought for freedom, justice and equality - even spending time in jail and in exile. She has led a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in the private and public domain in Liberia and internationally. Now, as president of Liberia, she is entrusted with the most challenging task any Liberian president has ever faced – rebuilding a post-conflict nation. Her outstanding leadership has revived national hope and restored Liberia’s international reputation and credibility.
Just as President Sirleaf has fostered transformation in Liberia, Opportunity International, one of the world’s largest microfinance organizations, brings transformation to the poor by providing essential microfinance programs and services. Through business training, health education and leadership development, poor business women receive the support they need to experience economic growth, as well as social and spiritual transformation. By investing in the needs of women – who contribute enormously to the well-being of families and communities – the Women’s Opportunity Network is integral to Opportunity International’
The Honorary Host Committee includes: Carly Fiorina, former chairman and CEO, Hewlett-Packard;
CONTACT
Kristian Buchanan, 646.424.9750, kbuchanan@noelle-
Renée E. Warren, 646.344.2630, rew@noelle-elaine.com
Heidi Pearson-Carson, (312) 217-3313, hcarson@noelle-
