The Children of Latin American: A Future Without Poverty
On September 24th, The Earth Institute at Columbia University and América Latina en Acción Solidaria (ALAS) present “The Children of Latin America: A Future Without Poverty. World leaders from Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador and Panama join Jeffrey D. Sachs and Shakira to discuss the importance of comprehensive early childhood development in Latin America.
To see the event, all you have to do is register on the ALAS website.
I encourage all of you to take a look at this. And if you are inspired, please make a commitment to ALAS. I am also a member of the ALAS foundation and it is truly an amazing cause. It’s a wonderful feeling when you know you’re doing something that can help future generations.
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The 2008 ALMA Awards will be taped on 17 August 2008 at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, CA. They will air on ABC 12 September 2008.
Shakira will be presented with special honors.
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ALAS is a movement dedicated to the children in Latin America. Founded by Latin America's most influential artists, intellectuals and business leaders, this 
