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Board News February 2023

A look back at recent events...

The Globys Awards is the leading distinguished occasion where outstanding individual accomplishments with international implication are recognized and celebrated in six categories.

Our honorees, sponsors, and attendees helped make the 2022 event a huge success! In GPA's ongoing support of Ukraine and the promotion of World Heritage, the success of the Globys Awards raised $ for the World Heritage City of Lviv.

Check out the highlight video below to learn more.

Stay up to date with what's next...

Mark your calendar for March 17th for the
Sustainable Development Goal Campaign Exhibit
at the Philadelphia International Airport!

To celebrate the strides the Global Philadelphia Association has made promoting Sustainable Development in our World Heritage City, the Philadelphia International Airport has put out an exposition showcasing the

various SDG films, murals, local nonprofits, generous sponsors, and community involvement that have been the foundation of this ambitious and worthwhile project.

The UN's SDGs are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

Additional upcoming SDG events:

SDG #3 : Good Health and Well-Being - April 13th

SDG #17: Partnerships for the Goals - May 19th

2023 International Day of Monuments & Sites on April 18th!

Quickly approaching its 41-year anniversary, the International Day of Monuments and Sites will be celebrated all over the world as a way to honor heritage, diversity, community, and the environment.

2023 Theme: HERITAGE CHANGES
Learn more.

Upcoming board meetings...

Global Philadelphia Association will be hosting its next board meeting on March 15th from 12 - 1:30 pm. All board members are expected to attend.

Look out for an informational email from Board Chair Rob McNeill with all the materials coming soon!

Recent news to check out...

The U.S. has submitted a multi-country nomination to the World Heritage List.

The Nomination includes Historic Moravian Church Settlements in Bethlehem, Herrnhut, Germany, and Gracehill, Northern Ireland/United Kingdom. It is proposed to have them join Christiansfeld, Denmark, designated a World Heritage Site in 2015, to be a single Moravian Church Settlement Site that represents the world-wide Moravian Church Settlements. This is the first multi-national nomination for the United States.

Read the full article here.
Learn more about Central Moravian Church.

How YOU can help...

World Heritage site or city visits - Let us know of your travel plans and or desire to highlight a favorite WH site!

Check out this recent EIJP article about Board Member Harold Yaffe's trip to Taos Pueblo!

Only TWO more SDGs need support - Think of an organization! As a nonprofit, you can be the beneficiary of the $3k grant and help the Philadelphia community thrive! Learn more here.

Share your organizations story or work - Work with GPA to promote what your organization is up to. Ready to show off your network? Highlight a local leader's achievements by requesting a Global Conversations piece. Send your events to GPA for greater exposure. Tell us how you've been working to improve our global city of Philadelphia. Get involved with GPA!

Stay in the loop with GPA...

GPA'S UPCOMING NEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE:

Global Philadelphia is nearing its launch date of a brand new website. Building upon our work around...

World Heritage
Sustainable Development
Young Professional Networking (Layla El Tannir as GPA's board lead!)
Member partnerships and promotion
Education

...this website will be a portal for Philadelphians to connect with the world in a variety of dynamic and exciting ways. Stay tuned for more information!

Please contact Sylta Cubranich (GPA Office Manager) with any questions or concerns.