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TAF meets with Councilman Jack Evans, Ward 2

    The Americas Foundation is meeting with Washington, DC Ward 2 Councilman Jack Evans, on October 26, 1999. The purpose of the meeting is to explore critical needs and challenges facing Hispanics in his Ward, and to recommend to him to start taken leadership within the Hispanic community in Ward 2. That is only fair and just. To take action in partnership with Hispanic NGO organizations located in Ward 2, as The Americas Foundation is, and one that understand the needs, idiosyncrasies, sensitivities and realities of the Hispanic residents. TAF is requesting Councilman Evans to specifically and expeditiously support, funding or helping to identify and secure the needed funds to implement the suggestions offered by the Foundation.

Some issues TAF will explore with and recommend to Ward 2 Councilman Evans:

    Kennedy Megacenter and Hispanics. Job Training Center at Megacenter by TAF
    TAF Training Center: ACOLTWORK, English Language Proficiency, “Mainstream America”, Diversity, Business Incubator/ International Trade, import/export, Leadership Development, Youth Sports and other, Interns and Volunteers             
    Promoting Washington, DC through Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal
    Promote International Trade, Tourism, Investment, Financing within Latin America, Caribbean, Spain, Portugal
    Convention Center Allow our Assistance to Promote new Center in region
    Washington, DC Sister Cities Comprehensive Program in the region
    High-Technology development and promotion in the region
   La Casa de las Americas in Washington building project; ideal location is Ward 2
    DC Government / US Congress and Business Mission Trips to Latin America, Spain, Portugal.TAF the Missions organizer. Available 5 spots for Ward 2 Businesses with global vision
    Leaving for Brazil November 18 on TAF's on-going promotion program. Was in Chile last August.
    Promote and facilitate Hispanic business development in Ward 2
    Assist and support Hispanic Businesses already operating in Ward 2
    “Hemispheric Forum” TV program. Invite him for an interview November 6
    Relationships with Ambassadors, Commercial Attaches, US Congressmen and Senators, Country Presidents and others
    Theater, Film, Food Court and Youth Training Center in Ward 2
    Endowment Victor Pinzon established at the Smithsonian Institution; Cultural potential
    Internships, Work Studies and other programs with two Ward 2 Universities: GWU and Georgetown

    Request Councilman Evans to assist TAF to identify and establish strategic partnerships with major Ward 2 companies and entities to help TAF implement its programs, projects and events
   

TAF meets with IDB Official on DC's Programs support

    The Americas Foundation is meeting with Ms. Marta Esterellas, Inter American Development Bank, IDB,  on October 26, 1999. Ms. Esterellas is the IDB's official directing the funding and other assistance that IDB gives to Hispanic NGOs providing services to the Hispanic community in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area. The purpose of the meeting is to explore critical needs and challenges facing Hispanics in the area. TAF will explore similar issues and offer similar recommendations to the IDB's representative, in its corporate social responsibility to the Hispanic community and to Latin America and Caribbean, as noted above in the meeting with Councilman Evans. This is part of the effort that TAF has been trying to engage IDB since its inception in 1991. TAF hopes that this time IDB will open the door to cooperate with TAF in the implementation of its projects, programs and events.