Melinda Gates | Be a Seed for Change

The list of can’t-miss speakers at the 2011 CARE Conference & International Women’s Day Celebration keeps growing and growing! Have you registered yet?

In addition to keynote speakers Melinda Gates and Mrs. Laura W. Bush, we’ve just learned that USAID Administrator Raj Shah and Ambassador Melanne Verveer will be joining the lineup. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of our country’s most critical thinkers!

This will be an action-packed conference for advocates to learn about a range of CARE’s work and issues, including panels on social entrepreneurship, aid effectiveness and gender norms. You’ll also have the chance to hear from CARE’s overseas staff from nearly 40 countries who will be participating in the conference and share their unique in-country perspective.

March 8: Join CARE in celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day

March 9: Hear from keynote speakers Melinda Gates and Mrs. Laura W. Bush, as well as esteemed panelists from around the world

March 10: Engage your members of Congress and take an active role in influencing U.S. policy to improve the lives of millions of marginalized women and girls

If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to sign up today at http://www.careconference.org.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH

President and CEO, CARE

I would like to extend a personal invitation for you to join me at the 2011 CARE National Conference & International Women’s Day Celebration on March 8-10 in Washington, D.C.

We’re thrilled to announce that Mrs. Laura W. Bush, former first lady of the United States, and Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will deliver keynote addresses at this year’s conference. It would mean so much if you could join us to hear these engaging leaders talk about issues that affect poverty.

During the conference, we’ll celebrate the achievements women have made during the past century; learn more about issues affecting poor women and girls today; and meet with members of Congress to advocate for policies that benefit the world’s poorest people.

Learn more about this year’s exciting program, and register for only $125. Early registration ends January 31, so please sign up today.*

Thank you for partnering with CARE to help empower women and girls in the fight against global poverty.

I hope to see you in Washington,