Women of Okinawa Power Alliance Network (WOPAN) Program and Events

The objective of this grant or cooperative agreement is threefold: to advertise the program across a broad spectrum of audiences to increase participation in WOPAN; bring all women - from experts to novices - together into one framework to exchange ideas and learn best practices on women’s empowerment; and to encourage members to continue to invest in this network for the future. Successful programs will include: the coordination and advertisement (to include flyer production) of three thematic events (example themes: Science, Public Service, and one TBD theme) and two workshops (topics TBD). Grantees are expected to coordinate all logistical aspects of the events, from securing the conference room space and interpreters and inviting media coverage, to set up and clean up before and after each event, to obtaining refreshments, and managing RSVPs. Grantees are also expected to leverage their own networks to advertise the events and attract more participants to WOPAN. Grantees should also manage the email list of network members to send out WOPAN related information in between events. Grantees should get approval from Consulate staff on program dates, panelists and workshop leaders, and ideas for workshop topics and event themes. [Note: each panel should have at least one English speaking international panelist.] Consulate representatives will continue to support the events through on-site oversight and day-of host duties. Grantee should secure alternate emcees for events whe...
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