GlobalPDX Development Drinks – Special Film Event

As part of PSU’s Research Week we’re showcasing three short-format films by GlobalPDX’s own Katie Conlon on May 9th from 5 to 6:30!

Join us from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for the film showcase and an accompanying Q&A. Then join us afterwards at Pizza Schmizza for drinks and a slice with the GlobalPDX community.

1. Film: “Take it Easy, Easy Does It”
TIEEDI is an ecological forest training center and farm that teaches the art of working with Mother Nature. TIEEDI focuses on permaculture, zero waste, experiential environment education, regenerative tourism, natural farming, decentralized waste management solutions, and sustainable land and building design consultation.
Themes: Sustainable culture; permaculture; social justice; ecopreneurship; rural livelihoods; community empowerment; environmental education; youth engagement; materials recovery; traditional handcraft

2. Film: “Coffee, Culture, & Circularity”
How multiple sustainable businesses were born out of the desire to find new uses for waste products.
Themes: Circular economies; sustainable livelihoods; sustainability; economic empowerment

3. Film: “Everest, Carry-Me-Back!”
Sagarmatha Next strives to promote sustainable tourism in the Khumbu region of Nepal through their waste education center, waste-to-art, waste management solutions, and community waste engagement. Blue Waste to Value is a social enterprise that aims to create value-from-waste, and engages multiple stakeholders (hotels, households, businesses, social enterprise) on creating a system of waste recovery pathways in Kathmandu. Moware Design stands for Mountain Waste Repurpose, and is the design house that creates aesthetically designed products from the mountain waste streams, such as turning used wine bottles into beautiful tableware products and non-recyclable HDPE plastic bottle caps into mani stones (Tibetan prayer stones) and Everest region replica souvenirs.
Themes: Conservation; environmental education; waste art; community engagement; ecotourism; recycling; mountaineering; materials recovery; cultural sustainability

Development Drinks, a recurring event hosted by GlobalPDX. This monthly gathering provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in global affairs and international development to come together. It’s a chance to connect with local professionals and gain insights into the impactful work happening in Oregon to create a better world. These informal social meetups have been a cornerstone of GlobalPDX’s community-driven approach for several years.

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GlobalPDX members can also take advantage of an exclusive benefit – bring your guests for free! If your organization is a GlobalPDX member and you’d like to showcase your work at a future Development Drinks event, contact us at [email protected] for details on the next available opportunity.

Not a GlobalPDX member yet? Consider becoming one to enjoy automatic access to a full year of Development Drinks, among many other valuable member benefits. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

Location:

• 5:00 – 6:30 Portland State University (1600 SW 4th Ave Room 316, Portland, OR 97201)
• 6:30 – 7:30 Pizza Schmizza (415 SW Montgomery St, Portland, OR 97201)