Panel Discussion: The Affected Somali Region in Ethiopia (Boston, Wellesley College)

Panel Discussion: The Affected Somali Region in Ethiopia (Boston, Wellesley College)

Sep 16, 2011

    Two upcoming events: One will be Sunday September 18th, 2011 4pm at the Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC) and the other will be at Wellesley College (MA) at 7pm-9pm. The Sunday event all speakers will speak in SOMALI language, while the Monday event will be all ENGLISH language. Look at Posters/Flyers below for more...

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