6 days until Safe in Our World

Have you ever promised yourself that you will be more active? try new things? meet new people? Here's your chance to make good on that promise.

Join us for the "Safe in Our World" Summit!

Tues. August 14, 2008

Long Island University

Downtown Brooklyn Campus
Kumble Theater
12:00 – 5:00

Long Island University Kumble Theater is located at 1 University Plaza in Downtown Brooklyn. If traveling by subway, take the 2, 3, 4 or 5 train to Nevins Street or the B, M, Q, or R train to DeKalb Avenue. Walk north along Flatbush Avenue to main gate, proceed to LIU plaza, and enter the gate. The Kumble Theater will be on your left.

The schedule for the day includes video, dance, interactive workshops and a forum with community leaders. This is a free event. Lunch will be served! Contact Liz at liz.girlsincnyc@gmail.com or 212-531-7620 if you plan on attending

Workshop Topics:

"Safety 101" presented by Dwa Fanm

"Take Charge" presented by Girl Scouts

"Get Up, Stand Up: Teasing & Bullying" by Girls Inc.

"You are Phenomenal" presented by Hip Hop 4 Life.

"Violence Prevention & Self Defense" by C.A. E

"Sister in Strength Strikes Back: Our Struggle with Street Harassment" by GGE

"EC & You" by North Shore/LIJ School Based Health Center

"Safer Sex 101" presented by Red Hook Initiative

"Date Safe" presented by Day One

This event is made possible by donations from:
Independence Community Foundation
Long Island University
Luna Bars
Brooklyn Industries