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📍 NEW LOCATION: This month’s GlobalPDX Development Drinks is going to be hosted at Portland State University with snacks and beverages provided by the Politics & Global Affairs Department.

Join us on Thursday, April 9th from 5:00 - 7:00pm

“What’s an International Career and How Do I Get One?”
A panel discussion with GlobalPDX Members and PSU Politics & Global Affairs Department:
- Nidal Betare, PSU, Middle East, International Development professional
- Doug Smith, International trade consultant
- Chase Petrie, & GlobalPDX Board Member
- Sheila Walters Matsuda, JET, & GlobalPDX Board Member
- Blake Peters,

PSU Campus Location: Toulan Library (7th Floor) in the Urban Center Building (URBN) 506 SW Mill St. Portland OR, 97201

GlobalPDX Development Drinks is back on March 12th! Join fellow changemakers for an evening of networking and inspiration, featuring a conversation on global development fundraising with Shelly Helgeson and Michelle Kostouser — two seasoned pros who’ve stewarded millions for social change.

There’s a lot happening right now, and that’s exactly why next week’s Development Drinks will be an open discussion. No set topic - we’re creating a creating a space you come connect and share what’s top of mind. Join us and be part of the dialogue!

Apologies for the late notice, there will be no Development Drinks tonight. We’ll resume our regular programming next month.

Join us on December 11th at with Portland’s own Paul Reid () at the upcoming GlobalPDX Development Drinks.

Paul will share his firsthand experience aboard the Global Samud Flotilla, a 50-vessel aid mission to Gaza that was intercepted by Israeli forces. Reid, who began the voyage across the Mediterranean in late August, was detained along with several hundred others before returning safely to Oregon. He was part of a diverse international delegation that included Greta Thunberg, Mandla Mandela, former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, and several European lawmakers.

Join us TODAY at the , where we’ll be discussing the World Happiness Report, country rankings, and the factors that may affect the difference in average life evaluations across nations.

Join the GlobalPDX Community next week for special Development Drinks. Hosted at , we’ll network for the first 30 minutes then jump into presentations from Portland-Lviv Friendship City Association and Dawn Inc.

This Thursday! Join us for our monthly Development Drinks at where we will be discussing the risks and repercussions of de-globalizing the American education system with GlobalPDX board member Allen Thayer.

Please join us in welcoming Michael Brown, Sylecia Johnston, and Allen Thayer to the GlobalPDX board! 🙌 We're thrilled to have them on board, bringing their unique skills and expertise to our team. 👏

🚰 How far would you go for clean water?
GlobalPDX is excited to support and for
their event during ! They’re hosting a special screening of Force of Water
followed by a dynamic panel discussion focused on women’s leadership in climate.
With international aid shrinking, communities on the front lines of climate change are taking
matters into their own hands. Force of Water follows two communities—one in Ecuador and one in Uganda—as they mobilize to build their own piped water systems. Their journey is a
testament to resilience and grassroots leadership in the fight for water access.
📅 Wednesday, July 23rd
🕠 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Film rolls at 6:00 PM
📍 McMenamins Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St, Portland)
️ 🍕 Pizza & refreshments available at the bar
This is more than a film—it’s a call to action. Let’s come together to support women-led,
community-based solutions to the global water crisis.

Last week we gathered at for a Resiliency Workshop. It was a space for folks to ask questions, share tips and tricks, and find new meaning during these uncertain times. Thank you to all that contributed to the discussion, hop into our LinkedIn group to continue the conversation there!