Birmingham Sister Cities (BSC) is a non-profit dedicated to creating global relationships & opportunities based on cultural, educational, information and trade exchanges.
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Birmingham Sister Cities is a non-profit citizen group dedicated to the cultivation of global cooperation, cultural understanding, and economic development
Mission: TO PROMOTE PEACE THROUGH MUTUAL RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING, AND COOPERATION — ONE INDIVIDUAL, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME.
Operating as usual
Mayor Randall Woodfin hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia
Birmingham Sister Cities is praying for a speedy recovery.
https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/01/randall-woodfin-hospitalized-with-covid-19-pneumonia.html
Through social media, the city said he Birmingham's mayor receiving good care and resting comfortably in the hospital, five days after announcing he tested positive for COVID-19.
Corlette Stewart Burns Executive Director Birmingham Sister Cities A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As the year comes to an end, give yourself permission to celebrate. You’ve shown incredible res
Agriculture Ministry hands over water harvesting systems to farming groups http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20201218/agriculture-ministry-hands-over-water-harvesting-systems-farming-groups
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, on Wednesday handed over conditional ownership for water harvesting infrastructure to 12 water user (farming) groups in seven parishes across the island. These include reservoirs, catchment and...
Ukraine to restore agriculture ministry in early 2021, says PM | Successful Farming https://www.agriculture.com/markets/newswire/ukraine-to-restore-agriculture-ministry-in-early-2021-says-pm
KYIV, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine, a leading producer and exporter of agricultural goods, will re-establish its agriculture ministry as a standalone entity, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Wednesday.The country's agriculture ministry was combined with the economy ministry in 2019, drawing widesp...
China’s Chang’e-5 Lunar Capsule Returns To Earth Carrying Moon Rocks : NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/12/18/947871258/china-promises-to-share-findings-from-its-returned-lunar-probe
The successful completion of the Chang'e-5 mission makes China only the third country to have returned soil and rock samples from the surface of the moon.
Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” Starring Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis : NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/12/18/947548645/reclaiming-black-culture-in-ma-raineys-black-bottom
George C. Wolfe's adaptation of the classic August Wilson play features electrifying performances by Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman.
This Austinite Is Still Planting Flags In His Yard For Every Texan Who’s Died From COVID-19 | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2020-12-15/this-austinite-is-still-planting-flags-in-his-yard-for-every-texan-whos-died-from-covid-19
Shane Reilly started planting the flags in May. Now, more than 20,000 cover his yard, a striking visual representation of the lives lost to the coronavirus.
Prominent Ukrainian politician dies from COVID-19 complications | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/ukraine-politician-kernes/prominent-ukrainian-politician-dies-from-covid-19-complications-idUSL1N2IX14W
One of Ukraine's best known veteran politicians, Gennady Kernes, died in Germany in the early hours of Thursday from complications caused by the coronavirus, local authorities and members of his family said.
How To Have A Safer, Happy Holiday: 9 Lower-Risk Ways To Find Joy : Shots - Health News : NPR https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/12/17/946700176/tis-the-season-to-celebrate-heres-how-to-do-it-safely
Many favorite holiday traditions could be treacherous this year because of the coronavirus. Here's how experts view the risks — and some creative, safer alternatives to keep up a festive mood.
‘Losing A Generation’: Fall College Enrollment Plummets For First-Year Students
Fall Data Show Fewer Students Going To College Amid Coronavirus : NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/12/17/925831720/losing-a-generation-fall-college-enrollment-plummets-for-first-year-students?origin=NOTIFY
Researchers say the pandemic is largely to blame for this year's drastic enrollment declines, but college-going has also been on a decade-long downward trend.
On Thursday, Dec. 17th at 6:30 PM CST Congresswoman Sewell will be hosting a "Congress in your Community" Telephone Town Hall.
She will be joined by experts from federal, state, and local entities to discuss COVID-19, unemployment claims, small business resources, FEMA resources available to Alabamians impacted by Hurricane Zeta, and much more! She will also answer questions directly from residents living in the 7th District.
RSVP AT
https://tthm.wufoo.com/forms/rep-terri-sewell-telephone-townhall-sign-up/
or visit bit.ly/RepSewellTeleTownHall to receive a call!
Mrs. Prater, thank you for your outstanding commitment to our children. Birmingham Sister Cities hopes the donation of PPEs and other necessities will keep you, the teachers, and children safe. (District 6) Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman
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Chang’e 5 makes 1st moon-Earth transfer injection maneuver to return home https://enapp.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202012/12/AP5fd44003a310b0a661bf766f.html
Covid-19 vaccine: First person receives Pfizer jab in UK https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55227325
Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, becomes the first person in the world to get the jab as part of a mass vaccination programme, calling it the "best early birthday present".
First vaccines to arrive in Israel on Thursday - Inside Israel - Israel National News https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/292687
United Cargo will fly from Chicago about 100,000 packages on converted planes to carry vaccines in required cold.
Japan’s health care system struggles to keep up with third-wave coronavirus case load | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/07/national/health-care-systems-third-wave-coronavirus/
Open hospital beds are becoming harder to find as medical institutions face a shortage of nurses.
Independent book shop owners list their favorite books with Alabama ties https://www.al.com/life/2020/12/alabama-independent-book-shop-owners-list-their-favorite-books-with-alabama-ties.html
Ukraine reports outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu – OIE | 1330 & 101.5 WHBL https://whbl.com/2020/12/07/ukraine-reports-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-bird-flu-oie/
PARIS (Reuters) - Ukraine has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu among backyard birds in the southern part of the country, the World O...
Japan to give more financial aid to hospitals fighting pandemic | The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/04/national/hospital-aid-pandemic/
Thompson High School football fans thrilled over big 7-A state championship win | WBMA https://abc3340.com/sports/high-school/thompson-high-school-football-fans-thrilled-over-big-7-a-state-championship-win
Thompson High School Warriors turned the 7-A championship game around beating Auburn High School 29 to 28. Jayden Davis, a freshman who was moved up to play on the varsity team said the feeling was unreal. “When I finally got in the game on kick off, I was running down and I told one of my bud...
Huntsville hosting ‘world class’ U.S. Paralympics cycling event https://www.al.com/news/2020/12/huntsville-hosting-world-class-us-paralympics-cycling-event-as-prelude-to-2021-games.html
In response to plummeting temperatures on Monday, Nov. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 1, the City of Birmingham opened a warming station at Boutwell Auditorium. To prevent COVID-19 from spreading, everyone who enter the Boutwell Auditorium was required to wear a mask. Birmingham Sister Cities donated 2,000 masks to initiatives that will ensure our homeless population remains safe during the pandemic. Additionally, Birmingham Sister Cities collected and donated blankets.
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Tis the season!
We won’t lie – 2020 has been rough on all of us. The pandemic has forced us to push pause on building “in person” connections (the true spirit of Birmingham Sister Cities), yet we have found new ways to connect virtually with communities and friends all around the globe.
December 1st is Giving Tuesday, and we humbly ask for your support to keep funding the critical work we do. Your contribution will help us to enter 2021 with the ability to expand our programming and member services.
Join us by making a donation today.
https://birminghamsistercities.org/donate
Birmingham Sister Cities is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
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Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform global communities. Help ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all in Ghana. Donations will support the building of a new library and community center.
Join us by making a donation today.
https://birminghamsistercities.org/donate
Birmingham Sister Cities is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
#BirminghamSisterCities
#GivingTuesday
#Education
Amazon Adding Two Delivery Stations in Birmingham, Creating 80 Jobs | The Birmingham Times https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2020/11/amazon-adding-two-delivery-stations-in-birmingham-creating-80-jobs/
Quality education for all is the key to prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society. That is why our 2020 Giving Tuesday initiative is building a library that will also serve as a technology and community center in Ghana.
Together, we can ensure inclusive and equitable quality education.
Join us by making a donation today.
https://birminghamsistercities.org/donate
Birmingham Sister Cities is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization.
#BirminghamSisterCities
#GivingTuesday
#Education
American football: Sarah Fuller makes history as first woman in a Power 5 game https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55115661
Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller becomes the first woman to play in an elite Power 5 match.
Dozens of farm workers killed in ‘insane’ Nigeria attack https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55120638
Nigeria's leader condemns the "slaughter" of more than 43 labourers in the north-eastern Borno state.
Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos.com CEO, dead after house fire https://www.al.com/news/2020/11/tony-hsieh-retired-zapposcom-ceo-dead-after-house-fire.html
Birmingham to open temporary warming station https://www.al.com/news/2020/11/birmingham-to-open-temporary-warming-station-as-cold-weather-expected.html
Domestic Abuse Cases Grow During Pandemic, Local Officials Explain Why | The Birmingham Times https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2020/11/domestic-abuse-cases-grow-during-pandemic-local-officials-explain-why/
Hospitalized for Months: One Man’s Fight Against COVID-19 - BirminghamWatch https://birminghamwatch.org/hospitalized-for-months-one-mans-fight-against-covid-19/
Since March, more than 22,000 Alabamians have been hospitalized with COVID-19, some requiring months of inpatient care. Victor Perea, 38, has been fighting the virus for almost three months at UAB Hospital. His wife, Magaly Cordova, said the diagnosis came as a shock. Before this illness, she sai
Leadership Changes at IATA - BusinessGhana https://businessghana.com/site/news/Business/227660/Leadership-Changes-at-IATA
Birmingham Council Balks at Mayor’s Plan to Bring Back Some Workers, Wants More Information - BirminghamWatch https://birminghamwatch.org/birmingham-council-balks-at-mayors-plan-to-bring-back-some-workers-wants-more-information/
The Birmingham City Council is mulling a proposal from Mayor Randall Woodfin to bring back up to 132 furloughed city employees by taking $7 million from the city’s reserve fund. The proposal also would reinstate two paid holidays and reverse some salary reductions to appointed staff, both of whi
Ukraine’s new privatization faces array of old obstacles - Atlantic Council https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/ukraines-new-privatization-faces-array-of-old-obstacles/
Ukraine's State Property Fund has revamped the country's privatization process and hopes to sell off hundreds of state-owned enterprises but faces opposition from those benefiting from corruption.
Birmingham's Sister Cities and Signing Dates and Approximate Populations: - Hitachi, Japan (4/23/82) - Population: 185,054 - Székesfehérvár, Hungary (7/15/94) - Population: 100,570 - Anshan, China (11/5/96) - Population: 2.17 million - Chaoyang, China - Friendship (8/5/98) - Population: 3.045 million - Krasnodon, Ukraine - Friendship (4/8/99) - Population: 44,283 - Vinnytsia, Ukraine (4/23/03) - Population: 369,860 - Guediawaye, Senegal (2/8/05) - Population: 329,659 - Plzeň, Czech Republic (5/6/05) - Population: 169,033 - Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel (11/9/05) - Population: 45,487 - Karak, Jordan (11/9/05) - Population: 68,800 - Winneba, Ghana (2/2/09) - Population: 55,331 - Apaaso, Ghana (9/29/17) - Population: - Liverpool, United Kingdom (10/21/15) - Population: 484,578 - Kingston, Jamaica (2/15/17) - Population: 937,700 - Maebashi, Japan (7/3/2017) - Population: 336,154
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Check out this highlight video from a medical conference that recently took place in our Ukrainian Sister City, Vinnytsia. BSC's Ukraine Committee coordinated with Vinnytsia's Mayor’s Office, the Ukrainian Embassy in the U.S., Pirogov Medical School in Vinnytsia, and Ukraine Medical Outreach's leadership to facilitate the conference. Just another example of the importance of people to people ties when organizing international events, vetting organizations, and ensuring positive outcomes.
How cool is this?! On Friday, BSC board member Stephanie Hunter sang the National Anthem for a Naturalization Ceremony. Stephanie is a native of Jamaica and US Citizen working as a lawyer helping families.
Birmingham Sister Cities Commission now has a promo and informational video playing at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport! This video will help us reach an international and travel focused audience which will catalyze the construction our global network while creating opportunity and economic development, in Birmingham. Check us out next time you are in the Terminal!
Birmingham Sister Cities is a non-profit citizen group dedicated to the cultivation of global cooperation, cultural understanding, and economic development.
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