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"BEYOND TRANSLATION"
A Forum with Hispanic Community Leaders

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC proactively seeks opportunities to effectively engage the Hispanic community to become environmental stewards. Beyond Translation is one such opportunity. A step towards improving the quality and availability of environmental and public health information in a manner that is relevant to the Hispanic community.

EPA-RTP will host the first of many Beyond Translation forums on October 1^rst, 2008. The agenda outlines the topics that will be discussed. To attend this forum please complete the registration form and submit to Maria Pimentel (pimentel.maria@epa.gov) via email or at the address listed below.

When:          October 1^st, 2008
                     9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where:         EPA-RTP Campus
                     109 T.W. Alexander Drive
                     Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27111
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Who should participate?

Community leaders, representatives of non-profit organizations, state and local government, small businesses, academia, health care providers, and many others.

What is Beyond Translation?

EPA is committed to developing strong and dynamic partnerships with the nation's Hispanic community. Engaging this fast-growing community is essential to the Agency's efforts to encourage all Americans to be better environmental stewards.

As part of the Agency's commitment to fostering regional collaborations with the Hispanic community, EPA is hosting a Hispanic Stakeholders Forum that will include:

Workshops on environmental health, environmental education and economic opportunities
Information booths
Networking opportunities

The forum will achieve the multiple goals outlined in the National Hispanic Outreach Strategy:

Build stronger community partnerships
Increase awareness of economic opportunities
Serve as an education pipeline
Create networks for employment and professional development

Why is it important to participate?

EPA-RTP Goals:

LEARN - Learn how to go beyond the Spanish translation:

Creative strategies, tools, and approaches - what works & what doesn't
Effective evaluation mechanisms

INFORM - Share information on programs and priorities affecting Spanish-speaking communities. Topics could include:

Outdoor & Indoor Air Issues
Children's Health/Aging/Sensitive Populations
Pesticides & Toxics
Water, Land, & Energy Issues

EMPOWER - Empower communities with information:

Grants
Contracts
Fellowships and Internships
Other economic opportunities

For more information contact María Pimentel (pimentel.maria@epa.gov), (919) 541-5280.

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