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Pablo Pineda is an actor and educator, known for being the first European with Down syndrome to obtain a university degree. He completed both a Diploma in Teaching and a BA in Educational Psychology. In 2009, he won the Silver Shell Award at the San Sebasti\u00e1n International Film Festival for his role in Yo Tambien, a film about a university graduate with Down Syndrome. Pineda was also presented with the Shield of the City by his city\u2019s local Mayor.<\/p>\n
Although he still acts, Pineda is looking to build a career in education, currently working on implementing an international strategy to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Pineda is a regular guest speaker at universities across the world, has written multiple books, and has a Ted Talk available to watch online here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1685559684469{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n
EXPECTATIONS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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The YLC application deadline is Sunday, August 20th, 2023. All eligible candidates can apply here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1685559694069{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693329622876{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]\n
Join Bryna Dilman (VP of Growth and Marketing at Keela) and Meredith Gray (Head of Marketing at Keela) as they dive into the wonderful world of email marketing for nonprofits. You\u2019ll learn how to craft engaging subject lines and copy to boost your email open and conversion rates so that you can raise more money. They\u2019ll also show you how you can send the right emails at the right time to the right donors using automated workflows. Finally, they\u2019ll walk you through key email metrics so you can understand how to evaluate your email campaign performance.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, August 8, 2023<\/strong>
\n1:00 p.m. EST: Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, August 10, 2023<\/strong>
\n9:00 a.m. EST: Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, August 31, 2023<\/strong>
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Monica Mir Bermejo, Country Director for Best Buddies Spain!<\/span><\/strong>
\nThis month’s Bestie Award goes to Monica Mir Bermejo, the new Country Director of Best Buddies Spain. Monica is a huge changemaker in her community and brings professionalism and motivation to our global organization. Monica and her team are launching the Best Buddies Elementary School Program this fall, hosting a large Best Buddies gala in October, and also serving as the host country for the upcoming Global Staff Forum. Thanks for all your hard work Monica![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1685559721432{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n
A handwritten note of thanks or encouragement can mean so much to someone. Look around you and think about the people you interact with regularly. Is there someone who has done something nice for you? Or is there someone you know who is down and could use some encouragement? Choose someone and write them a brief letter by hand. Deliver it to them in person to let them know that you were thinking of them. You never know when your act of kindness could make someone’s day![\/vc_column_text]
You probably know that snails are pretty slow creatures, but did you know that they also take the longest naps? One nap can last up to three years![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1685559728423{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n
Global Staff Webinar: Country Highlight, Best Buddies Dominican Republic<\/a><\/strong> (6\/21\/2023)<\/em><\/p>\n
Global Staff Webinar: Best Buddies Elementary Friendship Program<\/a><\/strong> (5\/18\/2023)<\/em><\/p>\n
Global Staff Webinar: Social Media Global Strategy<\/a><\/strong> (4\/6\/2023)<\/em><\/p>\n
Global Staff Webinar: Best Buddies Online Library<\/a><\/strong> (3\/15\/2023)<\/em><\/p>\n
For more staff resources, please visit our Programs Staff Library<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1685559735318{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]If you have an event, story, or Bestie nomination to share in our next International Programs Newsletter<\/em><\/span>, please send it to international@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
For feedback and suggestions on future newsletters please visit the International Programs Newsletter Feedback Survey<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"