AWRAD's Director, Dr. Nader Said – Foqahaa, was invited by CARE International to participate in the Middle East Program Strategy Conference (February 24-25, 2008). As a resource person, Dr. Said provided his knowledge and insight for CARE members, regional staff and invited guests.
He spoke on the specific MENA context(s) and the possibilities for pursuing gender work in this part of the world.
Emphasis was also on increasing CARE's collaboration and ties with external gender-focused networks, organizations and experts as vital to achieving the goal of addressing gender inequity in the MENA region through relevant, context-specific strategies and programs.