Positive News for IMF

With all the bad press the International Monetary Fund has been getting lately, this seems to be a break in the clouds. She'll have a tough road ahead of her, but we're excited that Christine Lagarde has been named the first woman to lead the IMF.

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For those unfamiliar with the IMF, it is self described from their website as "an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world." Considering the variety of countries and cultures she'll be working with, it will be interesting to see Lagarde's reception and what she will be able to accomplish.

Memorable Monday

"In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage, to know who we are and where we come from."
~ Alex Haley

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Welcome to Perspectives!

We are so excited you’ve joined us on our journey toward widening our perspectives. Through personal reflections, news articles, memorable quotes, and weekly questions, we hope to engage with you in dialogue about culture, peace and conflict resolution, travel, and history.

The title “Perspectives” comes from our deep belief that opening ourselves to the unique experience of every individual is key towards reconciliation. By understanding and embracing our differences, we can create a space for constructive dialogue and realize our similarities and common humanity.

As with any project, this is sure to evolve…and we are so excited to see where it takes us!