Partnership Walk Atlanta

Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Location: Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta

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On October 23, 2011, 6,500 walked to end global poverty at Centennial Park in Atlanta.
 

The Walk featured lively entertainment and activities for all ages to celebrate the diversity of world cultures, ranging from The Polyphony Ensemble to Zumba Atlanta. Before the Walk, a 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids Run and 100 Yards Kids Run took place. 

The Walk also included a Village in Action, where participants enjoyed interactive displays and hands-on exhibits that spotlighted how the Foundation is implementing creative solutions in poor regions, ranging from disaster preparedness in Afghanistan to energy-efficient homes in Pakistan to quality education in Kenya.  At the Village in Action visitors learned about the Aga Khan Development Network's health, shelter, infrastructure and agriculture projects in Pakistan over the past year to help communities recover from the 2010 floods that devastated one-fifth of the country.

The Walk also attracted many high-profile guests, civic leaders and local media personalities, including:

• Amanda Cook, Erin Coleman, and Craig Lucie, anchors and reporters for WSB-TV

• Mayor Mike Bodker, City of John’s Creek.

• Representative Lynn Riley, Georgia House, District 50.

This event has occurred. You may continue to make a donation toward this event below. For more information about the day's Walk, please contact Shaila Tejani by email at atlantapartnershipsinaction@gmail.com or atlanta@partnershipsinaction.org

Pictures from the day's events.

In the News:
Walk to End Global Poverty at Atlanta PartnershipsInAction Walk - CNN iReport