From the Trip-D: International Area Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences will present “International Cafe” with guest speaker Rena Yusibova, a sophomore returning from co-op with the Russian Orphan Opportunity Fund in Moscow, who will discuss “A Future Without a Future: The Plight of Russian Orphans” today, May 13, 2009, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 2019/2020 MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Yusibova will discuss the staggering number of orphaned Russian children and their day-to-day struggle to overcome insurmountable negligence. Most orphans are unable to cope with corrupt conditions and turn to suicide, violence and crime. This abandonment not only has numerous human rights violations, but poses various challenges for the future of Russia.”
International Cafe” is a monthly forum that provides globally themed discussions open to the Drexel community. The forum provides a means to discuss contemporary issues presented with scholarly research that has an international component in an informal setting.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu or call 215-895-6910.