Stamford, Conn.-Nov. 4, 2015 –Christoph Gorder, will speak at the World Affairs Forum on November 18 at the Main Library (Ferguson Library), DiMattia Building, Third Floor Auditorium in Stamford on “How Technology is Changing International Aid: The charity: water Story”. The program will begin at 5:45 p.m. with networking and refreshments, followed by the presentation at 6:15 p.m. The program will conclude at 7:30 p.m.

Christoph Gorder joined charity: water in 2012 to lead the organization’s global water investments in 24 countries. Since its founding in 2007, charity: water has raised over $170 million and provided clean water to over five million people. In his role as Chief Global Water Officer, Christoph also oversees technology innovations that increase transparency and long-term impact of clean water programs.

“Collaboration is the core of how we work. Around the world, we are working with amazing partners and their +1,000 staff on the ground and collaborating with them on a daily basis to provide clean water. So, in a situation like the Nepal Earthquake, we play to our strengths, which is always to work in partnership with local and international NGO’s and the local government.” – Christoph Gorder

Prior to joining charity: water, Christoph spent fifteen years leading disaster response operations and managing large scale healthcare delivery programs around the world. He grew up in the Central African Republic and Nigeria, where getting clean water is still a dream for millions.

The cost for admission to the event is $20 per person for the general public and is free for 2015-2016 Forum and AR Series members, faculty and students. The Ferguson Library is located at the corner of Broad St. and Bedford St. in Stamford. For reservations please contact the World Affairs Forum at 203-356-0340 or email info@worldaffairsforum.org.

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