The 3rd Thursdays (3T) Project

The NCD Action Network believes a big part of the solution to tackling global NCDs involves building local communities to work together to address local issues. This takes on many forms that are often best decided on at the local level. We also believe sharing stories, discussing common interests and identifying mutual opportunities for collaboration is an important part of developing a community that is mobilized to address these needs. By connecting the experiences and ideas of local communities with the wider global network, we hope to achieve a powerful local-global model for action.

In response, we are excited to announce a networking opportunity for the YP Chronic and NCD Action Network communities! The campaign is called "3rd Thursdays" or 3T for short, and we invite you to participate. On the 3rd Thursday of each month, NCD Action Network members host regional gatherings around the world. Within a 24-hour period across the globe, individuals interested in global NCDs join together to meet up, get to know each other, discuss common interests and share ideas for ongoing action. See below for more details.

WHAT: Monthly casual gatherings of YPers and NCD Action Network members in various regions around the world
WHEN: The 3rd Thursday of each month (or whatever day your local community can meet) at a time of day most convenient for your local group
WHO: All are invited to attend--bring your friends!
WHERE: Meetings sites will rotate between various members' homes and local restaurants/venues
WHY: We are excited for members to meet one-another, share stories, and build connections face to face in a non-pressured environment
HOW: E-mail us (contact info below) or join the local group in your area by clicking on the Groups Tab for more information!

For more information on how to join your local community, please do not hesitate to email Jason Kroening Roche at jasonkroeningroche@gmail.com for further information.

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Comment by Benn Grover on May 22, 2012 at 9:48: We're hosting a 3T event this Thursday (May 25th) in Boston.

When: Thursday, May 24th at 6:30PM
Where: Dugout Cafe at 772 Commonwealth Ave, Boston (http://g.co/maps/bx239)

We have a lot going on this week, the World Health Assembly is happening in Geneva where they are discussing a global monitoring framework for NCDs as well as a global set of targets. For Thursday night, our theme will be on framing solutions to the NCD problem/framing a vision. Of course, we'll let the conversation lead wherever it takes us - these are just some thoughts to get us going.

Please let me know if you plan on attending, and also pass the word along to your friends/colleagues. Even if they don't work in NCDs but might be interested, bring them along!

Thanks, and looking forward to seeing you,

Benn Grover
781-706-5005

Comment by S.M.Shaikat on February 26, 2012 at 1:49: SERAC-Bangladesh and Youth Forum against NCDs will jointly hold the meeting as the "Youth Forum against NCDs" regular monthly meeting will be held on the same day. As a secretariat of the forum, SERAC-Bangladesh is inviting more people to join the action and already we got response from a number of young motivating and promising individual and organizations wishing to work with this forum.

The main event will take place in Mymensingh, Bangladesh while we are planning to hold the same in other places of the country according to the members confirmation about hosting the meeting at their community places.

For the event information:

Name of the event:The 2nd Third Thursday Meeting
Date and Time    : March 15, 2012, at 10 AM
Name of the Host: SERAC-Bangladesh & Youth Forum against NCDs
Organizer:            S.M.Shaikat
Contact Address: SERAC-Bangladesh, 33/5, Alia Madrasah Road,
Vatikashor, Mymensingh-2200, Bangladesh.
Phone:                 +88-01712229381, +88-091-63846
E-mail:                 shaikat@serac-bd.org
Website:              serac-bd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1...
Facebook:            http://www.facebook.com/groups/299178633475400/

We invite all to join the action.

Comment by NCD Action Network Team on February 16, 2012 at 17:29: The inaugural Sydney 3T meeting was fantastic - ten of us from a diversity of backgrounds and interests shared a delicious meal and discussed Ibsen's an enemy of the people. Some challenging ideas emerged!

Comment by Duncan Matheka on February 16, 2012 at 6:37: 3T in Nairobi is happening on Thursday 16th February. YPs from Nairobi, please join. Details are:

Date and Time:16^th February 2012, Thursday. 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Venue:LT 2 (School of Medicine - University of Nairobi)

Agenda:Meet one-another, share our calender of events, introduce the 3 T Project, and build connections face to face in a non-pressured environment

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/NCDKA/

Contact Duncan Matheka (dunmwag2@gmail.com or ncdkenya@gmail.com (or call to 254 726 469 147). Kindly feel free to bring friends and family who are enthusiastic about NCDs in all the 3rd Thursdays of every month.

Comment by S.M.Shaikat on February 13, 2012 at 23:20: We are going to host the 1st 3T in Mymensingh, Bangladesh on 16th February 2012. YPs, advocates and youth leaders are expected to join the gathering to take action on NCD Prevention and awareness.

Program details:

Date & Time: February 16th, 2012, 4.00PM to 6.00 PM

Venue: SERAC-Bangladesh

33/5, Alia Madrasah Road, Vatikashor, Mymensingh-2200, Bangladesh.

Contact: S.M.Shaikat at +88-01712229381 or mail at shaikat@serac-bd.org

We are looking forward to meet face-to-face and take join action against NCDs causing factors.

Please find the Facebook event at:http://www.facebook.com/events/237878109632417/ and

our website link at: http://serac-bd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&a...

Comment by Shusmita Khan on February 13, 2012 at 0:04: The 1st 3T in Dhaka is happening on 16th February. YPs from Dhaka, please join. Details are:

Date and Time:16^th February 2012, Thursday. 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm

Venue:Eminence: Centre for Health and Development Intelligence

3/6, Asad Avenue, Mohammadpur, Dhaka – 1207, Bangladesh

Agenda:Meet one-another, share stories, and build connections face to face in a non-pressured environment

It would be great if we can have confirmation email (shusmita@eminence-bd.org) (or at least call to 01713209091) so that we can plan this first meet in an organized way. Kindly feel free to bring friends and family who are enthusiastic about NCDs.

Looking forward to meet one-another, share stories, and build connections face to face in a non-pressured environment on our 1^st Third Thursday!