The World Social Forum was founded in 2001 to provide an open space for civil society and social movements from around the globe to stand together and create alternatives to the neoliberal policies being promoted at the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos, Switzerland.

Since then, a World Social Forum has been held every year with a flurry of regional and thematic Forums taking place throughout the world, from the Mediterranean Social Forum to the Pan-Amazon Social Forum.

Finally, after years of building momentum among the grassroots and developing international ties, social movements and organizations from around the country will be hosting the first ever United States Social Forum. The USSF will be held in Atlanta, Georgia June 27- July 1, 2007.

Through the USSF, communities in the United States seek to send a message to the world that there is a movement here actively opposing negative U.S. policies at home and abroad. The thousands of people engaged with developing the Social Forum hope to show that in order for conditions abroad to be transformed, tangible changes must occur in the United States. This is exemplified in the USSF slogan, "If Another World is Possible, Another U.S. is Necessary".

Global Exchange has been supportive of the USSF process and will host and participate in a number of workshops. Below is a schedule of Global Exchange associated events. To learn more about the USSF or to view more information about the following events, please visit the USSF website .

Global Exchange will also need support with tabling at the USSF to let people know about the work we do. If you are interested in helping, please contact Carlos Martinez.

Thursday, June 28

Big Box Retailer Organizing & International Day of Action
June 28, 2007 - 10:30am
Aracadia Room at the Atlanta Marriott Downtown

CODEPINK Women for Peace: Women Stopping the War in Iraq and Preventing One with Iran
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 3:30pm
International H Room at the Westin Hotel

The Security and Prosperity Partnership- NAFTA on Steroids Thursday June 28, 2007 - 3:30pm
Auditorium - Fourth Floor room at the Auburn Avenue Research Library

Friday, June 29

Global Exchange: Creating the Local Green Economy: Success Stories from the Grassroots
Friday, June 29, 2007 - 10:30am
Room 1208 at the Westin Hotel

What is Local Democracy? Building from the Bottom Up for Political Power
Friday, June 29, 2007 - 1:00pm
Sparta Room at the Atlanta Marriott Downtown

CODEPINK Women for Peace: From Hillary Clinton to Nancy Pelosi: How can we get people in power to better represent women's interest?
Friday, June 29, 2007 - 3:30pm
Zeus room at the Atlanta Marriott Downtown


Saturday, June 30

CODEPINK Women for Peace: Women's Activist Trainings: Direct Action, Getting Media Attention, Campaign Strategy and Community Organizing
Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 10:30am
Fellowship Hall room at the Trinity United Methodist Church

US Peace Council, Global Exchange, AFSC, UFPJ: No Military Bases Workshop
Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 10:30am
Sanctuary room at the Trinity United Methodist Church

Global Exchange, Climate Crisis Coalition: No War, No Warming! Why We Need to Bridge the Divide Between the Peace/Justice Movement and the Climate Action Movement NOW
Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 10:30am
Room 1401 at the Westin Hotel

Global Exchange: Fair Trade Means Another World is Here!
Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 3:30pm
Room 1208 at the Westin Hotel