Event Date:
Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 6:00pm to 11:59pm
Fundraiser
Art Benefit
THURSDAY, February 5
6pm-
Meet the Country Directors of Women for Women International
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Avenue, N.W.
Space is limited - please RSVP by January 30 by email to events@womenforwomen.org
www.womenforwomen.org
Meet the Country Directors of
Women for Women International, Co-Sponsored by the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Please join us in welcoming these courageous, dedicated women who work tirelessly to amplify the voices of the women we serve and raise awareness about the challenges facing women survivors of war. Hear first-hand the stories of survival and hope of the women in our program.
Sweeta Noori - Afghanistan
Seida Saric - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Christine Karumba - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hamide Latifi - Kosovo
Ngozi Eze - Nigeria
Berra Kabarungi – Rwanda
Karak Mayik – Sudan
A Trunk Show Featuring Decorative and Functional Art and Jewelry from around the world!
Purchase of these wonderful crafts help to provide economic independence and sustainable incomes for women and their families.
Women for Women International supports women in war-torn regions with financial and emotional aid, job-skills training, rights education and small business assistance so they can rebuild their lives.