CW4WA Upcoming Events

Our partners in Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WA) have a number of events across Canada that we are happy to help publicize. Tell your friends!

Manitoba Chapter
   
WHAT:     First Annual Afghanistan Film Festival & Mini Afghan-Market
Co-Sponsored by Global College

WHEN:     Monday, March 8, 2010
?    Afternoon matinee:        
o    Enemies of Happiness - 4:00 pm    
?    Evening double feature:     
o    The Beauty Academy of Kabul - 6:00 pm
o    Afghan Star - 7:45 pm    

WHERE:
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall (3rd floor, Centennial Building), University of Winnipeg

PRICES:
Afternoon matinee is free - seating is first come, first served
Evening double feature – Regular Admission $12; Students (with ID) $7-
        
SALES:  
 * The Mini-Market will be selling beautiful, fair trade soaps, handicrafts and clothing crafted by Afghan women
        
* Afghan tea and dessert will be sold in the Hall foyer between films

EVENT SYNOPSIS:  Women’s stories of hope, hilarity and healing are brought into focus through three unforgettable documentaries that capture life in Afghanistan today – experiences that most Canadians never see. The Manitoba Chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is proud to present this film festival – a first-ever for Winnipeg – to mark International Women’s Day 2010 and the struggle for justice and human rights in Afghanistan.

We will be screening three documentaries: Enemies of Happiness, The Beauty Academy of Kabul, and Afghan Star. The goal of the event is to raise $2,000, which will support Afghan projects in partnership with Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, and to increase awareness within the Winnipeg community on women’s issues in Afghanistan.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Mariam Omar, Co-Chair, Manitoba Chapter: Email Manitoba@cw4wafghan.ca

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS:
McNally Robinson Booksellers
1120 Grant Avenue (Grant Park Mall)
(204) 475-0483
Lois Edwards
(204) 488-5099
Mariam Omar
(204) 452-0177
At the door, subject to availability.
 

OAKVILLE - Canadians in Support of Afghan Women

Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 17:30
Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON
A fundraiser for SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services) and CSAW (Canadians in Support of Afghan Women)

Keynote Speaker: Sheila Copps

Musical Entertainment

Sale of Afghan Crafts; Book Sales; Silent Auction; Door Prizes and 5050 draw

TICKETS $45 (tables of ten available)
Available through SAVIS at (905) 825-3622

ATLANTIC CHAPTER - LAUNCH!

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
 
Public Library,New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan/Freedom to Read Week Presentation
  
The Atlantic Chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) will be holding an information session at the New Glasgow Public Library on Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-9:00 pm.

Chapter Chair, Susan Hartley, will present information about CW4WAfghan and its efforts in Afghanistan and special guest speaker, CBC Radio's National Reporter, Stephen Puddicombe will present his illustrated talk "Censorship in Afghanistan".

All welcome to attend this public talk and information session.