Post by Ravyn Crescent on Jun 9, 2009 21:32:53 GMT -5
World Refugee Day is June 20th!
The UN General Assembly designated June 20th as World Refugee Day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of refugees throughout the world. Since then, World Refugee Day has become an annual commemoration marked by a variety of events in over 100 countries.
This year's World Refugee Day theme is Real People, Real Needs. Despite the efforts of many, the needs of refugees worldwide are far from being met. Behind the unmet needs are not just numbers but real people with real stories.
Please come join us in celebrating World Refugee Day 2009!
World Refugee Day at the Arizona Historical Society
Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music, art, speakers and performances by refugees resettled in the Phoenix area. Art is for purchase, and all proceeds go directly to refugee artists.
Semi-formal, free admission and h'our dourves
Arizona Historical Society: 1300 North College Avenue, Tempe, Arizona
World Refugee Day at the Phoenix Convention Center
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 4 to 6 p.m.
An afternoon of live performance from the Dina Preston Band, Bhutanese dancers, Karen choir, African drummers and more.
Phoenix Convention Center: 100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
At Saturday's event, donations of hygiene items and school supplies will be accepted. We are in great need of the following items:
Cloth Diapers
Shampoo
Soap
Laundry Detergent
Sanitary Napkins
Toilet Paper
For more information about World Refugee Day or to join the planning committee, contact Rachel Aherin at 602.433.2440 ext. 231 or rachel.aherin@theIRC.org.
The UN General Assembly designated June 20th as World Refugee Day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of refugees throughout the world. Since then, World Refugee Day has become an annual commemoration marked by a variety of events in over 100 countries.
This year's World Refugee Day theme is Real People, Real Needs. Despite the efforts of many, the needs of refugees worldwide are far from being met. Behind the unmet needs are not just numbers but real people with real stories.
Please come join us in celebrating World Refugee Day 2009!
World Refugee Day at the Arizona Historical Society
Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music, art, speakers and performances by refugees resettled in the Phoenix area. Art is for purchase, and all proceeds go directly to refugee artists.
Semi-formal, free admission and h'our dourves
Arizona Historical Society: 1300 North College Avenue, Tempe, Arizona
World Refugee Day at the Phoenix Convention Center
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 4 to 6 p.m.
An afternoon of live performance from the Dina Preston Band, Bhutanese dancers, Karen choir, African drummers and more.
Phoenix Convention Center: 100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
At Saturday's event, donations of hygiene items and school supplies will be accepted. We are in great need of the following items:
Cloth Diapers
Shampoo
Soap
Laundry Detergent
Sanitary Napkins
Toilet Paper
For more information about World Refugee Day or to join the planning committee, contact Rachel Aherin at 602.433.2440 ext. 231 or rachel.aherin@theIRC.org.