Saturday, March 28, 2009
Blood into Gold Video - Peter Buffett and Akon
Poignant video, “Blood into Gold”, has been produced by UNICEF, and is a powerful visual representation of the song’s message, utilizing moving images and video from around the world that depict the severity of this issue. The hope in creating the video is to call attention to the issue and inspire others to do what they can to end the atrocities associated with human trafficking.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
SUCCESS!! Create for a Cause raised $1100 at the AFEM event
The panel moderated by Dominique Soguel
On Monday night, Create for a Cause raised $1100 for AFEM in a little over an hour! Diane Von Furstenberg donated another $1000 on top of the money raised! For a total of $2100!
These funds have been invested in three radio recorders, external hard disc, mics, cables headphones, laptop cases, adaptors, usbs, etc for the AFEM office in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Additional donations included:
Adam Graham Silverman donated a laptop
HRW staff donated a radio recorder and camera
American Eagle Outfitters donated a digital camera.
Last August, thieves robbed AFEM's office of computers, cameras and audio equipment. The organization was in need of replacing these stolen items. With the new equipment, the AFEM office now adequately equipped!!
The panel discussion event was informative and raised awareness as well as shed a new light on sexual violence in the DRC. There was a great turnout! A packed crowd, filling all the seats and spilling into the hallway, turning the rest of the Women's e-news office, into the standing room.
Afterwards, everyone stayed after to mingle and snack and sip on the complimentary wine and cheese plates.
Monday, March 23, 2009
AFEM Rebranded
Deena Suh, of Strong Kent Wythe did this great re-brand of the AFEM logo for business cards, etc. Looks Awesome!
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