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Out of the Rubble: A benefit for the children of Gaza
The Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) is a nonprofit organization based in Berkeley, California working for the rights of children in the Middle East by sending humanitarian aid, supporting projects for children and educating North American and international communities about the effects of the US foreign policy on children in the region.
MECA supports children and families in Gaza through financial support and professional assistance to community organizations that help meet Palestinian children's needs, including clinics, kindergartens, counseling centers, libraries; accessible parks and playgrounds; sports teams, and dance, music and art programs. MECA also helps provide university scholarships for Palestinian youth, and provides clean water to children in Gaza by installing water purification and desalination units in schools and kindergartens.
The program will include amazing local speakers and performers including Camile Odeh, Ahmed Hamad, Ethan Viets Van-Lear (spoken word), Sarab Shada (singing), and Alex Farha (oud).
Tickets are $30 for general admission, and $15 for students and low-income individuals. Dinner will be provided by Haifa Cafe.
This goal of this event is to specifically raise desperately needed funds for children in Gaza, both for humanitarian aid and for psychosocial programs.
For updates, please visit the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/812150195539872/). If you have any questions, please contact sdamra@afsc.org
Organized by: American Friends Service Committee - Chicago. Sponsored by: Students for Justice in Palestine Chicago Network, US Palestinian Community Network - Chicago, American Muslims for Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace - Chicago, Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine, Chicago Faith Coalition on Middle East Peace, Arab Jewish Partnership for Peace and Justice in the Middle East
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LocationAssembly Hall in International House on University of Chicago campus (View)
1414 E. 59th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
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| Minimum Age: 0 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
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