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Niger: A Country United in the Face of Turmoil
Rain for the Sahel and Sahara, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Niger,
invites you to a reception at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.
Omara Moctar (Bombino) and Bess Palmisciano of Rain for the Sahel and Sahara - Facilitators
Please join Omara Moctar (also known as Tuareg guitar sensation Bombino) and Bess Palmisciano of Rain for the Sahel and Sahara for a video presentation and informal discussion focusing on Niger and its place in the changing landscape of drought and turmoil in West Africa.
Niger is feeling the effects of the downfall of Quaddafi, the Mali civil war and the radicalization of northern Nigeria.
Omara Moctar is a Tuareg from Niger whose life has been greatly affected by conflict and who is now using his music as a message of peace.
Bess Palmisciano is the founder and Executive Director of Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN), an NGO experiencing firsthand the challenges to development the current situation in Niger presents.
Bess and Omara will be talking of their experiences and hopes for the future with a video presentation about Niger and RAIN's work followed by informal Q &A and discussion over light refreshments. A representative from the Niger Embassy and members of CONUSA, the umbrella organization of Nigeriens in the USA, will be on hand to engage and answer questions.
The event is free and open to all. For more information call 603-371-0676.
Tuesday, September 4th 8:00 - 9:30pm
The Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University
Linder Commons - 1957 E St. NW 6th Floor
We encourage everyone to also enjoy the free concert by Bombino at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage prior to the reception. The concert starts at 6pm. No tickets are required. For more information, visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html.
About RAIN
RAIN's mission is to work with nomadic peoples of West Africa to improve their lives through education, water security, agriculture, and income-producing activities. These locally rooted programs promote literacy and empowerment while sustaining nomadic traditions throughout the Sahel and Sahara. To donate, visit: https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1003623
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LocationThe Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University (View)
Linder Commons 1957 E St. NW 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20052-0041
United States
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