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Artists for Somalia Fundraiser with Paul Dewar MP

Aug 7 2011 - 6:00pm
Aug 7 2011 - 10:00pm

Location

Bronson Centre
211 Bronson St.
Ottawa, ON
Canada
45° 24' 48.4236" N, 75° 42' 24.0084" W

Join us for an exciting fundraising initiative for a water system in Buurhakaba, Southern Somalia. This event is organized by Afrikart Konnexion and Capacity Building Exchange Network, with the support of Paul Dewar, MP for Ottawa Centre to raise funds for Somalia.

Poetry and Spoken Word ~ Sarah Musa & others you don't want to miss!

Prayers (led by Mohamad Jebara) & Sharing of iftar (Ramadhan dinner)

Art sale

Gift certificates and other prizes to be won!

Panel discussion

Keynote speaker: Paul Dewar, MP Ottawa Centre

Mohamed Sofa: Somali youth perspective

More speakers ~ tbc

MC/Moderator: Adrian Harewood

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