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Salaam nyingi,

I intended to post this earlier today/this week, but the day/the week, has run away from me; yaani speedy. I want to let you know that I am attending CARE's One Night Event - A Powerful Noise, tonight.

It is a documentary that takes you inside the lives of three women to witness their daily challenges and their significant victories over poverty and oppression. Hanh is an HIV-positive widow in Vietnam. Nada, a survivor of the Bosnian war. And Jacqueline works the slums of Bamako, Mali. Three very different lives. Three vastly different worlds. But they share something in common: Power. These women are each overcoming gender barriers to rise up and claim a voice in their societies. Through their empowerment and ability to empower others, Hanh, Nada and Jacqueline are sparking remarkable changes. Fighting AIDS. Rebuilding communities. Educating girls.

Join us:



I'll be back to discuss the film.

Baadayes,

Mama Shujaa.

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Looking forward to hearing about this, Hana. I wish I could be doing work like this. . .when my kids are older. . .

    LG,
    R-A

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  2. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Hi Friend.. Interesting post.. Nice blog.. Keep up the good work.. Will drop by your site often.. Do find time to visit my blog and post your comments.. Take care mate.. Cheers!!!

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  3. rebeccaMarch 6, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Please keep us updated. Would have loved to have seen this.

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  4. Sarah LaurenceMarch 6, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    It’s been a crazy busy week for me too. Glad to hear you have been up to interesting things and good causes.

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  5. TessaMarch 7, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Very much look forward to hearing your review about what looks like a fascinating documentary, Mama. I've watched the trailer and it is mesmerizing.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    and how was the film?? week-end njema. x j

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  7. Hana Njau-OkoloMarch 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Asante sana for the comments. A review will follow shortly!

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