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Dear EAC supporter -
Have you ever asked yourself - " How can I possibly make a difference?" I assure you that you can have a HUGE impact by participating in a global event to raise hope, awareness and funds
for the East African Center for the Empowerment of Women and Children. From October 21st through the 28th, people like you will be hosting
film screenings in their homes, in public spaces or at major events in
cities around the world! Answer this call to action - it's easy! - Watch this trailer of this film, A Small Act,
- Receive you host packet with everything you
need to make the night sucessful and easy! Invitations, info on how to
access the film, Takaungu Sewing Club items for sale, and more will all
be included!
- Host 2, 20, or 200 friends to watch the film one night at the end of October.
That's it! Contact Jen Hill at [email protected] or 330-347-2670 if you would like to be a host. |
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The first event will take place in New York at Powerhouse Arena
in Dumbo, Brooklyn on Thursday, October 21st at 7pm. If you live in the
area and would like to attend or help out with that event, please RSVP
to this email or keep an eye out for your save the date coming next
week. The date hasn't been set for our Seattle film screening, but if you wish to attend or help out there, please contact Emma Nierman at [email protected] or 425-681-2459. ------- |
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A Small Act - a film by Jennifer Arnold
When Hilde Back sponsored a young, rural Kenyan student, she thought
nothing of it. She certainly never expected to hear from him, but years
later she does. Now a Harvard graduate and a Human Rights Lawyer for the
United Nations, Chris Mburu decides to find the stranger that changed
his life. Inspired by her generosity, he starts a scholarship program of
his own and names it for his former benefactor.
The top students in Mukubu primary school are in the exact same
situation as Chris once was. They are bright, but can't afford to pay
school fees. With the creation of Chris' fund, these students have new
hope. But the program is small; how many will qualify for a scholarship?
Using a strong narrative, the film interweaves seemingly separate lives
into a cohesive whole. With clarity and grace, A SMALL ACT, bears
witness to the ripple effect a single action can create.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has". -- Margaret Mead.
With deep gratitude, Jen
-- Jen Hill Program Director . East African Center . 347.330.2670 . www.eastafricancenter.org |
East African
Center for the Empowerment of
Women and Children
www.eastafricancenter.org . PO
Box 95703, Seattle, WA 98145 425-681-2459 . [email protected]
EAC is a 501c3
charitable organization EIN# 91-2161222
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