Tapestries of Hope
In partnership with WQED, the Girls Coalition is proud to present a film screening of Tapestries of Hope, followed by a discussion with filmmaker and 2009 CNN Hero, Betty Makoni (read an article about her work here).
This award-winning film by Michealene Cristini Risley exposes the myth, widely held in Africa, that raping a virgin cures a man of HIV. It also details Makoni's struggles and triumphs in creating the Girl Child Network of shelters for abused girls in Zimbabwe.
Makoni, a survivor of rape at age six and orphaned at age nine, has built four Girls Empowerment Villages in Zimbabwe. These employ a unique model to provide shelter, healing, and a future to sexually abused girls. During filming of Makoni's work in Zimbabwe, filmmaker Risley and her aide were jailed but managed to flee the country with their film.
The film screening will be followed by a discussion featuring Makoni, her work, and the creation of the Girl Child Network. Moderated by WQED's Jennifer Stancil, the discussion also will feature local and regional experts on violence against women, including LaVerne Baker Hotep from the Center for Victims of Violent Crime.
When: September 23, 2011; 9am - 12pm
Where: WQED, 4802 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Cost: $20 non-member; $15 Girls Coalition Member
Registration: Online--Nonmembers click here; Members click here
Meet & Greet, hosted by the Membership Committee
Join other individuals who serve, support, or advocate on behalf of girls for a morning meet & greet. This is event is free to attend and is hosted by the Girls Coalition's Membership Committee. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Network with other professionals
- Explore opportunities to partner and collaborate with the Girls Coalition and other GC members
- Take advantage of a 20% discount off of Girls Coalition Membership Dues (if you are not already a member)
When: October 11, 2011; 8-10am
Where: Brueggers Bagels (Aiken Ave in Shadyside)
Contact: membership@girlscoalitionswpa.org
This event is free and you can REGISTER NOW!
Do you know a woman who wows? We are currently accepting nominations; all submissions are due by the 15th of the month.
