'Evening in Sudan' Promotes Cultural and Humanitarian Awareness.STANTON, Calif. -- Orange County-based nonprofit Be the Cause is sponsoring an "Evening in Sudan" to raise cultural and humanitarian awareness, as well as donations to support relief efforts in this war-torn region. The event takes place from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at McLaughlin Hall, St. Polycarp Noun 1. St. Polycarp - Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155) Polycarp, Saint Polycarp martyr - one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion Church, 8100 East Chapman Ave., Stanton, CA. Coordinator Michele Benderra said that their goal is to present the crisis in a "non-religious" and "non-political" manner. "We hope to 'build a bridge' of education, compassion, and inspiration between Orange County, California Orange County is a county in Southern California, United States. Its county seat is Santa Ana. According to the 2000 Census, its population was 2,846,289, making it the second most populous county in the state of California, and the fifth most populous in the United States. and Darfur, Sudan." Among the speakers are Alephonsion Deng and Ajieng Chol, both Sudanese refugees, or "Lost Boys," who were victims of the civil war as children. Now living in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. since 2001, Deng and Chol seek to raise consciousness about the crisis in Sudan. Deng, a writer, brings to the event a human face, a first-person account of what happens to people, especially children, during war. As a musician, Chol expresses his experiences through song. Though the crisis is a grave one, both Deng and Chol are inspiring examples of the perseverance of traumatized individuals trying to rebuild their lives. Music, food, and information from the Lost Boys and academic experts on Sudan are featured for those attending an "Evening in Sudan." It is not only educational and inspiring, but also entertaining. All proceeds are split equally among Islamic Relief, which promotes sustainable economic and social development, Catholic Relief Services Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community. Founded in 1943 by the U.S. bishops, the agency provides assistance to 80 million people in 99 countries and territories in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the , which reaches out to people in more than 94 countries and territories around the world to alleviate human suffering and promote peace for poor and disadvantaged people, and the Lost Boys of Sudan
Lost Boys of Sudan is the name given by aid organizations to refer to the more than 20,000 boys who were displaced and/or orphaned during the Education Fund. The International Rescue Committee will also be accepting gently used clothing and houseware items for refugees living in the Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, area. ABOUT BE THE CAUSE Be the Cause is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to compassionate service. It regularly organizes local community service projects that empower individuals to support relief efforts at home and abroad, while facilitating communication among progressive people and other organizations. Be the Cause is Web-based, strictly volunteer-run, and has no office space or salaries to pay. All volunteers give freely of their time and resources in the name of service, compassion, and compelling inspiration. |
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