Children's Drawings from Darfur: An Exhibit at the Anne Frank Center in NYC

by Michelle . · 2008-10-18 21:09:00 UTC
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From the \"Ring, Ring\" Exhibit

"Ring, Ring, Open Wide and Let Us Out!: Children's Drawings from Darfur," including children's drawings collected by Dr. Jerry Ehrlich and photographs from Mia Farrow, will be on display at the Anne Frank Center, USA, through December 31.

The Center is also hosting two events related to the exhibit:

Tuesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 pm: An opening reception will be held with Dr. Jerry Ehrlich, a pediatrician who spent two month at the Kalma refugee camp in Darfur will speak on the continuing crisis in Darfur.

Wednesday, November 19 from 6-8 pm: Sharon Silber, co-founder and co-director of the New York City Coalition for Darfur will speak along with Adeeb Advel Rhman Yousif, a human activist from the village of Guldo in West Darfur.

Check out the Anne Frank Center website for additional information, resources, and events, including classes for teachers and family programs on the life of Anne Frank, traveling exhibits, the Prison Diary Program, the Spirit of Anne Frank Awards, and more.

Michelle . has been involved in various activist endeavors, including the Teach Against Genocide pilot campaigns.
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