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Sneha Fundraising and Documentary
April 8, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Annual Sneha Fundraising and Documentary event will be held in Connecticut on April 8th.
Tickets: General admission: $50 | Student admission: $25
About Sneha:
Sneha – an organization of sisterhood of South Asian women in Connecticut. Sneha works primarily with Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Afghani and Nepalese women. The organization supports and provides referrals to women of South Asian origin in Connecticut, especially survivors of domestic violence, and to encourage dialogue about such cultural topics as immigration, inter-generational communication, and financial independence.
About the documentary:
Directed by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Geeta Gandbhir, A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers follow a group of Bangladeshi women police officers on a UN peacekeeping mission to Haiti. The film portrays the emotional toll of a risky and grueling year abroad as UN peacekeepers. Muslim women are often kept at a distance in the Western media. This film offers a rare and up-close look as they make the best of a difficult situation.
Q & A session with the film’s field producer and editor Nandita Ahmed, Silent Auction, and Dinner will follow.
Venue:
Mark Twain House
351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Contacts:
Priya, 860-537-0795
Uma, 860-651-0801
Samina, 203-404-7347
Rubina, 860-593-2531