GFW | Newsletter | August 2003

FUNDRAISING NEWS

House Parties Expand Global Fund Network

The Global Fund deeply appreciates the efforts of several supporters who have recently hosted house parties, which raised over $3,200 for women's human rights. Our thanks to Colette & Kim Cranston, Barbara Grant & Maureen MacCarthy, Lily Wu, Betty Regard, and Liz & Dave Rome. To host a house party to benefit the Global Fund, call Shonali Shome at 415 202-7640, x322.

Celebrating International Women's Day

On March 8, 2003, International Women's Day, over 300 Global Fund supporters came together at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco for an evening of music, poetry and dance. The concert, which raised $36,500 for women's rights groups worldwide, featured the music of Toshi Reagon. The event would not have been possible without the dedication and energy of our wonderful volunteer committee—a very special thanks to Cathy Barber, Sara Furrer, Christian McDaniel and Steve Sacks.

Kavita N. Ramdas (left) and Graça Machel (right)

Graça Machel Inspires Donors

The Global Fund and the Flora Family Foundation recently co-hosted a reception to honor Ms. Graça Machel, former first lady of Mozambique. Ms. Machel has worked tirelessly for decades to educate the children of Mozambique and to empower Mozambican women. She spoke passionately about the struggle to provide a quality education for all girls in southern Africa. We extend a warm thanks to the Flora Family Foundation for their support and to Ms. Machel for her inspiring presence.

Sumaya Farhat-Naser Shares Strategies of Conflict Resolution

At a gathering generously hosted by Larissa Keet and Margo McAuliffe, Global Fund Board member Sumaya Farhat-Naser discussed her new book Rooted in the Land of the Olive Trees (available through the publisher at http://www.lenos.ch/).The book chronicles women's efforts to advance peace in a region mired in conflict. Dr. Farhat-Naser, former director of the Jerusalem Center for Women, a Global Fund grantee, is an award-winning peace and human rights activist.

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