March 2010
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| March E-News: Celebrate Mothers Today on International Women's Day MATERNAL HEALTH: | MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH: Celebrate Mothers Today on International Women's Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a day established more than 100 years ago to celebrate the achievements of women past, present and future. This year we want you to think about mothers on International Women’s Day. Mothers like Hasena, Stella and Hamidah.
 Hasena |
Hasena can protect her children from malaria thanks to AMREF's work in Afar. |  Stella |
Stella suffered a birth injury but was given her dignity back by an AMREF surgeon. |  Hamidah |
Hamidah can support her family thanks to AMERF's job skills program. |
All of these women have faced tragedy but have emerged more resilient, healthy and better capable of managing their health through AMREF's life-saving work. Please make your International Women's Day donation today.
WORLD WATER DAY:  New Partnership with EcoWater Canada!
In celebration of World Water Day on March 22nd EcoWater Canada will donate a portion of all sales in the month of March to support AMREF’s life saving water and sanitation programs.
EcoWater has also introduced EcoRilla, a new community spokesperson to explain the importance of conserving water. In sub-Saharan Africa, 2 in 5 people lack safe water. A baby in Africa is over 500 times more likely to die from diarrhea than a baby in Europe or North America. But AMREF’s water and sanitation projects are bringing sustainable clean water sources to communities across East Africa. Learn more and make your donation today!
SAVE THE DATE:
Great Music and Hot Auction Items at Marketplace Gala
 This year’s African Marketplace Gala is going to be our best event yet – with great music and lavish auction items. Guests will have the chance to bid on a luxurious 4-night stay (including airfare) at the beautiful Jasper Park Lodge. The winner will take in shimmering glaciers and crystal clear lakes in the most picturesque town in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This year’s guests will also hear authentic African rhythms with performances by the Mujejeje Marimba band and Muhtadi and the World Drummers.
EVENT: Hit Comedy Play to Support AMREFThe Canadian premier of the critically acclaimed comedy play Single Black Female is coming to Toronto with a portion of proceeds benefiting AMREF Canada!
Single Black Female is a two-woman show that explores the lives of hip ladies as they search for love, clothes and dignity. Nominated for an LA Weekly Theatre Award for best comedy, Single Black Female has been called “Hilarious, Authentic and Poignant.” : | |
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