Run for South Sudan Women in Atlanta, September 2014
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DUNIA Magazine and its Women Are Core initiative invite you to a 3K Run/Walk for the women of South Sudan. A united front… a healthy run… a fun family affair, followed by an evening of multi-cultural entertainment on September 20th, 2014 in Atlanta, GA. The Run/Walk, now an annual event, promises to be a melting pot of different cultures for the Afrikan woman, who will “never have to walk alone again”.
The main objectives of this year’s 3K Run/Walk include:
• To support organizations on the ground in the country that are actively involved in improving literacy in South Sudan where only 1 in 10 South Sudanese women are able to read and write.
• To raise awareness and encourage participants to support organizations involved in the healthcare sector of the country where 1 in 7 South Sudanese women will die in pregnancy or childbirth.
Due to the ongoing conflict in South Sudan which started in December of 2013, UN numbers show that over half of the population is displaced from their homes and are living in camps.
Run with Us!
South Sudan only gained independence in 2011. Our primary goal is to help raise awareness about the challenges faced by South Sudanese women.
Date: September 20, 2014
Venue: Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30307
Time: 8AM Est
Event program
Morning: The Run starting at 8AM – 1PM at the beautiful Candler Park in Atlanta (1500 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta GA 30307). Invite family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and run with them for a worthy cause … let’s make it fun.
Evening: The Concert. The run in the morning will be followed by an evening of culture starting at 6PM where you are invited to meet members of the South Sudanese community, listen to their stories, enjoy their culture, get a taste of African food, be entertained by live performances. Exciting speakers will be featured as well. Location: Mozambi Event Hall, 6167 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain GA 30083. Entrance is free.
Performing: South Sudanese artists Meve Alange & Yaba Angelosi
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