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IAAD Local Events
Arizona:
Dinner at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Date/Time: Saturday, June 16, 2018 – 5:30 pm (closes at 10, stay as long as you’d like)
Location: Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 16091 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr, Peoria, AZ 85382
Cost: Every family pays for their meal, prices range( see link for menu )
www.bucadibeppo.com/menu/dinner/
MOST OF THE MEALS CAN FEED A FAMILY UP TO TWO-FIVE PEOPLE; fantastic food fantastic portions fantastic environment!!
Organizer: Katrina Villagomez, 480-486-9831
California:
Adults with Albinism Meet and Greet
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – 5:00 pm
Location: Tempest, 431 Natoma Street San Francisco 94103- A short walk from Powell Street Bart
Come have a bite and a drink with other adults with albinism.
Cost: Each person is responsible for purchasing their food and beverages.
Organizer: Natalie Devora 415-290-1098
4th Annual IAAD Celebration
Date/Time: Saturday, June 16, 2018 – 1:00 pm
Location: Piper Park 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur CA
Wear white clothes and bring a white rose.
Organizer: Rina Gonzales Cervantes (415) 936-9094 or perulibra2002@yahoo.com
Canada:
Dinner and Conversational IAAD Meetup
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – 6:30 pm
Location: Spring Rolls (in the Atrium), 40 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
RSVP Required: https://www.facebook.com/events/989374264570053/
Organizer: Shelly Francis, safas23@gmail.com
Please indicate on the FB event page whether you are going or contact me via email to ensure enough seating at the restaurant.
Individuals responsible for own food and drink purchase.
Oregon:
Event: Albinism Awareness Day Park Meet Up
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Place: North Clackamas Park in Milwaukie, OR
Details: Quick meet up for anyone interested; we’ll be set up by the playground area for a short time to chat and connect with others in the community. All our welcome! A few light snacks provided.
Contact/RSVP: Kay Mitchell, kay83lm@gmail.com
Virginia
International Albinism Awareness Day Panel Discussion and Dinner
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – 6:30 pm
Location: McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike Vienna VA 22182
Organizer: McLean Bible Church in partnership with The Salif Keita Global Foundation Inc.
For more information call 240-421-3681
International Events
Argentina:
Event: Celebration of the International Albinism Awareness Day
Date: Wednesday June 13, 2018
Time: All Day
Place: Buenos Aires, Rosario, Córdoba, Mendoza, Mar Del Plata, La Rioja, NEA
Details: Different groups are gathering in several cities all over the country. White balloons will be released in the air
Contact/RSVP:
https://www.facebook.com/ Albinismo-Argentina- 291270114354615/
https://www.facebook.com/ SimplementeAmigosSitioOficial/
https://www.facebook.com/ Amigos-albinos-de-Córdoba- 592670464244491/
https://www.facebook.com/ groups/117183778800277/
Mozambique
Event: Celebration of the International Albinism Awareness Day
Date: Wednesday June 13, 2018
Time: All day
Place: Maputo, Mozambique
Details: United Nations Agencies and civil society organizations in Mozambique, under the coordination of UNESCO, is celebrating the International Albinism Awareness Day with the following activities:
1. Photo Exhibition in Maputo in June
2. Social Media Stunts (with the tag #todosiguais)
3. SMS Biz Questionnaire to the public
Contact/RSVP: rw.solberg@unesco.org
IAAD is June 13th! How will you celebrate IAAD 2018?
June 13, 2018, is quickly approaching. This year’s theme is “Shining Our Light to the World.”
Last year, our community showed up well with walks, meet ups, picnics and even a benefit fashion show.
Are you hosting an event for International Albinism Awareness Day?
Let NOAH help spread the word about your celebration!
Please provide the following information to allow posting on NOAH’s website and social media channels:
Event:
Date:
Time:
Place:
Details:
Contact/RSVP:
Questions may be directed to iaad@3.19.125.119.
Announcing NOAH’s IAAD T-Shirt Design Contest Winner
ORDER YOUR SHIRT TODAY – LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE
In honor of International Albinism Awareness Day 2018, “Shining Our Light to the World”, NOAH is thrilled to announce the new NOAH IAAD t-shirt designed by Ashley Malson!
Pre-orders for t-shirts closed May 14th. Following the fulfillment of orders, any remaining inventory will be available through the NOAH Store.
History of International Albinism Awareness Day
On November 18, 2014, the United Nations’ General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing June 13th as International Albinism Awareness Day. This historic resolution confirmed the global focus on albinism advocacy. NOAH joins with the worldwide albinism community in encouraging everyone to celebrate and promote albinism awareness on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
The late Ambassador of the Mission of Somalia to the U.N., Geneva, Yusuf Mohamed Ismail Bari-Bari, led the effort to pass the resolution in cooperation with Under the Same Sun, an organization that promotes and protects the rights of people with albinism, particularly in Africa. Shortly thereafter, NOAH participated in a U.N. “side event” to celebrate the adoption of the resolution. The late Excellency Bari-Bari made opening and closing remarks at the event, which included sharing a story with Pope Francis in which he informed the Pontiff of the atrocities committed against people with albinism in Africa. Many other dignitaries also attended the event, and each made brief statements in support of the resolution. These attendees included representatives from the U.N. delegations from Italy, Israel, Canada and the United States, the U.N. Special Representative on Violence against Children, a representative from UNICEF, and several key individuals in the albinism community.
Meet Our “Shine The Light” Coordinator
This year, we are happy to welcome back Natalie Devora as she leads the campaign to Shine The Light for International Albinism Awareness Day. Natalie will be sharing more details soon about even more ways you can participate in this celebration with NOAH and others in the albinism community around the world.
Learn More About IAAD & Albinism
To learn more about International Albinism Awareness Day, check out these online resources:
International Albinism Awareness Day Facebook Page
International Albinism Awareness Day
History of International Albinism Awareness Day
Meet the Champions of the Albinism Cause: (United Nations Human Rights’ Albinism website)
Video Poem by Gcina Vabaza (Viewer Advisory: This video contains serious content intended for mature audiences. Graphic images included may not be suitable for young viewers.)
Questions
Email: IAAD@3.19.125.119
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