Small Survivors: Vulnerable Children of Uganda. Photographs by Stephen Shames
Sunday, April 6th 1:00 PM - August 15th
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Acclaimed documentary photographer Stephen Shames brings back images of children whose lives have been indelibly changed by civil war and AIDS. Many are now in school thanks to Shames' efforts. Special Opening Event Sunday, April 6, 1pm – 4pm Includes Invited Speakers Live Music & Reception Speakers and discussion: Photographer Stephen Shames Journey to Noted photojournalist Stephen Shames has won awards from Leica the Dr. Elliot Fratkin Conflict in Dr. Joanne Corbin – Returning the Tears: Healing After War in Dr. Corbin, Associate Professor, Smith College School for Social Work, will describe the experiences of children and families in the process of healing from the armed conflict in northern Uganda and her work in Ugnadan displaced person camps training local providers and encouraging use of traditional cultural practices as part of the healing process. Followed by performance by the African music ensemble SWARAY and the African Safari and Reception in the galleries This event is free. This event is co-sponsored by ACANA (African Cultural Alliance of North America) www.acanaus.org This exhibit and program has received major support from The Pennsylvania Humanities Council The Honickman Foundation Laurie Wagman & Irvin J. Borowsky
Dr. Fratkin is Director of African Studies, Smith College. He has taught as a Fulbright Scholar in Eritrea and was part of theWorld Bank Inspection Panel investigating complaints about the building of the Chad-Cameroon Oil Pipeline.
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