FYI

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From: HEALTH-L - Carol DeVoe <[log in to unmask]>

> Members of UNICEF and USAID will convene the much needed Conference on Street Children in Lusaka, Zambia to
address the immense problem of children living on the street in this sub-Saharan African country.
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> To supplement this effort, The François-Xavier Bagnoud Foundation, Project Concern, International and The
Fountain of Hope will be working with Zambian youth in creating the ZAMBIAN FORUM FOR CHILDREN  to provide a
vehicle for kids to express their concerns, ideas, hopes and needs to the high-powered international agencies
also working on their behalf. This is an important battlefield in the fight against AIDS in Africa.
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> The Zambian Forum for Children will be a  newsworthy first of its kind event that brings together children
from the major urban areas in Zambia to critically analyze issues they are facing, through creative cultural
mediums like drama, art, film, debate and music.  The focus on children's needs and ability to successfully
respond to communtiy problems is paramount.  The goal of the Forum is to help further develop leadership
skills and increase the ability for participants to address the problems they face in their communities, while
also encouraging them to work together.
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> Support for this effort will inspire these youth and attract more attention to the way that African people
are struggling to overcome the AIDS disaster.
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> Following is flyer information to photocopy and distribute......
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> "It's time we involve and support the children of Africa in the process of confronting their problems. The
days of paternalism are over."
> - Albina du Boisrouvray, President, AFXB
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> Zambian Forum For Children
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> Supported by:  Association François-Xavier Bagnoud, Project Concern, Intl. and Fountains Of Hope
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> November 5 thru 8, 2000 Lusaka, Zambia
> Mulungushi Int'l. Conference Ctr.
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> The Zambian Forum For Children will be a gathering of Street Kids to run concurrently with UNICEF AND
USAID'S Street Kids
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> Zambian artists...
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> «»  Potiano Kaiche  «»  Saint Michael  «»  The Movie Posse «»
>  «»  The Burning Youth  «»
> «»  Comedian Augustine Lungu  «»  Aamashiwi  «»
>
> ...have pledged to raise their voices in support of the children
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> Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, former President of Zambia will address the youth
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> These children also need your support to make sure their participation inside and beyond the walls of the
Lusaka meeting is effective.
>
>
> Please RSVP to:  Carol DeVoe @ +1 212.246.0202 extension 3022 or: [log in to unmask]  You may also
contact Carol for an MS Word version of the flyer suitable for posting.
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