Global Festival May 20, 2006

YPIC Global FestivalMay 20th, 2006The United Nations Association of New York's Young Professionals for International Cooperation proudly presents its inaugural GLOBAL FESTIVAL.Please join us on May 20th at Lighthouse International to celebrate the many cultures around the world that are combating HIV/AIDS pandemics, while raising awareness and funds to help fight this disease. Today there are 1.5 million adults and children living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia; 21.5% of the adult population suffers from this pandemic in South Africa; and over 600,000 children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Zambia.Schedule of Events Registration and Reception: 6:00- 6:45 p.m.Discussion: 6:45- 7:00 p.m.Cultural Cabaret Part I: 7:00- 7:30 p.m.International Food Festival: 7:30- 8:45 p.m.Cultural Cabaret Part II: 8:45- 9:15 p.m.Raffle Drawing and Conclusion: 9:15- 10:00 p.m.Lighthouse International HeadquartersThe Sol and Lillian Goldman Building111 East 59th StreetBetween Lexington and Park AveOur Global Festival will celebrate many diverse cultures, and will include: * International Food Festival * Art Exhibitions * Cultural Cabarets * A Silent Auction * Raffle Drawings * A talk with Dr. Joanna Rubinstein, Director for Global Health and Science Initiatives at the UN Millennium Project * and much more!Raffle items include: * Two places in Tasting World's 4-Week Wine Course * Two $100 Travel Vouchers from STA Travel * and more!Face-to-Face will auction off three photographic portraits. Click here for a sneak preview!This Global Festival will raise funds to allow the United Nations Association of New York to continue our programmatic efforts and to assist UNA-USA's HERO campaign. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the HERO campaign, which helps strengthen African schools to provide quality education and to meet the basic needs of HIV/AIDS-affected children. HERO strives to better the lives of these children by providing comprehensive, holistic school-based support. They provide health and nutrition, infrastructure, water and sanitation, crisis support, capacity building, psycho-social support, and school resources.In today's increasingly globalized world, it is imperative for all nations to work together in the fight to eradicate HIV/AIDS. We would be honored if you would join in this worthy mission and attend our inaugural Global Festival! If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Liubov Grechen, Director of the Economic Development Committee, at 917-579-0814, or via email at [email protected] and Performers include: * Dr. Joanna Rubinstein, Director, Global Health Initiatives at the UN Millenium Project - www.unmillenniumproject.org * BARYNYA Entertainment - www.barynya.com * Frederick Wildman and Sons - www.frederickwildman.com * Tasting World - www.tastingworld.com * STA TRAVEL - www.statravel.com * Artefact Pardo Gallery * David Krut Projects - www.davidkrut.com * Face-to-Face: An Intimate Response to AIDS in South Africa - www.facetofaceaids.org * Mimi Fertz Gallery- www.mimiferzt.com * Zorya Fine Art - www.zoryafineart.com * Enrique Marquez & Emily Popham * Martha Voulgari * Samyukta Ranganathan * China Fun * Glaceau - www.glaceau.com * Indian Café - www.indiancafe.com * El Deportivo * Ming's Garden * Harambee Dance Company - www.harambeedancecompany.com * Harry N. Abrams * The Vendome Press * Acanthus Press - www.acanthuspress.com * Russian Samovar - www.russiansamovar.com * Veselka - www.veselka.com * The Artisan CenterTICKET INFORMATION: Admission only through Online Registration. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.UNA and YPNYC Members: $50.00Non-Members: $55.00*Click here to register for UNA-NY YPIC's Global Festival!http://www.unanyc.org/events/ticket052006event.html

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