AHF: Women of Action (WOA) Honor ‘International Day of the Girl Child’ Sunday, Oct 11th with Events in L.A. & Worldwide
Events, including a gallery event in DTLA Sunday from 1pm to 5pm,
focus on girls ages 5 through 13 affected by HIV around the world
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of International
Day of the Girl, Women
of Action, an affiliate of AIDS
Healthcare Foundation (AHF), will be hosting a gallery event in DTLA
this Sunday, October 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
featuring photos and videos of—and art created by—girls ages five (5)
through thirteen (13) affected by HIV around the world. Under the
umbrella ‘She’s Her Ally’ (hashtag: #ShesHerAlly), the WOA initiative—in
support of International Day of the Girl Child—strives for global
fellowship, understanding, and empowerment among young girls, with the
ultimate goal of maintaining their health and well-being. Countries
represented in the Women of Action/AHF celebrations include: China,
Russia, India, Mexico, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and the United
States, with Los Angeles as host U.S. city.
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GALLERY EVENT – DTLA – International Day of the Girl Child |
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Women of Action (WOA), an AHF affiliate, will honor and celebrate |
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Countries represented include: China, Russia, India, Mexico, |
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| WHEN: |
October 11th, 1 – 5 p.m. |
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| WHERE: |
The Unique Space |
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| 1275 East 6th Street | |||
| Los Angeles, CA, 90021 United States | |||
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Additional details: |
Free valet, food, and drinks. Crafts will be available for kids. |
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B-ROLL: |
Video will be shown at 2:30 p.m. |
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About AHF
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS
healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care
and/or services to over 492,000 individuals in 36 countries worldwide in
the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Asia. For
more information, visit www.aidshealth.org,
find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth
and follow us on Twitter: @AIDSHealthcare
Contacts
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Ged Kenslea
mobile:
323-791-5526
ged.kenslea@aidshealth.org
or
Sway
Benns
mobile: 703-498-7287
sway.benns@aidshealth.org
