Adelaide

Around the World in 60 minutes, a fundraising concert. Sunday 5 July 2009 2.30 pm, St. Ignatius Church Hall, William Street Norwood.
Irish, Scottish, Spanish, Russian, Afghan, Klezmer and Australian ...
All proceeds to the Vocational Training Centre in Kabul. Enquiries: Ruth, email.
 

Malalai Joya was elected to the first Afghan parliament but evicted for speaking out against the warlords. For the last five years she has lived under constant threat and moves between safe houses daily. Her book will resonate around the world.

The speaking tour was supported by District 23 Zontians in Area 2 (SA & NT) and the Australian Eucation Union.

RAWA member Shazia visited Australia in late May and June. Proceedings from all events of the upcoming tour went towards support for RAWA's Hewad High School in Rawalpindi and OPAWC's Vocational Training Centre.

Adelaide

"Mad May Day" Chinese banquet of Soroptimist International of Torrens Monday 4 May 2009
7 pm for 7.30 pm start, Ming's Palace, 157- 159 Gouger Street.
Proceeds go to the Vocational Training Centre supported by SAWA, to the Riverland Domestic Violence Unit and to the Hajare school in Nepal.

Urgent SAWA Appeal: Support Afghan Widows. Friday 3 April 2009 6.30 - 9.30 pm, Australian Education Union Main Hall, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063; supported by Australian Education Union (SA) and WILPF.

• Brief overview of SAWA's work
• Kabul 2008 - a documentary of the recent visit of SAWA convenor Matthias Tomczak to Kabul, followed by open discussion with Matthias
• The Three of Us - Adelaide band
• Bahar - traditional Afhgan music

"A varied musical afternoon", an event of Soroptimist International of the South Pacific celebrating its 30th birthday; Sunday 25 May 2008 2 pm, Unley Uniting Church (Unley Road corner of Edmund Avenue). Proceeds to SAWA. Download a PDF form for bookings before 11 May.

Screening of "A View From a Grain of Sand" Sunday 30 March 2008 1 pm, in the Adelaide Unitarian Church meeting hall, 99 Osmond Terrace Norwood.

Sydney

"Shopping for SAWA" Saturday 22 November 2008 10 am - 5 pm at 98 Darling Street East Balmain, supported by Tamarind Trading. A chance to buy quality gifts (craft work, home wares and jewellery from Africa and beyond) at great prices. Most items between $10 and $35, with 50% of the profit going to RAWA. There will also be a selection of Afghan fabric craft in support of RAWA.

Third Annual SAWA Lunch. Thursday 20 November 2008 12 noon for 12.30 pm, Finola's Restaurant, Balmain Bowling Club, 156 Darling Street Balmain. 3 delicious courses $50 ($35 concession). Drinks available at the bar. Bring friends to make up a table of 4 or 6. Bookings before 13 November. For tickets and information phone Dawn Atkinson on 9810 9093.

Fundraiser for SAWA-Australia. A wonderful range of resin and silver jewellery and African craftwork at great prices. Saturday 6 September 10 am - 5 pm, 29 Ballast Point Road, Birchgrove. For more information call June Lunsman (9810 6885).

Fundraising dinner Monday 10 March 2008 6.30 for 7 pm, Finola's Restaurant, Balmain Bowling Club, 156 Darling Street Balmain. Special guest speaker Michael Raper, former President of ACOSS and Director of the National WelfareRights Network. Auctions run by renowned mime artist Jean-Paul Bell. Bookings before 29 February. For tickets and information phone Dawn Atkinson (9810 9093) or Joan Chapman (after 5 pm, 9555 7249).

Hobart

Palm Sunday Rally for peace Saturday 15 March 2008 12.30 pm, Parliament House lawns Hobart. Speakers will address the occupation of Iraq, the occupation of Afghanistan (speaker: De-arne Hodges, SAWA), the occupation of Palestine, the war on civil liberties.

Inverloch (Victoria)

Community charity day, 15 December 2007 4 - 8pm; all funds raised go to SAWA.

Castlemaine

"Kabul October 2008" Thursday 11 December 2008 Ray Bradfield Rooms
You are invited to view this 30 min DVD that documents the visit of the National Convener of SAWA-Australia to Kabul, have a lovely afternoon tea and the chance to buy wonderful Afghan women's crafts - great Xmas presents. Admission $10. Contact Grace Mccaughey on 5472 1128 or 0407 179 111.