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PeacePal presents 

"Caravan to Peace"

Caravan to Peace will be held at the historic KiMo Theater in downtown Albuquerque on Friday, April 9, 2010. The event features the world premiere screening of an inspiring documentary—Stealing the Light—and a concert by world-renowned oud virtuoso Rahim Al-Haj. For VIP ticket holders, the reception with Afghani food and an opportunity to meet filmmaker Aimie Burns, Rahim Al-Haj and Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti starts at 5:30pm. The main event will begin at 7:00pm.

Stealing the Light examines the role of education in minimizing conflict and creating critical opportunities for children as well as creating infrastructure and stability in the region. This concept is examined through the story of Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti and his determination to build a school for Afghani children in his home town of Shin Kalay, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Green Village Schools was founded in March 2001 with only 16 students and grew to over 1,200 girls and boys by 2008. Sadly, tragedy struck in October of 2008 when an unidentified group of men looted the institution, bulldozed it, and destroyed everything, leaving it in a heap of rubble on the ground. Through the words of former students and Mohammad himself we see the impact Green Village Schools had on the students and village of Shin Kalay as well as the devestating aftermath of its loss. The film follows Mohammad on his emotional journey to rebuild the school and documents that while many are mourning the loss of their school, they are eager to continue their education.

Founded in 2007, Project PeacePal is an international peace through education organization striving to create the next generation of leaders and peace builders through friendships and the application of peace building skills in daily life. Project PeacePal and Green Village Schools are collaborating to continue Dr. Kharoti’s courageous project.

A photo exhibit featuring the children of Green Village Schools and a silent auction will round out the evening. Your attendance will help us rebuild the school and restore the light that was stolen from the children of Afghanistan.

www.peacepal.org
www.greenvillageschools.org
www.peacethrougheducationfilm.com
www.rahimalhaj.com 
 

Reserved Seating

Tickets:            
5:30pm. VIP Reception, Screening and Concert: $55
7pm. Screening and Concert (only): $25

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Please note:
There is no elevator at the KiMo Theatre.
Balcony seating may not be accessible to some persons due to the several flights of stairs. 
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