Sunday 11 March 2012

Our 'all things international' day -Thursday 8th March- International Women's Day

A fantastic day - celebrated by 50 members and guests. Stimulating conversations, women with similar interests meeting up, sharing of ideas.
Suzanne Garrett spoke on ACWW Projects around the world.
Lyn Harris, Miriam Stackhouse & Suzanne Garrett formed a panel taking questions from members on our International Work.
A delightful lunch celebrating International Womens Day.
A very full Dining Room, decorated in the Women's Movement Colours.
In the afternoon we focused on our 2012 Country of Study - Cambodia.
Mrs Bopha Lim taught us a few words of Kmher and spoke on Women in Cambodia, today and historically.

Mrs Bopha Lim, Cambodian Women's Association, addressing the gathering.

Kerrie Meehan of Fairly Cambodian bought a display of goods that she brings from Cambodia to sell. She also spoke of the projects she supports and showed the gathering a film on the development of a Children's Hospital in Cambodian.
Tim Bowman finished the day, speaking on Cambodia with Love and the Who Will Village that this project supports.
An interesting day, enjoyed by all.

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