Events
Upcoming Events
Sudanese Women’s Resilience: Waging Hope on War from CT to Sudan
A gathering to raise awareness about the war in Sudan, especially the impact on families, and to support grassroots humanitarian work. Eman Salih, Yale Postdoctoral Associate in Public Health, and other Sudanese women leaders will share their experience, insight, and resilience. This is an opportunity to build solidarity with Sudanese communities in Connecticut. This kid-friendly event is FREE for all. Enjoy henna designs by refugee artists. There will be opportunities to donate at the event. Tea and sweets will be available. The event is co-sponsored by IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, CRIW and Havenly.
May 11, 2024, 4 pm
Dixwell Q House, 197 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT
“Afghan Women’s Narratives Through Art:
Exploring Themes of Identity and Home”
A Public Exhibit of Photographs and “Story Cloths”
These events were made by possible through the generous support of the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, the International Association of New Haven and partnerships with Penrhyn and Rod Cook and the Kehler Liddell Gallery.
May 23 - June 23, 2024
Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT
International Festival of Arts & Ideas - Guided Tour: “Afghan Women’s Narratives Through Art: Exploring Themes of Identity and Home”
During World Refugee Week, join Hossna Samadi, cofounder of CRIW and former Afghan refugee, as she guides you through this unique exhibit showcasing the artistic creations from two CRIW Expressive Arts Initiatives which allowed mostly preliterate women from rural Afghanistan who are often unheard due to barriers of language, gender, poverty, and education, to tell their own stories through their photographs and hand-sewn “story cloths”. The tour will provide a rare and powerful glimpse into the women’s rich and vibrant representations of strength, identity, love of homeland and memories of loss. Tour will include refreshments prepared by refugee women. This event was made possible through the generous support of the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, the International Association of New Haven, and partnerships with Penrhyn and Rod Cook and the Kehler Liddell Gallery. Special thanks to the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.
Friday, June 21, 2024, 3-4 pm
Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT
Past Events
March 8, 2024 - A special event featuring Dr. Homeira Qaderi to commemorate International Women’s Day.