Forthcoming events
If you'd like to organise an event to raise funds for War
Child, please contact your state coordinator.
War Child Australia is a small, all-volunteer organisation.
We rely on the goodwill of supporters
to help us raise awareness of, and funds for, War Child's
work around the world.
Prayers For Our Planet: We are all the Same
Opening Friday 12 October 2007 6-9pm, exhibition continues until 3 November 2007. Gallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday / 10am - 4pm.
Brisbane-based artist Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox supports War Child Australia with this exhibition, pledging 9% of the proceeds of sales during the exhibition. Read more about Kathryn and her art on her website or blog. Kathryn has travelled extensively and enjoyed conversations with people from many parts of the world. These conversations and experiences inform Kathryn's art. Kathryn says, "“During my travels I have come across people who carry childhood memories of war. I hope my contribution will give children affected by war some experience of peace.”
Join Kathryn at the opening, or alternatively hear her speak at the PeaceMAPP workshop at the University of Queensland's Australian Centre For Peace and Conflict Studies. The title of her presentation is Art, Artists + Conversations = Peace Talks? on October 16 2007.
Past events
July 2006 A Midwinter Night's Dream, an auction of artworks inspired by childhood dreams of more than 20 artists and celebrities, was a great night and a fabulous fundraiser, with more than $22,000 raised for War Child's field work. A huge thanks to all at the Brisbane Advertising and Design Club (BAD), who organized the event in support of War Child.
Pictures from A Midwinter Night's Dream (top to bottom, left to right): Shane Murray and Sandra Hind, Presidents of BAD; War Child Australia's Bea Duffield (left) with Deputy Lord Mayor of Brisbane
David Hinchliffe; War Child Australia Chair Rebecca Sparrow; some of the pillow cases that were auctioned.
There are many ways you can help raise awareness and funds for War Child. Read about fundraising events previously organised by War Child supporters under Past events for 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming events in your area. And if you're interested in organising an event, click here.
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