Re: Dorothy Granada at Berkeley Friends Church Sunday, April 29 7pm--DETAILS

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Hello, Friends---some of you may have had a challenge opening David's attachment.  Just in case, here is the information.  I do hope that all of you will join us.  Dorothy is a wonderful friend, and a tireless healthcare provider to the people of Nicaragua.  I know you will enjoy the evening.  In peace, with joy---Sherri

 

A FUND-RAISING EVENT TO SUPPORT

WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE IN RURAL NICARAGUA

Please join Dorothy Granada for:

“SKILLS TO SAVE LIVES” (Destrezas para Salvar Vidas)

A program in support of poor women in

Rural Nicaragua

 

 

“The health care system in Nicaragua has improved greatly, yet poor women continue to die as a result of preventable illness during pregnancy and giving birth.  Our work assists those at the forefront of rural health care: Traditional Midwives and Community Health Workers”

                                        Dorothy Granada, RN

 

 

Following the International Fast for Life and her work with Nuremberg Actions at Concord Naval Weapons Station, Dorothy Granada has worked for 25 years providing health care to women in rural Nicaragua.  Her work has been recognized both nationally and internationally.   Among the awards received:

-          The International Pfeffer Peace Prize of the Fellowship of Reconciliation

-          Dr. Hugo Behm Award of the Central American Institute of international Health

-           Best Practices in Community Health of the World Health Council

-          The Order of Rubén Darío of the Government of Nicaragua

 

Sunday, April 29th; 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Berkeley Friends Church, 1600 Sacramento St. at Cedar

            two blocks from North Berkeley BART station

 

  Donation: $12 ­­– $50 sliding scale requested; no one turned away for lack of funds

 

Sponsored by: Ecumenical Peace Institute (www.epicalc.org) & The Women’s Empowerment Network (www.nicahealth.org)

Cosponsored by Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace and Justice

Wheelchair accessible, ramp on Cedar Street at west end of building

 

Please contact us a dorothy...@gmail.com with any questions.  Thanks

 

 

 

In a message dated 4/17/2012 9:47:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, davidha...@igc.org writes:

Friends,
Dorothy Granada is a wonderful friend - formerly a co-Director of Friends Peace Center in Managua, Nicaragua. Come and feel inspired by her life and joy in bringing health to the people in Nicaragua over the past 25 years.
Hope to see you there.
Peace,
David Hartsough