| UPCOMING | DETAILS |
| 09.17.10 | Writers of Outstanding Words (WOW) will present their first auction for the benefit of the Restavek Freedom Foundation. They will auction The Friendship Quilt that was created by energetic youth who are a part of WOW of Cincinnati. The Friendship Auction takes place at the Rookwood Towers Health Foundation, 3-5PM at 3805 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 513-458-6000 or contact Sabina Barron 513-731-0847. |
| 11.05.10-11.06.10 | Mid-Atlantic Orphan Summit held at Evangelical Free Church of Hershey, Hershey, PA. Restavek Freedom Foundation will present and have an exhibit booth on display. The event will focus on adoption, foster care and international orphan care. Details here |
| 11.05.10- 11.06.10 | Unbound, a student-led movement that’s informing young people to fight modern-day slavery in all its forms, Cincinnati, OH. Restavek Foundation will be partnering with Unbound. View website |
| PAST DATES | DETAILS |
| 07.22.10 | International Justice Mission (IJM)'s 5 Weeks for Freedom, at the Freedom Center, 4-8PM, Cincinnati, OH. FREE admission. "Get a special sneak preview of the Freedom Center’s upcoming “In-vis-i-ble” exhibit, and hear from leaders of today’s anti-slavery movement, including the 5 Weeks for Freedom riding team, and IJM and Freedom Center staff. Join with other Ohioans to fight for an end to modern-day slavery"- IJM. Click here to find out more. Restavek Freedom Foundation will present at the Freedom Center. Please join us! |
| 06.06.10 | St. John's United Church of Christ, Newport, KY. Presentation of the Restavek Foundation's work in Haiti. |
| 05.17.10 | YPRF's Volleyball Tournament 2-6pm at The Sandbar 4625 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45226 (in Four Seasons Marina). Young Professionals for Restavek Freedom contact or for more about YPRF click here. Tournament details here |
| 05.08.10 | Service Speaks Conference, DePaul University. Jill Mairn talks with DePaul students about the work of the Foundation in Haiti and attends service project presentations. |
| 04.16.10- 04.18.10 | Clinton Global Initiative University, University of Miami Florida We participated in the Human Trafficking panel at CGI U. "Human Trafficking: How this Global Problem Affects our Local Communities" session. View CGI U's website |
| 04.10.10 | Hattie Simon's Jazz Mitzvah Benefit Concert for Haiti's Children, Biddeford, ME Not open to the public, View website Click here to make a donation to her campaign |
| 03.11.10 | Soiree Pour Haiti, 6PM at Deer Park High School Gymnasium Flyer |
| 02.27.10 | Haiti Alive: A Cultural Extravaganza 7 PM University of Cincinnati Tangeman University Center in the UC Great Hall. Event Details Flyer |
| 02.26.10 | For Haiti Sake,8PM at Sky City, Augusta GA An evening of musical wonderfulness. Flyer |
| 02.25.10 | Loveland High School Fundraiser - Flyer |
| 02.25.10 | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Presentation to first and second year med students about the Restavek foundation and relief efforts post earthquake. |
| 02.18.10 | Columbia University Fundraising Event - Lost Childhood: A Conversation about Child Domestic Servitude in Haiti. February 18th, 6-9pm. Flyer |
| 02.12.10 | RISE UP HAITI Fundraising Event TIME: 6:45PM PLACE: Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington, KY Event Broadcast Poster Poster 2 & Flyer |
| 02.04.10 | Berry College Circle K Club, "Give Back Night" Fundraising Event: Chili's Restaurant on Turner-McCall Boulevard in Rome, GA. Time: 11 AM – 11 PM Contact: Bruce Coupon Flyer |
| 02.04.10 | UC Symposium to Explore UC Help for Haiti Link |
| 02.04.10 | Heartbeats for Haiti Benefit- Sayler Park Recreation Center - $5 donation at door, proceeds benefit the Restavek Foundation. Flyer |
| 01.18.10 - 01.30.10 | Boca & Nada Restaurants, Cincinnati OH - MWEN SE AYITI TOU - WE ARE HAITI TOO Week long fundraising benefit on behalf of the Restavek Foundation. Please enjoy great food with your friends and family, while helping a great cause! Link |
| 01.29.10 | Young Professionals for Restavek Freedom Fundraising Event - Friday, Jan 29th @9PM - Molly Malone's, with a family-friendly restaurant/bar in Pleasant Ridge. 10% of all proceeds and tips from 6pm-10pm will go to Haiti relief through the Restavek Foundation. The Hanky Panks (an AWESOME local cover band), will be playing from 9:00 to close! |
| 01.30.10 | The Nativity Code Concert Fundraising Event - Sat, Jan 30th @9PM Silverton Cafe 7201 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati OH 45236 Event Flyer |
| 01.22-23.10 | Resurrect Haiti will be held for two consecutive nights: Friday and Saturday evenings, January 22 - 23, 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Event Description |
| 01.22.10 | Young Professional for Restavek Children Fundraising Event: Stetson Square Clubhouse, 3010 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219: Event Flyer |
| 01.18.10 | Freedom Center, Cincinnati OH - Martin Luther King Day Event and Restavek Foundation-Free Admission: Freedom Center Link |
| 01.17.10 | Young Professionals for Restavek Freedom Meeting this Sunday at 2PM to start planning all logistics, social events and fundraisers to benefit the relief efforts for the Restavek Children. Please email Samir for more details/location: samirmaziz@gmail.com |
| 01.16.10 | Hyde Park, Cincinnati OH @ Noon - Plannng session for Young Professionals interested in helping spread awareness and fundraise for the Restavek Foundation. |
| Jan - Feb 2010 | Stop Traffick Fashion has graciously decided to donate 15% of their sales revenue in January and February to the Restavek Foundation. They sell accessories made by survivors of human trafficking. Please visit their website today: StopTraffickFashion.com |
| 05.23.09 | Mwen Se Ayiti Tou ( I Am Haiti Too) Conference- A Call For Change, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Historic Gathering of 500+ Haitian Leaders to discuss the Restavek system. |
| 06.11.09 | Summit Country Day High School's Rock for Restavek Benefit Concert, Cincinnati OH |
| 07.16.09- 07.19.09 | CNN Anderson Cooper 360 in Haiti Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN, traveled to Haiti to see firsthand the work the foundation does for restavek children. We spent 2 days with CNN's crew and producers, educating them on the reality of restavek life and visiting restavek children throughout the country. |
| 09.22.09-09.25.09 | Clinton Global Initiative, New York NY The foundation was invited to attend the Clinton Global Initiative, a global gathering of non-profit and corporate leaders working on some of the most pressing problems of our world. CGI members develop specific, measurable Commitments to Action, outlining a project's intent, target audience, costs and success metrics. Click the following links for the CGI Website, to watch the Human Trafficking breakout session or to view photos. |
| 10.18.09 | Tavares Library Book Signing & Discussion, Orlando FL Open to public. Contact library for details: 352-742-6204 314 North New Hampshire Ave, Tavares FL 32778 |
| 10.16.09 | University of Central Florida, Orlando FL Discussion with Philosophy Department students that have read Restavec and are looking for ways to combat the situation. |
| 10.8.09 | St. Catharine's College, St. Catharine KY Lunch & discussion with Freshman students that have read Restavec. |
| 11.17.09 | University of Cincinnati, International Education Week, Cincinnati OH Keynote speech, presentation and discussion. Free and open to the public. UC's Tangeman University Center, Great Hall. Event starts at 7PM. Click here for event details. |
| 11.18.09 | University of Cincinnati, International Education Week, Clermont Campus Kickoff Keynote speech, presentation and discussion. Free and open to the public. 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103 |
| 12.07.09 | Saint Aloysius Gonzaga School, Cincinnati OH Discussion with Junior High Students about Restavec book. |
| 12.17.09 | Annunciation Elementary School, Cincinnati OH Discussion and storytelling with 5-8th Graders about Restavec book. |
