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HER International, a local charity that works to provide educational opportunities and sustainable life skills to marginalized women and children in Canada and Nepal is working with two other groups to create an important night advocating for marginalized women. Her International, alongside H.O.P.E. Outreach and House of HOPE, a local charity that provides nightly outreach for homeless and exploited women in the Okanagan香蕉视频直播攁nd also offers a safe house for women wanting to exit street life 香蕉视频直播� are coming together to
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The event, HOPE in HER Eyes, will be held Friday, February 9 at the Laurel Packing House downtown.
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Women facing significant challenges in both our local and global community could be our mothers, sisters, daughters, or aunts, explains Tamara McLellan, co-Executive Director of Her International.
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HOPE in HER Eyes will feature stories of hope and bring together a community to create strength and support for those who need it. It will also be a chance for men to come to the table in support of this global issue.
The evening event will feature a Nepalese buffet dinner, an art auction by local artists, live music, henna, and an eye-gazing station for the brave to try out.
To purchase tickets for Feb. 9 visit the.
If you or your company are interested in helping sponsor this event, please contact info@herinternational.org.
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