Emergency USA
EMERGENCY USA is a USA based organization devoted to the promotion of a culture of solidarity, peace and respect for human rights.
EMERGENCY USA provides support to projects that offer free, high quality medical and surgical treatment for the victims of war and poverty.
Events
Oakland, CA: Art Exhibition
January 6th - 27, 2012
When:
Come meet the artist at the opening on Friday, January 6th from 5 to 9 pm &
at the closing on Friday, January 27th from 5 to 9 pm
Who:
This art exhibition is free and open to the public
Where:
Rock! Paper! Scissors! Collective - 2278 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, CA
For more information or to RSVP, email:
Click here for the Facebook event page
VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS NATIONWIDE ...
San Francisco, CA: Film screening of Back Home Tomorrow
May 29th, 2011
Directors Fabrizio Lazzaretti and Paolo Santolini share the stories of two children affected by war to present the remarkable work of the medical humanitarian aid organization EMERGENCY. Yagoub fled Darfur with his family and now lives in the Mayo Refugee Camp in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum where he awaits a serious heart operation. In Afghanistan, Murtaza recuperates in Kabul at EMERGENCY’s hospital after losing his right hand to a landmine. The directors expertly interweave these two fascinating and heartfelt stories without commentary to create a film of rich complexities and emotional resonance. This film received the Cinereach Award for conveying vital messages through artful storytelling at the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in 2009. Q&A after the film with our special guest from Milan, Alessandro Bertani, Vice President of EMERGENCY.
When:
Sunday, May 29th, 2011 from 11 am to 1 pm PST
Who:
This documentary screening is free and open to the public
Where:
Red Victorian Movie House; The Red Vic at 1727 Haight Street
For more information or to RSVP, email:
Click here for the Facebook event page
Washington, DC: Volunteer Meet Up
EMERGENCY USA - DC Group Meeting - Wednesday, April 6th 6:30 - 8:45pm
This meeting is open to previous, new and interested volunteers, so please invite others.
Main Meeting Room at the Tenley-Friendship Library
Once you enter the library, please go up the stairs to the "Main Meeting Room."
Questions: dc@emergencyusa.org
San Francisco, CA: Film screening of Rethink Afghanistan
Rethink Afghanistan is a ground-breaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war. http://rethinkafghanistan.com/videos.php
When:
Wednesday, Febuary 23rd, 2011 from 6 pm to 8 pm PST
Who:
This documentary screening is free and open to the public
Where:
Sports Basement at 1590 Bryant Street in "The Grotto" on the first floor
For more information, contact:
Austin, TX: EMERGENCY USA Miles to Afghanistan Benefit Concert
When:
Friday, October 1st, 2010 at 8:30pm
Who:
Featuring The Organic Mechanics, Hardproof Afrobeat Orchestra, Grimy Styles,
and Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys (with DJs TBA).
Where:
The Scoot Inn
1308 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78702
Why:
Listen to great tunes and learn more about EMERGENCY USA and how you can get involved!
$10 at the door with 100% of proceeds to benefit EMERGENCY USA
For more information, contact:
todd@emergencyusa.org
Washington, DC: The Opening Reception for the
2010 EMERGENCY USA National Volunteer Conference
Friday, May 28, 2010 – 6:30 – 9:30 PM
An evening of solidarity and good company
with Distinguished Guest Speakers:
Dr. Akec Khoc
Ambassador of The Republic Of The Sudan
Dr. Nafisa Abdullah, MD
Spokesperson for EMERGENCY USA
Alessandro Bertani
Vice President of EMERGENCY ITALY
LIVE MUSIC BY ANDREW KUTT
Event Location:
The Chastleton Historic Ballroom
1701 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
RSVP to: DC@emergencyusa.org
Suggested Donation of $10 at the Event
We thank our sponsor Domenico Sacca' of Red Ink Imports, Italian Wine Importer
And Alessandro Locci of the Italian Store
Washington, DC: Reception Friday May 28, 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HOWARD ZINN
SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2010 at 5:00PM
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90010
With
Theresa & Blase Bonpane, Ry Cooder, Sonali Kolhatkar
Jim Lafferty, Tom Hayden, KB Solomon, Hector Aristizabal
Margaret Prescod, Ross Altman, Frank Dorrel, Wil B
Marco Rambaldo, Tom English, Larry Dilg, Mauro Sacchi
There will be a screening of an Edited Version of
"You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train"
Documentary about Howard Zinn
Questions, contact Shae Popovich at the OOA:
323-852-9808 - shae.popovich@gmail.com
Media Sponsor KPFK 90.7 FM Radio: www.kpfk.org
Howard Zinn Web Site: www.howardzinn.org
Among those presenting at this memorial will be volunteers from EMERGENCY USA who will speak to the very profound and personal inspiration that Howard Zinn had on thier lives as well as the significance and legacy of his actions in support of EMERGENCY USA.
In the context of this venue, and remembering and celebrating Howard Zinn's call to action, one very special past event must be mentioned. In May of 2006, Howard Zinn and Dr. Gino Strada (Executive Director and Founder of the NGO EMERGENCY) co-presented at the Just War event at this same venue in Los Angeles.
You can view the CSPAN footage of the 2006 Just War event online at:
http://fora.tv/2006/05/12/Gino_Strada_and_Howard_Zinn#chapter_01
Atlanta, GA: 4th Annual War and Health Conference: "Mind, Body, and Soul"
March 27, 2010 - Emory University in Atlanta, GA
11648 Pierce Drive Atlanta, GA 30322
EMERGENCY USA, Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, and the Emory University Institute for Human Rights invite you to the 4th Annual War and Health Conference on March 27, 2010 at Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
This year's theme, “Mind, Body, and Soul”, allows the audience and speakers to collaborate across disciplines in exploring the implications of armed conflict on public health, and conceptualizing pathways to reconciliation and recovery. The conference will provide both global and domestic perspectives through speakers representing the private and public sectors, advocacy groups, and research organizations.
Expected topics include physical trauma, decision-making and resource management in humanitarian crisis settings, mental and psychosocial implications of war, clinical therapy and treatment approaches, and cost to infrastructure.
Proceeds from this event will support EMERGENCY USA – Life Support for Civilian Victims of War and Poverty (www.emergencyusa.org) in their 2010 campaign to send $250,000 of medical supplies and equipment to assist with provision of free, high-standard medical and surgical care to civilian victims of war in Afghanistan.
For more information, please email Nicole Dubruiel at ndubrui@emory.edu.
Back Home Tomorrow (US Premiere)
June 19th and 20th, 2009 - New York City
Human Rights Watch International Film Festival - New York
A cinematically stunning examination of two lives affected by conflict that illustrates how hope prevails in even the most desperate of settings.
In Back Home Tomorrow, directors Fabrizio Lazzaretti and Paolo Santolini share the moving stories of two children affected by war to present the remarkable work of the Italian aid organization EMERGENCY. Yagoub fled with his family from Darfur and now lives in the Mayo Refugee Camp in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. He has to undergo a serious heart operation, but neither his family nor his fellow tribesmen can come up with the money to pay for it. Then there’s Murtaza. He’s recuperating in a hospital in Kabul after losing his left hand to a landmine. The directors expertly interweave these two fascinating and heartfelt stories without commentary to create a film of rich complexities and emotional resonance.
If you would like to be kept informed about EMERGENCY USA’s events please contact us at info@emergencyusa.org and we will send you an email every now and then keeping you abreast of our activities.
Hope to see at the one of the EMERGENCY USA events soon.