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MEDIA RELEASE
18 June 2008
Australian Embassy, Athens
The Embassies of Australia and Canada in collaboration with the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs /Hellenic Aid present the photographic exhibition
‘REBUILDING AFGHANISTAN: AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP’
‘A compelling visual story of the spirit and determination of the people of Afghanistan in working with the international community to build a better future.
Stories of hope… images of progress’
| Duration of exhibition: | 23 – 30 June 2008 |
| Venue: | Metro Station ‘SYNTAGMA’ (Amalias Street exit) |
| Opening: | 23 June 2008 at 18.30hrs |
| Free entry |
The Embassies of Australia and Canada, in collaboration with the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Hellenic Aid are proud to host the compelling photographic exhibition ‘Rebuilding Afghanistan: An International Partnership’. The photographic exhibition illustrates clearly the continuing need to contribute to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and stabilization. The photographs capture the hope and determination of ordinary Afghan citizens to build a better future – men digging water canals with basic tools, young girls attending school outdoors and small carefree children with hope depicted on their faces. The exhibition seeks to show that long term commitment to Afghanistan requires a heavy emphasis on reconstruction and development. That effort can only take place when security and certainty are provided.
With the kind support of ATTIKO METRO Operation Company S.A
Communication Sponsors: ΕΡΤ, ΝΕΤ105,8, ΕRT Online, Η Καθημερινή, ΙΗΤ/Kathimerini and Metropolis
Also on the occasion of the photographic exhibition, there will be an avant premiere screening of the film:
‘Qadir’s Odyssey’
| Screening: | Thursday, 26 June 2008 at 18.30 hrs |
| Venue: |
B & M THEOCHARAKIS Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music Vassilissis Sophias Avenue 9 & Merlin Street 1 |
| Subtitles: | English |
The film is about an Afghan refugee, Qadir, who goes back to his homeland after nine years in Greece to find his parents despite all the dangers this journey might entail. The film was directed by Anneta Papathanasiou and produced by Cinegram with the assistance of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ERT, the Hellenic Film Centre and Al Jazeera English. Qadir, the film’s protagonist will be attending the screening.
For further information please contact Ms Katerina Kapsani, Events/Public Affairs Officer of the Australian Embassy on 210 870 4011 or email: mailto:katerina.kapsani@dfat.gov.au