United Palestinian Appeal announces Simon Shaheen benefit concert for the children of Gaza
Washington DC (September 8, 2015)–Today, United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) announced master oudist Simon Shaheen and the Qantara Ensemble will perform a benefit concert for the children of Gaza on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 (7:00 pm) at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Healing through Feeling. “A child’s path to a bright future begins with a healthy body and healthy mind.” said Saleem Zaru, Executive Director of UPA, “Through our Children’s Fund, UPA has long been committed to supporting the physical well being of children in Gaza,” he went on to say, “We are now proud to announce the launch of our Healing Through Feeling program that focuses on supporting the emotional well-being of children in Gaza traumatized by war and subsequent living conditions.”
About Simon Shaheen and Qantara:
Simon Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects a legacy of Arabic music, while it forges ahead to new frontiers, embracing many different styles in the process. Shaheen has focused much of his energies on Qantara . The band, whose name means arch in Arabic, brings to life Shaheen’s vision for the unbridled fusion of Arab, jazz, Western classical, and Latin American music, a perfect alchemy for music to transcend the boundaries of genre and geography.
About United Palestinian Appeal:
United Palestinian Appeal, Inc. (UPA), is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which works to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians, particularly those in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and refugee camps throughout the Middle East, and to contribute to the long-term socioeconomic and cultural development of Palestinian society.
About Healing through Feeling:
A project of UPA, Healing through Feeling is a school-based program where Palestinian mental health practitioners will provide kindergartners and their caregivers with the education needed to understand and address their symptoms of trauma. The program was developed by a team of professionals in child development and trauma in collaboration with colleagues in Gaza. We believe that awareness building is a crucial step to healing and will begin the process for these children to grow, succeed and thrive. Join us in helping more of Gaza’s children get on the path towards their own bright future!
For more information:
United Palestinian Appeal: 202-659-5007
To purchase tickets: http://helpupa.org/concert
Parking will available at the site of the event.
Compiled by Arab America