The photograph of three-year-old Alan Kurdi lying face down on a Turkish beach in 2016 gained international media attention for the global refugee crisis, prompting the need to provide support to refugee children—the most vulnerable amidst political turmoil. To address this issue, Alan’s father and aunt, Abdullah and Tima, have turned tragedy into positive action by founding the Alan and Ghalib Kurdi Foundation, which raises funds to provide nutritious food, clothing, medication and school supplies to children living in refugee camps.

Please join us for Tima Kurdi’s keynote address on the Syrian refugee crisis and how the Alan and Ghalib Kurdi Foundation can change the lives of the children who remain victims of war-torn regions. This keynote event is aimed to promote and educate a broad and diverse audience on the realities of the refugee crisis and how we, as global citizens, can make a meaningful difference by supporting the Foundation.

The evening, which will be moderated by CBC reporter Bal Brach, will conclude with a dialogue period during which the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions in response to Tima’s presentation.

Seating will be on a first come, first served basis, and light appetizers and refreshments will be available.

Minimum $10 suggested donation to attend this event, with all proceeds going directly to the Alan and Ghalib Kurdi Foundation to support children living in refugee camps.

For more information, please visit: https://www.netimpact.org/chapters/simon-fraser-university-beedie-school-of-business-graduate/events/keynote-event-alan-and

A special thank you to all of our partners who made this event happen:

Alan and Ghalib Kurdi Foundation

Net Impact Segal Chapter

SFU Vancouver

SFU Public Square

SFU Meeting, Events and Conference Services

Graduate Business Students Association

Graduate Business Womens Council

SFU Beedie School of Business

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Friday, 26 May 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)

Asia-Pacific Hall at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
580 W Hastings Street
Vancouver British Columbia
Canada