The WIP is proud to present a screening of the award-winning documentary film, Tapestries of Hope, followed by a Q&A session with Zimbabwean child and human rights activist Betty Makoni and filmmaker Michealene Cristini Risley, at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, California.

Tapestries of Hope, an astounding story told through filmmaker Risley’s eyes, captures her sojourn to Africa as she investigates the longstanding myths surrounding the power of virgin blood. Produced by Freshwater Haven, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the dramatic social change that is required to stop the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of women, Tapestries documents the work of Betty Makoni and her organization, Girl Child Network. The film follows the journey to healing taken by the girls who arrive at GCN daily. Caught in the crossfire of a country devastated by poverty, limited medicine, and the increasing use of girls as charms to heal illness, Tapestries allows us to witness the resiliency of these girls who refuse to be defined by their abuse.

What: Free screening of the documentary film, Tapestries of Hope

When: Thursday, December 3rd at 6:30pm

Where: The Community School of Music and Arts, Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040

Please join The WIP, Betty Makoni and Michealene Cristini Risley for an evening of film and discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to michelle@freshwaterhaven.org

For more information on the film visit www.tapestriesofhope.com or contact The Women’s International Perspective directly at 831-644-0116.