world refugee day event san diego program

All artists' presentations will take place in the museum's theater. Each artist will be joined on stage by representatives from the various refugee communities, giving you the unique opportunity to engage in inspiring discussion with both. During the brief intermissions, you will enjoy acoustic live music performed by refugee artists.

A collection of multi-media stories by refugee and displaced teens in San Diego depicting their experiences of resettlement, acculturation and adaptation wil be presented by The AjA Project from 1:00 to 5:00 in the museum's atrium. 

The program will be moderated by Amber Lucerio-Criswell, Director of Education and Public Programs at the Museum of Photographic Arts.

Throughout the entire event, the museum's educational room will be open showcasing displays and information from regional refugee organizations; staff will be on hand to answer your questions. 
The museum's regular galleries will also be open to event participants. 

1:00	WELCOME:
	Andrew Walsh, United States Association for UNHCR Bob Montgomery, Executive Director, International Rescue Committee (IRC) San Diego
1:20	Sam Hodgson, Photographic Editor, Voice of San Diego
	A Silent Journey: Har Sin, a 24-year-old deaf refugee from Burma, never imagined he could convey those complex emotions only hinted at in his expressive eyes — about how he felt, what he feared, what his dreams were — to anyone but himself. Then he made a discovery.
2:00	Bear Guerra, International Humanitarian Photographer:
	Somali Bantu refugees in the USA: A portrait of life for Somali Bantu refugees soon after resettlement in Boston, MA. This series of images tells a story of learning, community, work, and joy that is part of the universal experience for many refugees after arriving in America.
3:00	Don Bartletti, Pulitzer Prize Winner
	The Consequences of War and Peace: Iraqi citizens and their struggle amid the chaos of war in 2003. And, surrounded by peace in 2010, Iraqi refugees take on a new battle with language, unemployment, and isolation in San Diego.
4:00	Fady Hadid, Award-winning filmmaker
	San Diego Premiere of "Where We Live," an intimate portrait of an Iraqi refugee family trying to create a new home for themselves in San Diego, with the memories of their war-torn homeland still fresh in their minds.
5:00	Reception & Refreshments
	Sample delicious foods representing the culinary traditions of San Diego's diverse refugee communities and enjoy engaging discussions with refugee community members and assistance providers. Also experience thrilling performances of traditional cultural dances and a Haitian choir. With brief remarks from our honored guests: Marti Emerald, Councilmember, City of San Diego Todd Gloria, Councilmember, City of San Diego Woo-Jin Shim, Director of Community Relations, Office of County of San Diego Supervisor Ron Roberts

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