Fresh Water Spigot’s documentary "Tapestries of Hope," which exposes an issue that continues to be ignored—the rape and sexual abuse of young girls of Zimbabwe—is currently in Post-Production.
A trailer is available for viewing at: http://savehope.blogspot.com as well as on YouTube.
Cinematical, one of the most read indie film blogs, has written a blog about "Tapestries of Hope" and the release of the trailer. Read the blog here:
Support Fresh Water Haven’s work with the Girl Child Network by
purchasing the SILENT BRAVERY “Future” Pendant and Future Earrings.
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| (Sterling Silver; Designed by Janelle Gibson) | ||
Fresh Water Spigot’s non-profit organization, FreshWater Haven, has
teamed up with jewelry designer Janelle Gibson (www.janelly.com) to
bring support and awareness to the plight against young girls in
Zimbabwe. All profits of the purchase of this necklace will go directly
towards bringing awareness and support to the Girl Child Network.
To purchase
the pendant or earrings, visit the new Silent Bravery website: [http://savehope.blogspot.com/]
On July 27, Michealene and Jan Yanehiro appeared on ABC 7’s “View From The Bay” to promote their book This Is Not The Life I Ordered. Michealene wore the new Tapestries of Hope Future Pendant and explains why she is wearing it!
To see their interview please click here
Support the women of Zimbabwe by joining the SILENT BRAVERY Facebook Group.
Please visit www.thefacebook.com and search the “Groups” for SILENT BRAVERY!
By joining the group, you will receive updates on Betty Makoni, the Girl Child Network, the progress of the documentary, and most importantly, information on how YOU can make a difference for these women.
SILENT BRAVERY is a documentary that will focus on Betty Makoni and the Girl Child Network (GCN) in Zimbabwe, Africa. With over 350 chapters and a membership of over 25,000 girls, ages 0-18, Girl Child Network is a non-profit organization that supports young girls who are victims of abuse by offering career resources, mentorship programs, and classes that build self-esteem. It provides a venue for girls to discuss strategies for confronting the violence in their society.
SILENT BRAVERY is the first installment in TAPESTRIES, a series of ‘documentary stories’ of various people and situations in Africa that independently are strong and striking, but taken as a whole are even more vital and important. The content will weave together three major issues that affect many if not all of the countries of Africa – the water crisis, AIDS and Malaria, and violence against children. These stories are to be filmed independently through a variety of interviews in various locations in Africa, and then woven together via film, the web, and other media to communicate discussion and compassion about important global issues.
For more information about SILENT BRAVERY and the TAPESTRIES project, please visit the FILM page. [http://www.freshwaterspigot.com/spigot-film-text.htm]
Michealene’s dear friend Paola Gianturco’s new book, “WOMEN WHO LIGHT THE DARK” is being released in September, 2007. The first chapter features Betty Makoni and the Girl Child Network.
To find out more information about Paola, WOMEN WHO LIGHT THE DARK, and how to purchase, please visit: www.womenwholightthedark.com
Add FLASHCARDS to your favorite videos on YOUTUBE! Click here [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dr4NKL7rII] to view the trailer! If you would like more information about how you can see FLASHCARDS in its entirety, please email Lauren@freshwaterspigot.com
Every couple of months, Buck’s Restaurant owner, Jamis MacNiven, writes up eccentric, funny and also informative articles that line the front and back of his menus. Currently, Michealene and her co-authored book, This Is Not The Life I Ordered are featured on the menu! Read the Menu
In March 2007, Michealene had a chance to meet with Hillary Clinton at an event in Woodside, California and gave her a copy of This Is Not The Life I Ordered.
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| Photo courtesy of: Drew Altizer, 2007 |