Benefit reading and music in the art station: Help for children in Syria

Benefit reading and music in the art station: Help for children in Syria

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, a very special event will take place in the Wörthersee Kunstbahnhof in Velden am Wörthersee. The association "Education brings peace" invites you to the benefit event, which begins from 5 p.m. This event includes a reading of poems with the renowned Gertraud Scherwizel and musical performances by the artist Ibrahim Selmo. Admission is possible through a voluntary donation, whereby the income benefits children in the war zones of Syria.

"Education brings peace" is an East Tyrolean association that has been active for over two years and is taking care of the support of 715 children and several families who are in the middle of the war and the earthquake of 2023 in Syria. The help ranges from vital goods to emotional support offers to counter the psychological challenges of the children concerned.

goals of the benefit event

According to Elisabeth Ziegler-Duregger, a representative of the association, this benefit concert is not just about providing life. The event should also breastfeed the "mental hunger" of the children. In addition to the literature, there will also be offers such as painting, music and games. The goal is to put a smile on the face of the children in the region. The funds collected should be used to obtain both food and heating material for the winter months and to buy musical instruments to enable music lessons.

The contact to the association for further information reads: "Education brings peace", Beda Weber Gasse 35, 9900 Lienz, Austria. You can reach the association at +43 664 1551520 by phone. In addition, information is available on the website of the association: www.bildung-frieden.net .

The commitment of the association and the upcoming event are important steps to relieve the suffering of the children in Syria and to give hope. The invitation to the event is open to everyone who wants to work for this important thing. It is a great opportunity for the local community to make a contribution together and to help the needy in need.