Sydney Fundraising Dinner with Dr Olfat Mahmoud

Olfat, a Lebanon-based Palestinian refugee, is on a speaking tour to highlight the plight of Palestinian refugees in the camps in Lebanon over the last 70 years. Olfat will also talk about the Palestinian Right of Return as well as Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Her autobiography ‘Tears for Tarshiha’ will also be available to buy ($25).

In her book to be launched in Australia, Dr Mahmoud tells the story of her career as a registered nurse, peace activist and director of the Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation (PWHO) in the Borj El Borajneh refugee camp. It highlights Olfat’s life mission – to fulfil the dream of her parents and grandparents to return to their hometown, Tarshiha in Palestine.

When: Wednesday, 1st August – 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Where: Candle Light Restaurant Reception Lounge, 17 South Terrace, Punchbowl, NSW 2196

Tickets: $40.00 – Bookings can be made here.

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