CDi - Community Development International and GYC - Global Youth Connect, two nonprofit organizations, are inviting you to join the screening of "Rising From Ashes" about a group of Rwandan cyclists practicing reconciliation and training to field in the Olympics.
"Two worlds collide when cycling legend Jonathan "Jock" Boyer moves to Rwanda to help the first Rwandan National Cycling Team in their six year journey to compete in the Olympic Games. Against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past. Stunningly filmed, Rising from Ashes follows Jock and his Rwandan riders as they slowly learn what it means to be a professional cyclist - how to train, compete, and live the life of a top level athlete. As their strength and confidence grow, the riders of Team Rwanda give their fellow citizens a vision of something greater than themselves and their history: hope for a future."
WHEN: Tuesday August 19 - World Humanitarian Day - 6-9pm
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WHERE: Bwe Kafe, 1002 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ
This is a free event but we hope to raise some funds for these two organizations to benefit CDi' Miles of Trees program -- cycling for tree plantings in Haiti -- and GYC's Rwanda Human Rights Delegation program.
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Seating is very limited. To reserve seating and to receive a free coffee and a tasty treat, please make a $20 donation atwww.cd-international.org/events
Suggested donation at the door is $10.
The screening will be followed by an informal networking reception. Learn more about CDi’s Miles of Trees and other programs in Haiti. Hear from the concurrent GYC Human Rights Delegation in Rwanda. Enjoy great coffee and be inspired. Special guests may be announced online and on social media.
