Annie To Perform At Zimbabwe Charity Gala

On February 8th, Prince Charles and Thokozani Khupe - representing Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will preside over the first annual charity gala for the A to Z Trust.
They will be joined by an international audience of the most senior individuals in philanthropy and business who are galvanized to raise money for a number of important projects in Zimbabwe  including the reconstruction of Zimbabwe’s historic National Gallery and Library in Harare.
The event is expressly non-political. The generosity of the donors will make it possible for all Zimbabweans to benefit from the enhanced facilities of a revitalised gallery and a modern library as well as a number of smaller community based initiatives with the specific aim of creating focal points for education, health, art and culture in the lives of the population. The buildings will include state of the art technology and allow for the re-training of an enterprising people as they prepare to embrace their future.
The A to Z Trust is a Scottish registered charity with the aims and objectives: prevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of health and relief of those in need due to age, ill-health, disability or financial hardship.
To celebrate the charm of the culture of Zimbabwe the select group of 200 international guests will gather at one of London’s most prestigious venue for a dinner with entertainment headlined by Annie Lennox.
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'The House Of Annie Lennox' Exhibition At The V&A; Museum London

We are delighted to announce that from 15 September 2011 - 26 February 2012 a special display will run at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London "The House Of Annie Lennox".
This exciting display will explore the image and creative vision of Annie Lennox, one of the most significant performers in the world today. Lennox¹s success has spanned four decades and she is internationally renowned both for her music and her personal style. On display will be costumes and accessories worn by Lennox, together with photographs that explore the nature of her changing image. There will also be personal treasures and awards, ephemera from the political campaigns she has championed, as well as recorded interviews, music videos and a specially commissioned film of Annie in conversation.

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Annie To Perform At EQUALS Live, London

We are delighted to announce that Annie Lennox will perform at EQUALS Live on 11 March 2011 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on general sale Thursday Feb 3rd 9am (2nd Feb to Southbank members), click here to book.
EQUALS Live is one of a series of events that form the WOW - Women of the World festival taking place at The Southbank Center, London. Launching this year, WOW is a joyous celebration of the formidable strength and inventiveness of women – a pioneering, groundbreaking annual festival, which will present, recognise and celebrate women, and act as a conversation space for issues of all kinds. Click here to find out more about the festival.

About EQUALS Live
Join V V Brown, Paloma Faith, Annie Lennox and Kate Nash, for a special evening to celebrate the strength and unity of women across generations to mark the centenary of International Women's Day.
From new works to classics, we welcome you to a night of passionate song and powerful words. We hope that this evening will raise awareness of the inequalities and challenges that face women and the accomplishments that have changed the world.

For more information please visit:
EQUALS - www.weareequals.org
WOW - www.southbankcentre.co.uk/wow

Join the Big Inequality Debate

Annie Lennox and the EQUALS partnership of charities invite you to Join the Big Inequality Debate and celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, on 8 March 2011

Oxfam’s global ambassador and Barclays Woman of the Year, Annie Lennox OBE, has brought together a coalition of charities that champion women’s rights to ensure that the centenary of International Women’s Day (IWD), on 8 March, is a catalyst for celebration and positive change.

The EQUALS coalition comprises ActionAid, Amnesty International, The Fawcett Society, Oxfam, Plan International, Save the Children, The White Ribbon Alliance For Safe Motherhood, Women’s Aid and Women for Women International. It is supported by an evolving partnership of organisations, including 1Goal, Bond, Merlin, Mumsnet, Object, One World Action, UKFeminista, VSO, WomanKind and Women for Refugee Women, and is collaborating with arts partners such as Birds Eye View, Brightwide, Britdoc/Good Screenings, Funny Women and the Southbank Centre.

Annie Lennox says: “EQUALS brings together the expertise of some of the most respected and influential charities that champion women’s rights. A lot has changed since 1911, but there is still a long way to go. Gender inequality continues to permeate all sectors of society, from health and education to politics, employment and culture. The EQUALS partnership aims to step up the call for a more equal world and galvanise a new generation of men and women to work together to make gender parity a lived reality here in the UK and worldwide.”

Join the Big Inequality Debate...
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