Greetings to all,
Capital Children's Museum invites all parents and educators in the
Washington, D.C. community to join us for a three-part discussion on
communicating with children about September 11th. CCM has gathered a group
of specialists who have worked with children worldwide in dealing with their
fears of war, terror, and hatred. If you live in or will be visiting the DC
area during these dates, please call to reserve a space.
Understanding Afghanistan
Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
Call (202) 675-4124 for reservations.
Afghanistan: History and Politics
Twenty years of armed conflict have devastated the lives of millions of
Afghan children. Many children have lost parents or siblings, others have
been forced to flee from their homes, and all have suffered from disrupted
schooling and economic hardship. How has the long history of war affected
the way that the Afghans view Americans and other world powers? How do we
help children to understand world events? How much do we tell them? Wendy
Batson, a twenty-year veteran in planning rehabilitation programs for
war-devastated countries, formerly served as the repatriation analyst and
government advisor to Pakistan and Afghanistan on issues affecting the
return of three million Afghan refugees. Ms. Batson will provide a
much-needed broader perspective of this war-torn country.
Afghanistan: Living in Fear
What is it like to live in Afghanistan? How do the children who live there
cope with daily fears like landmines, hunger, and prosecution? Sarah
Warren, who began her career in international humanitarian assistance with
Save the Children (USA) in 1995 and was featured in The Washington Post on
October 16, 2001, will discuss her experiences in living in Afghanistan
under the Taliban regime and in developing programs for Afghan children
affected by conflict. What will the events of September 11 mean to them?
How can we teach our children compassion and tolerance for their plight?
Beyond War: Art and Healing
Carol Tanenbaum is the Art Director for Global Children's Organization
(GCO), where she developed an extensive art program for children at GCO's at
camps in Bosnia. Art and theater are safe, useful media for children to
sort through their questions and feelings. How can they be used for
team-building and conflict resolution? Dr. Tanenbaum and her husband Fred,
the President of GCO, will be on hand to answer these questions and more.
Create a Face for Diversity
Saturday, November 17, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
General Museum Admission
Children and their caregivers are invited to Capital Children's Museum to
create a face to hang on CCM's "Diversity Wall." This temporary exhibit
will be on display indefinitely at the Museum, and will be a powerful visual
reminder of the tolerance and compassion of which our nation's children are
capable. Carol Tanenbaum and numerous other experts will also be on hand to
answer questions and to share their experiences with all visiting children
and parents.
These events are the first in a series of special programs hosted by Capital
Children's Museum
on helping to promote tolerance and understanding in children.
CCM's next program, tentatively scheduled for December, will focus on the
religion of Islam.
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