Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012, August 23, 1993, Law School Edition, Page 15A, Image 15

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A drvm-and-danca fund-ralaar for Somalia attract ad about 150 paopla Aug. 14.
Group raises funds for Somalia
By Garin Gonzales
For toe Oregon Daily Emerald
The American Friends Service Committee put
on u drum-and-dnnce fund-raiser for impoverished
Somalia Aug. 14 at Skinner Butte Park
The event, which lasted all day. featured many
activities, such as the Marimba band Kudona and
the Eugene Drum and Dance Collective. The event
had a turnout of about 150 people
Thom Williams, organizer of the fund-raiser,
said the event raised money for the American
Friends Relief Committee, which will in turn go
toward programs in Somalia.
" The American Friends Service Committee is a
Quaker organization that does different tspos of
relief work all around the world." Williams said.
"In Somalia, we are working with small fanning
communities, trying to work up their agriculture.
Also, the AFSC helps to start orphanages, as well
as keep existing organizations running
Williams said the AFSC chapter in Somalia i on
sists entirely of Somalis and is a very grass-roots
organization, stressing non-violence in all situa
lions.
"The AFSC has taken a stand against the United
Nations because of their strong military presence."
Williams said "The U N has eventually t>ei nine
another armed fat lion in a regional (onflir t The
U N has a politii al and military strategy that has
been disastrous to Somalia."
The drum-end-dam e event raised more than
$350 for Somalia, and the AFSC is hoping to raise
more funds for Somalia by hosting a garage sale
Sept 10 and 11 at the Fugene i haptur house of the
AFSC, located at 2274 Onyx St
For more information on donating goods to lie
sold at the garage sale, call Thom Williams at OHli
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