We are happy to announce Barcelona's participating in the 24-hour global PechaKucha event to support Architecture for Humanity rebuilding in Haiti!
In a matter of seconds, thousands of lives and dreams were destroyed in Haiti.
Following the tragedy, aid came from many quarters, in all shapes and forms. The global PechaKucha family is coming together with Architecture for Humanity to lend a hand in rebuilding Haiti and establish long-term solutions. Please help us spread the word about our global event in February: 200 cities, 2,000 presentations, 200,000 people, 1.000.000$!
February 20th is PechaKucha Global Day for Haiti
On Feb. 20, the 276 cities that host PechaKucha events worldwide will converge to present one continuous 24-hour edition of PechaKucha Night. Kicking off at SuperDeluxe in Tokyo, where PechaKucha Night was first conceived seven years ago, the presentation wave will travel eastward, with cities presenting one after the other. Crossing all times zones and cultures, the event will be streamed live online and then finish in Tokyo the following day.
And we here in Barcelona have teamed up with Architecture for Humanity Spain (
www.afhspain.org) to turn our 8th night in Barcelona into a fund-raising event for the reconstruction of Haiti. We hope you will join us!
All proceeds will go to Architecture for Humanity (
http://architectureforhumanity.org) for rebuilding Haiti. AFH operates globally, and was instrumental in getting projects built after the Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricaine Katrina. The design costs for the new buildings in Haiti have been already covered so all donations will go directly toward the construction of much needed schools, health clinics and community structures.
In organizing this event PechaKucha intends to not only raise funds through pledges from host cities and contributions from individuals but also illustrate the power of innovative minds, creative passion and, most of all, sharing ideas for change and sustainability.
So save the day, visit our web site for more information and buy your ticket online, starting next week (no more standing outside!). Come to enjoy presentations by AFH Spain, architect Toni Solana, Striptease expert Lily, documentary makers Dos Velas, the designers from La Granja, Creart art and children project, and others, as well as a bottle of Estrella Damm.
See you next month!
Best wishes,
Pecha Kucha Barcelona team
www.pechakuchabarcelona.org
