For the first time in Melbourne...

THE JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICE WINTER BALL 

DATE // Saturday 25 June 2011

VENUE // MAIÀ, Central Pier, Docklands

TIME // 6.30pm (for a 7pm start).

DRESS //  Black-tie

COST  // $120 per person

Featuring SBS RockWiz’s Brian Nankervis as Master of Ceremonies, live entertainment by Gambian Master Percussionist King Marong and his high-energy Afro-inspired band Afro Mandinko, and Guest Speaker James Atanasious, a Sudanese refugee. 

Don't miss the social event of the year!  Get together for a great night out in support of a great cause.  

Since 1980, JRS has been advocating for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and displaced people across the globe.  In 2010, more than 500,000 people had been direct beneficiaries of JRS' work.  They're on the ground in over 50 countries - in sprawling refugee camps, urban slums, detention centres and our community - delivering essential education, medical, counselling and social support.

Proceeds from this year’s Melbourne Ball will facilitate vital education and mental health support programs at the Mai-Aini refugee camp, home to more than 20,000 Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia.

Don't forget to checkout King Marong and Afro Mandinko at Triple J Unearthed http://www.triplejunearthed.com/AfroMandinko

 See you there for a fantastic night!