A MESSAGE FROM KINDA HIBRAWI

Art for UNICEF
The tragic situation in the Middle East is ever escalating...It has gone beyond differing cultures, politics or religion. It has become an attack on basic human rights an freedoms. It is our responsibility to help those in need.

As an artist, I wanted to create a painting that would help spread the idea of hope and aid in the humanitarian relief efforts for Lebanon and its people. Inspired by the song "Ya Beirut Sitt al Dunia" (Beirut, Lady of the World), written by Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani and sung by world re-knowned Lebanese singer, Majdah Al-Roumi. The verse I selected from this beautiful song speaks of rising from under the rubble like the almond flowers in April which Lebanon will do — she will rise again.

In Lebanon, an estimated 800,000 people are reportedly displaced and homeless, with over 199,000 people living in schools and public gardens. "This is a war that has an immediate and real impact on children. Over 30% of those who have died are children." - UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman.

Please Help
We cannot allow the ugliness and hatred of others to affect our compassion for one another. My goal is to raise over $100,000 to help in this humanitarian effort. You can help too by donating directly to UNICEF or purchasing an Limited Edition Print through mypopart.com. 100% of the print price will be donated to UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund.

Thank you for your support.
Kinda Hibrawi