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New Migrant Center Opening in Beirut
Some very exciting news! Migrant communities in Lebanon, with the support of the Anti-Racism Movement and Nasawiya, are in the final stages of opening the new Migrant Center in Nabaa.
The Migrant Center will serve as a space where migrant and domestic workers meet, organize, plan events and celebrations, hang out, hold discussions and more. We are now cleaning, renovating, and painting the center in preparation for the opening on September 4, 2011. Here are some photos:
The Center is still empty and we need your help and contributions to the wishlist below.
You can email Priya, who will be the Center Coordinator on priyasubedi@gmail.com for more info on how to contribute. We are currently looking for:
DVD player
Chalk / Cork / White boards
Computers
Cool posters
Coffee tables
Closet
Couches
Carpets
Speakers
Stationary
Water dispenser
Printer
Photocopier
Paintings
Projector
Oven
Games (foozball, board game, etc…)
Nice lighting
Fans
Desk
Ladder
Library and books
Phone
Waste bins
Radio
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