The workshop training is offered free of charge. Hosting city must cover costs of travel and accommodations. When the opportunity to work in South African was introduced to us at a National Chapter Conference, we decided to finds ways to bring the African culture together with our black community. Because of the success of this initiative, the program has grown. For more about the Background, Quilt Program, Panel Making, Fundraising, and Tours happening in South Africa, click here.
Tour is available throughout the year.
These colleagues and educators met for the week to discuss using the Quilt and the Chapter's program in schools in Russia. We will continue to work with our Russian colleagues in our effort to reach our own Russian community. DIRE AIDS is hopeful to include portions of the Quilt once again at their Book Fare next year. Our goal once again is to be able to reach our Italian-American's as we continue to assist in their native country. We already have commitments from South Africa, Italy, Netherlands, and Asian countries to bring their respective Quilt to the conference.