Combining literature, theatre and music, a group of passionate folks are trying to promote a non-violent and healthy world.
Circle of Health International (COHI) is an international non-governmental organization that seeks to empower women’s health care professionals in crisis settings. Founded in 2004, COHI currently works in Louisiana, Israel/Palestine, Tanzania, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and Sudan.COHI operates on the tenets of consensus-based decision-making, non-violence, and the grassroots model of social change.
On March 26th a group of New York based artists and activists will produce a performance of A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer to support COHI’s efforts. Edited by V-day founder Eve Ensler, A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer features pieces from “Until the Violence Stops,†the international tour that brings the issue of violence against women and girls to the forefront of our consciousness. The collection includes pieces by Maya Angelou, Kathy Najimy,Edward Albee, Alice Walker and many more.
V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery.
The New York City event will feature live performances by Alysia Reiner(Sideways), Peggy Cafferty (Fur), author Periel Aschenbrand, and many more (including your fellow blogger, me!) Plus a special musical guest performance by 2008 GRAMMY nominee Emily King. Ninety percent of the funds raised will go directly to support COHI’s fieldwork to combat gender-based violence. The other ten percent will go to support V-Day’s efforts to end violence against women.
The event will take place at Broadstreet Ballroom-41 Broad Street from 6-10pm. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cohintl.org/benefit
To learn more on COHI and to support thier cause please visit: www.cohintl.org 
To learn more on V-day and to get involved please visit: www.vday.org
