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Women’s Peace Collection and Berkshire Art Kitchen to host a “Peace & Prosperity Global Gathering” at The Berkshire Art Kitchen, Great Barrington

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA – DECEMBER 1, 2009 – On Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 4PM to 7PM, The Berkshire Art Kitchen will host the “Peace & Prosperity Gathering” featuring The Women’s Peace Collection and its founder, Amber Chand. Please join us for this inspirational event and come shop for beautiful and meaningful gifts from around the world created by talented and courageous women – many of whom live in the shadows of war, genocide, civil strife and natural disasters.

Amber will share her personal journey as a refugee-entrepreneur and peace builder. You will hear stories of peace and healing coming from women in Afghanistan, Nepal, Darfur/Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Israel/Palestine, India, Burma, Iraq and other regions.

Ms. Chand is a gifted story teller and through these stories you will be able to connect to the lives of resilient women around the world. Gifts from her Collection will be available for purchase – some exclusively available only at these gatherings. To view the Women’s Peace Collection and to learn about the mission of this inspiring company, please visit www.womenspeacecollection.com.

In addition to supporting women from around the globe, the Berkshire Art Kitchen will receive 25% of every purchase. Your purchases will help BAK continue to provide unique opportunities for creativity, connection and change both locally and globally.

About The Women’s Peace Collection
Not too many gift companies offer products coming out of refugee camps or war torn areas around the world, or even products that are created by people on either side of a conflict – but this is exactly the unique mission of the Women’s Peace Collection. Founded by Amber Chand and based in Western Massachusetts, this e-commerce company offers a distinctive collection of beautiful handmade gifts – jewelry, scarves, candles, baskets – all created by skilled women in distressed areas of the world that include Darfur/Sudan, Afghanistan and Israel/ Palestine. Please shop www.womenspeacecollection.com.

About Amber Chand
Born in East Africa of Indian parentage and expelled from her country during a time of political turmoil in her youth, Amber Chand has developed a profound interest in issues affecting women’s empowerment and economic security around the world and in the role of business as a transformational agent for social change and peace building. Amber is the Founder of The Women’s Peace Collection, a social enterprise that supports women’s micro-enterprises primarily in regions of conflict and post-conflict. Her company offers high quality, meaningful gifts created by talented craftswomen who are rebuilding their lives in the shadows of war, genocide, civil strife and crippling poverty. As a refugee-entrepreneur, Amber is keenly aware of the challenges that women (and men) face when they have lost their possessions and homes. Please visit www.amberchand.com.

About The Berkshire Art Kitchen
The Berkshire Art Kitchen hosts unique experiences including art exhibitions, poetry readings, music and potluck gatherings in the home of artist-activist and social entrepreneur, Gabrielle Senza. You will find a terrific selection of refreshing art, music, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, books, fair-trade edibles and gifts — each hand-selected by Gabrielle. The Berkshire Art Kitchen promotes inspiring creativity, opportunities to make connections, and the rewards of making positive change. A sizable portion of all proceeds generated through sales and admission are donated to organizations that improve social and environmental conditions locally and globally. Please visit www.berkshireartkitchen.com.

CONTACT
Jeff Stripp
Ignite Marketing Strategies
(413) 441-7419
jstripp@ignitemarketingstrategies.com
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