Event Details
Vancouver
Dec 4th
Bell Performing Arts Centre
Toronto
Dec 6th
George Weston Recital Hall
Event Details
Vancouver
Dec 4th
Bell Performing Arts Centre
Toronto
Dec 6th
George Weston Recital Hall
Voices Of Resilience
There will be a fundraiser at this event with all money raised going directly to Penny Appeal Canada’s Gaza Emergency Relief, delivering life saving humanitarian aid. Purchase your tickets today!
Dr. Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned Canadian physician, best-selling author, and leading voice on trauma, addiction, and mental health. A Holocaust survivor, Dr. Maté is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in trauma-informed care and is a passionate advocate for human rights, including outspoken support for Palestinians facing crisis. After Oct. 7. 2023, Dr. Maté has worked tirelessly to educate audiences on the effects the genocide in Gaza is having on the people suffering through that ordeal.
Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian – American comedian and story teller known for his sharp wit and candour. His numerous TV and podcast appearances have garnered worldwide attention, especially on the issue of Gaza.
In recognition of his success, Youssef was named among the Time Magazine most influential list for 2013 – under the “Pioneers” category, was awarded the International Press Freedom Award by the CPJ, and was chosen by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the global thinkers during the same year. Bassem lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
Bassem Youssef
Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian – American comedian and story teller known for his sharp wit and candour. His numerous TV and podcast appearances have garnered worldwide attention, especially on the issue of Gaza.
In recognition of his success, Youssef was named among the Time Magazine most influential list for 2013 – under the “Pioneers” category, was awarded the International Press Freedom Award by the CPJ, and was chosen by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the global thinkers during the same year. Bassem lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
Dr. Samah Jabr
Dr. Samah Jabr is a consultant psychiatrist practicing in Palestine, serving communities in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, and the former Head of the Mental Health Unit within the Palestinian Ministry of Health. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University in Washington DC.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Jabr has dedicated over two decades to advocating on behalf of the mental healthcare of the Palestinian people, focusing on victims of torture and trauma. She is the author of several books, including Beyond the Frontlines, Sumud, Sumud in Times of Genocide, and The Time of Genocide: Bearing Witness to a Year in Palestine.
Gaza Emergency Response
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100% Zakat Eligible
This program is Zakat Eligible! With Penny Appeal Canada, you can be sure 100% of your Zakat goes to those in need.