Femmes

What started as a casual conversation amongst friends has materialized into a very real event for a noble cause. Through our photography exhibit and auction, we aim to provide financial aid and publicity for UNIFEM National Committee, Singapore's programmes and appreciate any help we receive in making this happen.

What is Femmes?
“Femmes” is a charity photography exhibition and silent auction, centered around the female form, portraying and celebrating the various interpretations of being female. It will comprise contributions from four female amateur photographers who have taken an interest in this art. All proceeds from the event will be contributed to UNIFEM National Commitee, Singapore.

Who are we?
We are a group of friends who all have an interest in photography and wanted to make a difference to our community. We realize we so often get bogged down in our own professional lives that we find it difficult to contribute as much as we’d like-- and so we’d like to change that.

As amateur photographers, we hope to use our interest in photography to raise money for a good cause. We chose UNIFEM National Committee, Singapore as the charity for this event as its mission is something we find quite compelling and gives us an opportunity to help women in less fortunate circumstances. This is our small contribution.

Exhibition
Femmes photography exhibition will run from November 16th until December 14th 2008 at Verve Bar & Bistro
Verve Bar & Bistro
7 Lock Road, Gillman Village, +65 6473 3655

Auction
A silent auction of the photographs will be held from November 16th – December 14th, 2008. Bids can be made in the following ways:

• At the exhibition at Verve
• Online at http://femmes-singapore.blogspot.com/
• By email at femmes.singapore@gmail.com

The auction will close at midnight on December 14th, 2008

Launch Event
To be held on November 16th, 2008 at Verve Bar & Bistro from 17:00 – 20:00. Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will be served. A raffle and auction will be held for prizes donated by our sponsors, with all funds donated to UNIFEM National Committee, Singapore.

Who is UNIFEM?
UNIFEM is the United Nations Development Fund for Women. The organization provides financial and technical assistance for innovative programmes and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality in developing countries. The National Committee for UNIFEM Singapore was established in 1998. It supports programs that provide women and children with access to education, healthcare, economic independence and a life free from violence and abuse.