International Women's Poetry Exchange

A project in Tucson, AZ by Farzana Marie
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Afghan artist/activist Somaya Ramesh and U.S. poet, translator, and military veteran Farzana Marie bring poetry and worlds together.
Backers: 31
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98

Funded: $3,030 of $2,000
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 23rd (42 days)
Project By: Farzana Marie
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Latest News

Happy Persian New Year! And congratulations to the whole team!!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!  We are right on the brink of spring and Nauruz, the Persian New Year, and I am thrilled to share with you that we have reached our Kickstarter goal today!! Thank you so much for your support, you made this happen with 3 days to spare... (Read More)

The Tucson Festival of Books is here!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!  Somaya and I are both here writing this post...had a wonderful event at the University of Arizona poetry center on Wednesday, followed by a lovely reception and book-launch at the home of the illustrious Atifa Rawan last night. We are... (Read More)

Happy International Women's Day! And Somaya EN ROUTE!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Yesterday, March 8th, was International Women's Day and a huge day for our campaign! Women's poetry is a powerful weapon for change in Afghanistan today--thanks for joining us to spread the word about its importance! Just wanted to let... (Read More)

VISA NEWS!!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Great news!! Somaya has her visa, woohoo!!! We are excited to see her in Tucson next week, and on from there to California and up the coast. Thank you so much for your support, excited for this to happen!  We will only receive the... (Read More)

Somaya has an interview-date for her visa!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news! Somaya will meet with the U.S. consulate on March 2nd. We will know about the visa after that, hopeful that she will be in our midst soon!! Thanks for your support! Farzana  (Read More)

Over a 4th of the way there!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone!! We are 30 days out and already a fourth of the way to our goal! You are amazing and your support means the world. We should know any day about Somaya's visa.  Have a great weekend and thanks for being part of the adventure!... (Read More)

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