Concert raises funds for concerned mothers
JAKARTA (JP): There are many ways to show that you care about your mother's struggles. For well-known musician Iwan Fals, it is by composing a song.
He will sing his ode to his mother during a fund-raising concert for Voices of Concerned Mothers, an independent group working for the empowerment of women.
Scheduled to be held on Sept. 3 at the Assembly Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta, the 90-minute concert also will present well-known artists Chrisye, Oppie Andariesta, Potret, Sherina, Nurul Arifin, Erwin Gutawa Orchestra and the Impromto Choir.
Popular video clip director Dimas Jayadiningrat will direct the event, which is expected to boost people's awareness through entertainment.
"This is the show of artists' awareness," said the organizing committee's chairwoman, Gadis Arivia.
A painting and artwork exhibition also will be held in the convention center's lobby, featuring works by artists including painters Agus Budianto, Hardi, Sudaryono, Vikriyono and sculptor Dolorosa Sinaga. The exhibition opens at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2 and will last for two days.
"The works in this exhibition are not only for display but also offered for sale. We hope people will buy those works because part of the sales will be donated," said the exhibition's coordinator Windra.
The Voices of Concerned Mothers was first set up in February 1998 and it now has about 5,000 members in Aceh, Bogor, Jakarta and Pontianak.
The group, which initially focused on protesting the escalating price of milk, now concentrates on other issues, such as high staple food prices, the rising student dropout rate, violence against women and the sharp decline in the status of children's health.
"Once more, we want people to open up their hearts, to show they care. Our activities need support from various groups of people. We can't work alone. In the meantime, those in need are already lining up. For those who have opened up their heart, join us," Gadis said.
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