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Art for Peace shines spotlight on Sudan
IOWA CITY - A group of Eastern Iowans came together Saturday to raise awareness about the impact the Sudanese civil war is having on the country's citizens.
Art for Peace took place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St. in Iowa City. It featured speakers from the Lutheran Church of South Sudan and the American Red Cross, as well as a variety of local artwork.
Tom Sandersfeld, a member of the Lutheran Church of South Sudan, said the group is collecting medical supplies, food and funds to send to those suffering from famine and disease in Sudan.
Ishraga Abusader of Iowa City hangs photos on the stage wall during Art For Peace at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Art For Peace Founder Fatima Saeed of Iowa City introduces Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Iris Dement of Iowa City sings while Marco James of Des Moines holds a microphone for her during Art For Peace at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Rowda Abbas of Iowa City lays out decorative tablecloths made by Art For Peace founder Fatima Saeed for sale at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Art For Peace at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
A group of South Sudanese advocates applaud Art For Peace founder Fatima Saeed at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton addresses the crowd of South Sudanese advocates during Art For Peace at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton addresses the crowd of South Sudanese advocates during Art For Peace at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
Tom Sandersfeld addresses the crowd during Art For Peace at the Robert Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Bill Adams/Freelance
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