7th annual agahozo-shalom stand up & be counted ejournal

May 4, 2015

7 th Annual

STAND UPBE COUNTED&

CHAIRSULRIKA CITRON & CHRISTY LAMAGNA

May 4, 2015

7 th Annual

STAND UPBE COUNTED&

CHAIRS ULRIKA CITRON & CHRISTY LAMAGNA

friends We are gathering at the 7th Annual Stand Up & Be Counted

benefit to celebrate what it means to be an advocate.

Advocates stand up for something they believe in. They see

opportunity for success. They do something about it.

That’s why Agahozo-Shalom exists – to stand up for the

vulnerable kids of Rwanda.

Our kids want what every child deserves: a sense of purpose,

an education, close family relationships, and a successful

future. Because of YOU, in the span of 4 short years at

Agahozo-Shalom, our kids are provided with all of that, and

emerge as change-makers who are going out into their

communities and making a difference!

We simply couldn’t do it without you. Everyone needs a

community of friends to help.

That’s who you are. Thank you for standing up. Thank you

for standing for the inspiring kids who have faced such

hardship. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your

continuing support.

Love, The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Family

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CONGRATULATION TO THE HONOREESSTEPHEN D. SMITH AND JAMES M. SMITH

IN CELEBRATION OF ANNE

her legacy and her passion

At Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in RawandaAnne Heyman's legacy lives on

Anne's vision, leadership, tireless work and accomplishments as fouder of ASYV remain inspiration

Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein

A very special murakoze cyane (thank you very much)

to our event Co-Chairs:

Ulrika Citron & Christy Lamagna

We also thank Ulrika & Joel Citron for your years of unwavering support

and enthusiasm for the work we are doing. The compassion you show

to the kids we serve is an inspiration for us all.

Thank you to Christy Lamagna for your tireless devotion

to our mission and this event.

We simply couldn’t do it without you!

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THE ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT AWARD honors those who embody Anne Heyman’s vision, passion, commitment and love for vulnerable populations around the world, and are dedicated to keeping Anne’s legacy alive. The award recognizes those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of people across the globe. These courageous leaders recognize that, “one person with a good idea can really change the world.”*

*Anne Heyman, ASYV Founder

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Stephen D. Smith, Ph.D.

Andrew J. and Erna Finci Executive Director Chair,

USC Shoah Foundation

UNESCO Chair on Genocide Education

Executive Director of USC Shoah Foundation, Dr. Stephen D. Smith

joined the Institute in 2009 and was named the inaugural UNESCO

Chair on Genocide Education in 2013. He was installed as the first

Andrew J. and Erna Finci Viterbi USC Shoah Foundation Executive

Director Chair at the Institute in 2014.

In the United Kingdom, Stephen founded the National Holocaust

Centre and co-founded the Aegis Trust. He was also inaugural

Chairman of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

Stephen is the founder of the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Executive

Producer of Kwibuka, the anniversary commemoration of the

genocide in Rwanda and a trustee of the South Africa Holocaust

and Genocide Foundation.

A lauded international speaker and author, Stephen has numerous

publications and awards to his name.

Dr James M. Smith CBE

CEO Aegis Trust

James Smith is a co-founder of the UK National Holocaust Centre along with his brother Stephen and parents. During the Kosovo crisis in 1999 he was a volunteer physician with the International Medical Corps (He was a trainee surgeon, having qualified as a medical doctor in Leeds, 1993). The late, costly and destructive international response to the ethnic cleansing Kosovo Crisis convinced James that the public health approach to the prevention of diseases should be applied to the prevention of genocide.

He co-founded the Aegis Trust in 2000 and remains the Chief Executive Officer.

In 2002 he staged the first major international conference on genocide prevention with the UK Foreign Office (held at The Holocaust Centre). In 2004, working with the Rwandan Government and Kigali City Council, he played a key role in establishing the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda’s capital, at a site where some 250,000 victims of the 1994 genocide lie buried. It receives tens of thousands of visitors each year, world leaders among them.

James visited Darfur in 2004 and led Aegis Trust’s campaign to limit the crimes against humanity in the region. He has subsequently revisited both Sudan and South Sudan.

The Peace Education program led by Aegis Trust in Rwanda is now being applied as a tool for prevention by community leaders in countries at-risk of mass atrocities, notably in Central African Republic, South Sudan and Kenya.

James is the President of the UK National Holocaust Centre.

He was awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honors List in 2014 for services to Holocaust education and genocide prevention.

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Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP

Avenue Capital Group

Lawrence & Adele Bacow

Amy G. Bermingham

Jeannie Blaustein & Peter Bokor

Linda Blum & Jeremy Merrin

The Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropies

Esther & Moshe Bronstein

Lori Calobrisi

Ulrika & Joel Citron

The Cooper Family, David, Louise, Leigh & Jessica and

Barbara & Chuck Feinberg

Sandy & Steve Cozen

Alisa & Dan Doctoroff

Sandra & Paul Edgerley

Susan & Ed Falk

The Family of Zachary, Benjamin & Jacob Feig

Peter E. Feinberg

Laurie Toll Franz and Jeffrey Franz

Gelfand Family Charitable Fund

Betsy & Ron Gold

Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation –

Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow and

Katja Goldman & Michael Sonnenfeldt

Trudy Elbaum Gottesman & Robert Gottesman

Sheryl Green & Rodney Cohen

Jennifer Sylvor Greenberg & Steven Greenberg

The Grobmans

Harris Allied

The Herscher Family

Beth & Dan Heyman

Hermia & Sydney Heyman

Justin Heyman and Lauren Heyman

Sandra & Howard Hoffen

Sue, John, Ryan, Thomas & Sean Hoover

Noriyoshi Horiuchi

Lisa & David Issroff

Edward Joyce & Linda Gerstel

Andrew Kandel & Jaclyn Levin

Lori Feinberg Kany & Steve Kany and Family

Ron Kaplan

Amy & Neil Katz

Bertrand Marielaure Kayiranga

Harry Krakowski

Jeremy & Niccole Kroll

Christy Lamagna

Lisa & Stephen Lebovitz, Beth & Eric Schlager, and

Jodi Landau Sieber & Joseph Sieber

Michael & Troi Lefkowitz

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Lawrence Leibowitz

Robin & Benjamin Levy

The Liquidnet Family

Ed & Vivian Merrin

Holly & Sam Merrin

Seth, Jason, Jenna, & Jonathan Merrin


The Montag Family

Beth & Joshua Nash

Ellen & Jeff Nestler and Family

Pears Foundation

Brad & Kate Peck and Suzanne Peck

Andrew Peskoe, Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP

The Family of Julie, Marc & Jonah Platt

The Price Family Foundation

Deborah Bachman Ratner & Ronald Ratner

Ira Resnick

Santera Tequila, Josh Rudy, Founder

Michelle Ores-Schorin & Charles Schorin

Nicole & Jeff Schwartzman

Seed the Dream Foundation –

Marcy Gringlas & Joel Greenberg

Segal Family Foundation

Seven Bridges Advisors

Sharon Schneier & Clifford Brandeis

Mickey Shapiro

Kim Simon

Steven Spielberg

David Sterling - SterlingRisk

Jane & James Stern

Liz & Emanuel Stern

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Julie & Michael Swidler

TABB Group

The Tayne Family – Roslyn, Bret, Samantha, Ronen & Holly

Steuart & Lisa C. Thompson

Robert & Jane Toll

L&R Uechtritz Foundation

Howard Unger & Carolyn Stoll

Linda Chatham-Thomsen & Steuart Thomsen

Clarissa Payne Uvegi & Harry Uvegi

Monica & Angelo Valenti

Marjorie Vandow & Richard Fields

Mikey Walker

Lisa Weitzman & Howard Edelstein

Janice Savin Williams & Christopher J. Williams

Lisa Wolfe & Joe Ravitch

Lawrence and Carol Zicklin Philanthropic Fund

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Seth, Jason, Jenna & Jonathan Merrin

Pears Foundation

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Diama / Diamond / $25,000-$49,999

Alisa & Dan Doctoroff

Laurie Toll Franz & Jeffrey Franz

Sandra & Howard Hoffen

Ed & Vivian Merrin

The Montag Family

The Price Family Foundation

Steven Spielberg

Robert & Jane Toll

Zagaby / Gold / $10,000-$24,999

Anchin, Block & Anchin LLPAnonymousAnonymousAvenue Capital GroupEsther & Moshe BronsteinUlrika & Joel CitronHarris AlliedGelfand Family Charitable TrustJoyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation: Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow and Katja Goldman & Michael SonnenfeldtSue, John, Ryan, Thomas & Sean HooverNoriyoshi HoriuchiLisa & David IssroffAndrew Kandel & Jaclyn LevinHolly & Sam MerrinDeborah Bachman Ratner & Ronald RatnerSeed the Dream Foundation: Marcy Gringlas & Joel GreenbergLiz & Emanuel SternLisa Wolfe & Joe RavitchJulie & Michael Swidler

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Suzy & Michael Appelbaum*

Galit Ben-Joseph*

Linda Blum & Jeremy Merrin

Rebecca & Frank Blumenthal

Esther & Moshe Bronstein

Ulrika & Joel Citron*

Joyce & Bill Cummings

Alisa Doctoroff

Karen Farage*

Michelle Feig*

Laurie Toll Franz & Jeffrey Franz*

Mark Gelfand

Linda Gerstel & Ed Joyce*

Alan Gill

Dorian Goldman & Marvin Israelow

Katja Goldman & Michael Sonnenfeldt*

Trudy Elbaum Gottesman & Robert W. Gottesman*

Michelle & Paul Grobman*

Irit Hadari*

Donna & Michael Harris

Beth & Dan Heyman

Hermia & Sydney Heyman

Justin Heyman

Lauren Heyman

Sandra & Howard Hoffen*

Heidi Kurtz & Paul Hewitt

Harry Krakowski*

Christy Lamagna*

Lisa & Stephen Lebovitz

Robin & Benjamin Levy*

Rachel Liu

Heather Maio*

Bruston Manuel

Holly & Sam Merrin*

Seth, Jason*, Jenna, and Jonathan Merrin

Vivian & Ed Merrin

Jodi & David Miller

Janet Montag*

Kelly & James Mosteller

Lisa Munn

Gail Norry

Michelle Ores*

Micky Padway

Lisa Pistilli

Nancy & Will Recant

Jill & Brian Rosen

Lily Safra

Beth Schlager

Gallit Schuller*

Dolly & Barry Segal

Betsy Sheerr

Roanna Shorofsky

Jodi Landau Sieber

James M. Smith

Stephen D. Smith

Chana Spielberg

Jane & Robert Toll

Lorena & Richard Uechtritz

Rita Uechtritz

Clarissa Payne Uvegi*

Brian Walsh

Shula Wiener*

Max Winograd

Susan & Robert Zaslow

Jill Zipin

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Laurie Toll Franz, Board Chair

John Hoover, Treasurer

Jeff Schwartzman, Secretary

Ran Goshen

Gideon Herscher

Lisa Issroff

Jean Kagubare

Bertrand “Kiki” Kayiranga

Jerilyn Medrea

Steve Moss

Jason Merrin

Sam Merrin

Liz Stern

FounderAnne Heyman

Board Chair Emeritus (1961-2014)

Executive StaffDanielle S. Burenstein, Executive Director

Jean Claude Nkulikiyimfura, Village Director

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YVThe Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) in Rwanda was

imagined and founded by Anne Heyman as a response to

the overwhelming orphan population devastated by the

1994 genocide in that country. Of Rwanda’s total population

of 11.78 million, nearly 3 million children were left orphaned

and vulnerable, with little or no chance for a future.

Today, ASYV is a model community of living, learning, and

healing for Rwanda’s most vulnerable youth. In their four

years at ASYV, our kids are creating new possibilities and

opportunities for themselves and the world around them.

2015 marks the Agahozo-Shalom’s seventh year in operation.

Thanks to YOUR GIFTS and our remarkable team in the

Village, the kids who arrive broken are transformed into

change-makers who leave the Village filled with hope, skills, a

belief in themselves, prepared and ready to impact the world.

With your continued support, ASYV will continue to be

the place where the rhythm of life is restored. The Village

not only saves the lives of the kids who live there, but also

makes a significant impact on the surrounding villages,

Rwanda as a whole, and across the globe.

Born as a response to great tragedy, Agahozo-Shalom

today is a haven of hope and joy, where future means more

than finding a next meal. Thank you for being part of this

amazing journey. With you, we are truly changing the world!

MURAKOZE CYANE

Congratulations

to our Stand Up & Be Counted Co-Chairs, Ulrika Citron and Christy Lamagna. We are grateful for your leadership and commitment to our remarkable kids.

to our Anne Heyman Spirit Award recipients, Stephen D. Smith and James M. Smith. The Agahozo-Shalom community is enriched by your work and devotion, which will greatly benefit future generations around the world.

The Agahozo-Shalom Board of Directors

(thank you very much)

Sandy & Steve Cozen and theSamuel D. Cozen Memorial Fund

congratulate Stephen D. Smith & James M. Smith for their work

restoring the rhythm of life to the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.

to the students of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

THE MERRIN GALLERY, INC.

CONGRATULATIONS

The partners and staff ofAnchin, Block & Anchin LLP

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and congratulate Stephen D. Smith, USC Shoah Foundation

andJames M. Smith, Aegis Trust

on their recognition.

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At Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in RwandaAnne Heyman's legacy lives on


With our love,the Calobrisi Family

In Loving Memory of Anne Heyman


loves and supports our friends at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village!

In Memory of Anne Heyman

and in Honor of our dear friends Sam & Holly Merrin who “Stood Up” as 2014 Chairs

Warmly,Sandy and Howard Hoffen







The following is written in memory of the incomparable Anne Heyman.

My son and I have personally

witnessed the vision and reality of

the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.

He was a willing hand and willing

heart in its founding. Agahozo-

Shalom Youth Village is indeed

a lofty vision that foments hope,

promotes civility, and provides for

all who live there a sense of

human dignity and connection.

With endless gratitude,

Gideon HerscherUri Herscher

Seed The Dream FoundationMarcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg

are proud to support

The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

and commend

Stephen D. Smith and

James M. Smith

for their continued commitment to vulnerable youth in Rwandaand across the globe

To Anne, we miss you very much Congratulations to the students of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.

Love, Holly, Sam, Charlotte, Noah and Nathan Merrin







Thank you for all your contributions as you make Anne’s dreams and vision come true for so many deserving people.

To the entire

ASYV TEAM

With much love,

Rodney Cohen &

Sheryl Green

In honor of Anne Heyman and all who continue her work for ASYV and the world.

Deborah Bachman Ratner & Ronald Ratner

In honor of the 2015 graduates of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement. May you go from strength to strength. And in memory of our dear sister in law and aunt, Anne.

We miss you every day. Linda, Jeremy, Isabel and Jacob







How wonderful it is

that nobody needs to wait

a single moment before starting

to improve the world.– Anne Frank

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Celebrating the Memory and Vision of Anne Heyman - With Love, Robin and Benjamin Levy

Anne’s spirit, love, vision and missionlive on through all who support Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and the Stand Up & Be Counted events.

Thank you, Anne, my incredible sister in law, for showing us the way.Your light continues to shine.

Ron Kaplan

This event reminds us all of Anne’s ability to inspire us to be thoughtful about our philanthropy and to be involved with our philanthropy, both financially and with our time and effort. She set the bar very high and made the world a better place as a result. It also reminds us of Seth’s message to honor Anne by paying it forward. Her memory is a blessing.

Larry and Randi Cohen

In Memory of AnneIn Honor of Jason, Jenna and Jonathan

From The Feinbergs

In loving memory of Anne Heymanwhose incredible spirit and legacy shine upon us all!

Amy & Neil Katz

A very special thank you to the youth who are making this world a better and peaceful place. Power on!

Sue, John, Ryan, Thomas and Sean Hoover

Her dream lives on in all of you...

Congratulations to the ASYV CLASS OF 2015Anne will remain in our hearts forever.Ellen and Jeff NestlerCraig, Adam, Ariana, Lillian and Alison

ANNE’S VISION AND ASYV’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUE TO BE AN INSPIRATION

With affection and support,Trudy and Bob

DOROT APPLAUDS THE WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE AGAHOZO-SHALOM YOUTH VILLAGE AND CELEBRATES THE OUTSTANDING WORK OF THIS SPECIAL COMMUNITY.

We remember Anne Heyman z”l, whose vision planted the seeds of hope for so many people all over the world, especially the youth of Rwanda.

Congratulations to the Honorees

YOUR FRIENDS AT DOROT

FJC is proud to support the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and congratulates you on tonight’s

Stand Up & Be Counted

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FJC is proud to support the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and congratulates you on tonight’s

Stand Up & Be Counted

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FJC IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE AGAHOZO-SHALOM YOUTH VILLAGE AND CONGRATULATES YOU ON TONIGHT’S STAND UP& BE COUNTED

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The one’s who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the one’s who do.Steve Jobs

It is our great honor to celebrate the Smith brothers, James and Stephen. Their selfless efforts in the world on behalf of those whose voices cannot be heard, and whose extraordinary commitment to educating the rest of us about atrocities around the world, past and present, is crucial, remarkable and inspirational.We are proud to support the beautiful community of Agahozo-Shalom, a village grown out of the ashes in Rwanda, whose founder Anne Heyman we deeply miss and admire.

May you all go from strength to strength.With deep gratitude,

Ulrika and Joel Citron

“ One person with a good idea can really change the World” Anne Heyman You are forever in our hearts and you continue to inspire us all

David, Louise, Leigh and Jessica CooperChuck, Barbara, Josh, Mara and Zack Feinberg

ßWith love and congratulations on the wonderful workThe Ravitch Family

Stephen and James, thank you for continuing to engage the possible in the world. We congratulate you on receiving the Anne Heyman Spirit Award. We are honored to support Anne Heyman’s vision and legacy.

Kim and Yuss Simon

June Beallor and Jack Dragon

Sam and Jana Gustman

Kori Street

Ari Zev and Bonnie Samotin

Jayne and Ron Perilstein

Karen Jungblut and Pete Nidzgorski

Only those who will risk going

too far can possibly find out how far

one can go.T.S. Eliot

THE PRICE FAMILY FOUNDATIONis proud to support

Stand Up & Be Counted benefiting the

Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

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With love,Monica, Zach and Angelo Valenti

In honor of Anne -who we miss so very much.And thank you to everyone who works so hard to continue her vision for ASYV.

Jody Kasten and Jack Sussman

We are proud to support all those who make the

Agahozo-Shalom Youth Villagesuch a success and would like to congratulate

Stephen D. Smith

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The Boston ladies and community stands up for the outstanding youth of ASYV!

In honor of Liz and Emanuel SternWe salute the outstanding work of theAgahozo-Shalom Youth Village

With all best wishes,Brad and Kate PeckSuzanne Peck

Thank you to all who continue to support the Village and keep Anne’s vision alive

Seth, Jason, Jenna and Jonathan

Love,

thank you to all of the friends and partners of the ASYV family. Your support ensures the future of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and the future of our amazing kids.

The Franz FamilyLaurie, Jeff, Nick, Joe and Sam

STEVEN SPIELBERG

I applaud the life changing work ofAgahozo-Shalom Youth Village

and commend Stephen Smith & James Smith

for their tireless dedication to ending genocide.

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Mazel Tov on the tremendous success of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village! Anne, your memory will always be a blessing and your spirit lives on through your family

The Winograd Family

Seth, Jonathan, Jenna, and Jason,Anne's spirit encompasses all that we do. We miss her deeply and think of her daily — and therefore, her impact will last many lifetimes.Love you all,

Betsy, Ron, Alexandra, Jacqueline, and Stephanie Gold

James SmithStephen Smithon your Stand Up and

Be Counted Award!

Your examples are inspiring!In recognition of Anne Heyman (zichrona livrakha), and with deepest thanks to Ulrika Citron and all who support Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

With love fromHarry Krakowski

Mazel Tov to

Mazel Tov on the tremendous success ofAgahozo-Shalom Youth Village! Anne, your memory will always be a blessing and your spirit lives on through your familyThe Winograd Family

CongratulationsTO THIS YEAR’S HONOREES

STEPHEN SMITH & JAMES SMITH

Our Thanks and Appreciation to Ulrika and Joel CitronOn Behalf of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

Sharon Schneier and Clifford BrandeisRachel, Aaron and Ben Brandeis

This past January I was fortunate to make my first trip to ASYV in Rwanda. This gave me the best way to see the complete picture of the amazing impact this organization has on the children and their future. It started with visiting the Genocide museum, then to the rural areas where the orphaned children live, then to seeing the village and the nurturing environment where they thrive. It then concluded with a graduation ceremony where the students, with pride and determination, demonstrated their confidence and optimism for the future.

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To think this all started with a powerful vision, and now it is changing the lives of so many.

I AM PROUD TO VOLUNTEER FOR ASYV!

Bill BertoletPrincipal,

The LevelUP Group, LLC.

WITH OUR WARMEST REGARDS, Andre and Maggie Guenoun

With incredible admiration for Anne's work, her legacy, the Merrin Family, the Stern Family and the family that is Agahozo- Shalom Youth Village Linda Gerstel and Ed, Kayla, Sarah & Adin Joyce

Sonia Gardner proudly supports


with congratulations to

Stephen D. Smith and James M. Smith

for their hard work and dedication

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“One who saves a single life is

considered as if he saved an

entire world.” - TALMUD SANHEDRIN

PEARS FOUNDATION (UK)

CONGRATULATES JAMES AND

STEPHEN SMITH ON RECEIVING

THE ANNE HEYMAN SPIRIT

AWARD. THEIR OUTSTANDING

CONTRIBUTION TO HOLOCAUST

AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION,

REMEMBRANCE AND PREVENTION

AROUND THE WORLD SERVES AS

A ROLE MODEL TO US ALL.

love & gratitude

to the board, staff and

volunteers

for your dedication to this outstanding projectwhich has borne so much fruit and will continue to do so for years to come

the Heyman family

for your incredible work and special wishes to our friend Ulrika Citron

BETH AND JOSHUA NASH

and congratulations to everyone at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

Mazal Tov

We are proud to stand up on behalf of the children of ASYV and to watch them grow and flourish and fill the world with their light.

Yosef Abramowitz, Rabbi Susan Silverman, Aliza, Hallel, Adar, Zamir and Ashira

We Will Always Be Thinking of Anne’s Vision and the ImpactShe Had on the World. The Kandel Family – Andrew, Jackie, Theo & Greta

With deep admiration and respect for Anne Heyman's incredible devotion to the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.

We are pleased to help honor Anne's memory and the entire Merrin family tonight.

Niccole and Jeremy Kroll

vLiane Ginsberg honors Anne Heyman’s

legacy by being a proud contributor to the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

Best wishes to all who help and support the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village.Anne's legacy

continues to inspire us. Roanna and Morris

Mark GelfandAgahozo-Shalom Gelfand Family Science Center

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Congratulations to all graduates and staff of ASYV. May you go from strength to strength.

•u Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation

Dorian Goldman and Marvin Israelow

Katja Goldman and Michael Sonnenfeldt

Congratulations Stephen Smith!All my best,Mickey Shapiro

in loving memory of our dear Friend Anne Heyman A visionary and beautiful soul

Michael and Troi Lefkowitz

We continue to be inspired by Anne’s life and work, and are honored to celebrate it with the Agahozo-Shalom community.

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HONGERA! congratulations!to The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village TeamSisi ni fahari wasimame pamoja nawe na kuhesabiwa miongoni mwa wafuasi wako!We are proud to stand up with you and be counted among your supporters! The Kany Family - Lori, Steve, Samantha, and Benjamin

Stand Up for the Citron's & ChristyKeep the Dream Alive

The Grobman's•

DEAR STUDENTS OF ASYV,May you continue to heal, learn, grow, prosper and contribute to your society to the fullest extent of Anne's dreams and visions for you and may you adapt and enhance that vision to reflect who you are, as Anne would want you to. I know that the precious qualities that Anne brought to her work with you will continue to inform and infuse your lives along your journey: warmth and caring, generosity of spirit, steadfast adherence to cherished values, reaching for aspirational goals and a lot of hard work. With this recipe, Anne's recipe, you will succeed!With love and respect,Marjorie Vandow

Anne,I love you, miss you and think of you everyday. Marj

The Swidler Family wishes the ASYV

the best of luck!

hIn memory of our dear sister in law and aunt, Anne. We are inspired by the extraordinary way you changed the world.

We love you & miss you every day.

Moshe, Esther, Maya, Ariel & Ben

NEW YORK STAFF

Melanie Beczak, Database Manager

Danielle Burenstein, Executive Director

Louis D'Souza, Fiscal and Operations Manager

Barrett Frankel, Development and Communications Manager

Sara Weinberger, Visitor and Volunteer Associate

VOLUNTEERS

Danni Falk

Shane Goetz

Kel Grant

SPECIAL THANKS

Agahozo-Shalom extends its deep appreciation to those who

have graciously provided in-kind donations and services:

Alison Amron, Video Editing

Ari Beser, Videography

Irit Hadari, Graphic Design

Hugh Hildesley, Auction

Chris Kendig, Photography

Curt Middleton, Graphic Design

Elad Schanin, Photography

Shula Wiener, Flowers

RWANDA KEY STAFF

Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura, Village Director

Eric Salongo Kalisa, Director of Operations and Procurement

Jean Marie Vianney (Issa) Sikubwabo, Director of Education,

Training & Philosophy

Bonaventure Mujyeneza, School Principal

Christine Icyitegetse, Director of Finance

Moses Illunga, Career Development Coordinator

Celine Uwineza, Human Resources Director

Hassina Umutesi, Health and Wellness Coordinator

TH

AN

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in honorof Anne

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