Illinois Global Institute

As the home to the area and global studies centers and thematic programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Illinois Global Institute is dedicated to fostering an environment where international perspectives are integral to teaching and research.

Center for African Studies * Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies * Center for Global Studies * Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies * Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies * Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity * European Union Center * LAS Global Studies * Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies * Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center * The Program in Arms Control and Domestic and International Security

 

Madan Sara Film Screening and Discussion with Director Etant Dupain

Oct 4, 2023   12:00 - 1:30 pm  
Lucy Ellis Lounge in Foreign Language Building, 707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Film Screening
Oct 4 film event details
Sponsor
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Speaker
Etant Dupain
Contact
Anita Kaiser
E-Mail
arkaiser@illinois.edu
Phone
217-333-6221
Views
319
Originating Calendar
Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity

The women known as Madan Sara in Haiti work tirelessly to buy, distribute, and sell food and other essentials in markets throughout the country. Despite the obstacles faced by the women working in a sector that lacks investment, infrastructure and state assistance, the Madan Sara continue to be one of the most critical parts of the Haitian economy and identity.

The Madan Sara documentary tells the stories of these indefatigable women who work at the margins to make Haiti’s economy run. Despite facing intense hardship and social stigma, the hard work of the Madan Sara puts their children through school, houses their families, and helps to ensure a better life for generations to come.

 Participants are welcome to bring lunch, and light refreshments will be served.

This event is co-sponsored by ACES Office of International Programs, the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CLACS), and Women & Gender in Global Perspectives (WGGP).  

 

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