Paul Farmer to Speak at Orphans of Rwanda Benefit in San Francisco

Orphans of Rwanda will be holding its first benefit in San Francisco on Monday, November 12. Their main speaker will be world-renowned physician and anthropologist, Dr. Paul Farmer, the author of several UC Press books, including Pathologies of Power, Infections and Inequalities, and AIDS and Accusation. Orphans of Rwanda works with Dr. Farmer's organization, Partners In Health, in Rwanda. It will be a great evening at an absolutely terrific space in the Presidio. .

The evening is dedicated to supporting the expansion of Orphans of Rwanda's university scholarship program. Earlier this year, they received 1,500 applications for 68 scholarships -- resulting in an acceptance rate of less than 5%. This says a lot about the high caliber of the students in the program and the unmet demand for university education in Rwanda. The benefit will enable Orphans of Rwanda to serve even more talented young Rwandans next year. You can read more about these amazing students on the Orphans of Rwanda website: www.orphansofrwanda.org/our_students/student_profiles.php.

You can find out more about the event and how to register for the event at: www.orphansofrwanda.org/sfevent