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Activating awareness of EB and other rare disorders in Africa and MENA regions: a DEBRA Congress
Exhibition
For the first time, talented epidermolysis bullosa patients, who suffer from a rare skin disease with no discovered cure to date, will be showcasing their artwork during a DEBRA congress to be held in Cairo, Egypt from April 25th to 28th, 2024 at Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel.
About
Art therapy is essential to improve the mental health and emotional and psychological well-being of those who suffer from epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which are mostly children known as butterfly children. We are aiming to raise awareness and support butterfly children around the world and be part of their journey of resilience by helping them both physically and psychologically and draw a smile on their faces.
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Please join us to appreciate the creativity and hard work of those talented fighters and show them that their lives matter. Be part of the raising awareness campaign, which could be pivotal in discovering new ways and techniques to encourage them to lead better lives. Your presence will be a grain of hope midst the pain endured by them.
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Scientific studies have proven that art improves the quality of EB patients lifestyle and makes them feel and express themselves better, elevates their mood, improves their problem-solving ability, opens their minds to new ideas and empower them to continue fighting for their lives.
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The conference is organized by Yasmin El Samra Foundation DEBRA Egypt and endorsed by DEBRA International.
How to apply
All EB talented patients worldwide are invited and welcome to showcase their artwork or crafts in this exhibition. The artwork can fall in any of the following categories:
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Drawings
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Crafts
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Writings including poems, books and songs
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Decoupage art
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Any creative work
Please send a copy of your work as well as a short biography to Hanaa Elsadat by April 15th, 2024, at hanaa.ebcongress24@gmail.com. The work will be reviewed, and if approved, you will receive an email with all details to follow and whether a copy is sufficient or the original needs to be shipped.
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There will be a purchase option for any work that can be sold. Therefore, please specify if your work is for display purposes ONLY. All displayed artwork will be showcased along with the biography of its creator.
