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"Press Release" by Liz Free, Director, International School Rheintal, Switzerland
Documentary "Look Beyond" by Claudia Doron Selected for LA Independent Film Festival for Women in Spring 2023
Buchs/SG, [3 September, 2023] — Claudia Doron, the founder and project manager of "River of Hope" in Buchs/SG, is thrilled to announce that her documentary, “look beyond," has been officially selected to be featured at the LA Independent Women Film Awards, in Los Angeles in Spring 2023.
"Look Beyond" is a powerful documentary that takes viewers on a journey to the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Claudia Doron, the driving force behind "River of Hope," leads this inspiring exploration. In her documentary, she shares her compelling story of founding the non-profit association "River of Hope" in 2010, armed with nothing but determination and a vision for change. Without a cent and without a predetermined project, she embarked on an incredible mission to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Over the course of 13 years, Claudia's vision has transformed into a reality. The center "Tala Mosika", which translates to “look beyond" in Lingala, now stands proudly on 5 hectares of land. This center has become a beacon of hope for the local community, providing education to over 500 primary and high school students, healthcare services, and a thriving soccer school. The success of this project demonstrates the unwavering commitment to the principle of "helping people to help themselves."
"Look Beyond" is a testament to the power of vision, determination, and the positive impact that one person can have on a community and the world. Claudia Doron's documentary is an inspiring and uplifting journey, and its selection for the LA Independent Film Festival for Women is a well-deserved recognition of her remarkable work.
For more information about the documentary "Look Beyond" and "River of Hope," please visit [website link]. You can also join a viewing of the documentary at the International School Rheintal on 7th November, 2023.
Please see the website for more details about how to register.
Look beyond - the film
Without a cent and a predetermined project, Claudia Doron-Zahner founded the non-profit association "River of Hope" in 2010 and landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
She takes her viewers on a journey to her center "Tala Mosika", (Tala Mosika means "look beyond" in Lingala).
With the goal of "helping people to help themselves", she started 13 years ago with a lot of support from the Swiss Rhine Valley and around. Today, a center stands on 5 hectares of land. Over 500 primary and high school students receive an education, are cared for in the health center and benefit from the soccer school. Come with us on the journey, soon we will land in Congo.
(Its Lingala and means "Welcome and have a good journey)
Talk & Apéro
After the film (20') Claudia Doron will chat with a student from the Ukraine, Oleksandra Hnatiuk. They will talk about the interesting story behind the name of River of Hope, why the balls are blue and the reason why we don't accept child sponsorships and then there is the story with the secret service.....
Film in SCHWEIZER - DEUTSCH
Lueg drüber us - der Film
Claudia Doron-Zahner gründete ohne einen Cent und einem vorbestimmten Projekt, den gemeinnützigen Verein "River of Hope" im 2010 und landete in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo.
Sie nimmt ihre Zuschauer auf eine Reise in ihr Zentrum "Tala Mosika" mit, (Tala Mosika bedeutet in Lingala "lueg drüber us").
Mit dem Ziel "Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe", hat sie mit viel Support aus dem Alpenrheintal um Umgebung vor 13 Jahren losgelegt. Heute steht auf den 5ha Land ein Zentrum. Hier erhalten über 500 Primar- und Oberstufenschülern eine Schulbildung, werden im Gesundheitszentrum versorgt und profitieren von der Fußballschule. Kommen Sie mit auf die Reise, bald landen wir im Kongo.
Talk & Apéro
Im Anschluss an den Film (20') ist Claudia Doron im Gespräch mit Julia Hauser, Geschäftsführerin “booksinbuchs”. Sie erzählt uns die interessante Geschichte die hinter dem Namen von River of Hope steckt, wieso die Bälle blau sind, warum sie keine Kinder Patenschaften akzeptieren und dann gibts da noch die Geschichte mit dem Geheimdienst....
TV Rheinwelten - Interview zum Film - Sommer 2023
Träumen eine Chance geben
Spendend / Donations
DO Film 20' - Schweizerdeutsch & English
"Jeder Cent Ihrer Spende fließt direkt in unsere Schule. Obwohl die Regierung unsere Sekundarschullehrer immer noch nicht bezahlt, so geht es auch 80.000 andern Lehrern im Land, garantieren wir, dass alle Kinder weiterhin unsere Schule besuchen dürfen - Bildung ist ein Grundrecht!
"Every cent of your donation directly benefits our school. Despite the government's failure to pay our secondary school teachers, a situation affecting 80,000 educators nationwide, we guarantee that all children receive the education they deserve." Education a a basic right!
Bank Information
Raiffeisenbank Werdenberg, 9470 Buchs SG, Switzerland
Beneficiary: River of Hope (RoH)
Account Details: Bank Nr. 81251 / Swift: RAIFCH22 / IBAN: CH68 8125 1000 0046 9403 4 / Konto: 90-862-2
Regionale Sponsoren
CONCORDIA Buchs
Hilti AG, Liechtenstein
St.Galler Kantonalbank, Buchs/SG
Jan Gantenbein, Die Mobiliar, Generalagentur Buchs-Sargans
Unsere Veranstaltungsorte in der Schweiz / Our event locations in Switzerland
Event Support im fabriggli
- Annemarie Engler
- Julia Hauser
Event Support in der ISR
- Students from grade 11 & 12
Apéro im fabriggli
Apéro at ISR - Drinks by ISR & Snacks by
Feedback
Wow - was für ein toller Film !! 👍👏
So eindrucksvoll, ich konnte mir ja schon einiges vorstellen aber mit dem Film und den Erklärungen dazu, wirklich sehr informativ und bewegend ! Wahnsinn was Du da auf die Beine gestellt hast - natürlich mit Hilfe Deines „locals“ aber es war Dein Traum und Deine Vision und Du/Ihr habt soviel bewirkt, einfach toll !! Ihr könnt einfach nur stolz auf euch sein.
Barbara L. - Innsbruck, Österreich
Wonderful! Such an amazing and inspiring project👏🏼👏🏼
Natalie Neuschwander, Eilat, Israel
What a beautiful film, congratulations, amazing work dear Claudia, very impressive👍. Was ihr alles erzielt habt ist absolut fantastisch, du hast diesen Kinder die Chance für ein besseres Leben gegeben durch Ausbildung die sie brauchen um weiterzukommen in ihrem Leben...'mon chapeau to you!!!
Monique M. - Montréal, Kanada
"The documentary is great 👏, inspiring and powerful!
Dgania Cohen, Tel Aviv, Israel
What a fantastic project you have put together. From the initial idea as a flight attendant landing in the Congo you never gave up on your vision. The world needs more of these grassroot projects, where the people are the creators and the benefactors. There are a lot of good lessons here. Congratulations Claudia.
Mercedes Cue, Barcelona, Spain
Well done Claudia. Great documentary!! You are an incredible inspiration to so many!!
Deborah Cohen, South Africa
Gratuliere liebe Claudia 🍾. Das ist wunderbar. Von nix kommt nix kommt Claudia und D A S entsteht, weil deine Inspiration inspiriert. 🥂🙏🥂. Danke für D I C H.
Bärbel Pankoke, Deutschland
Impressions Event: 1 Juni, 2023
Impressionen: Event: 7.11.2023
