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”Have a Peaceful Dream” in support of children victims of sexual abuseOn 23rd November a telethon in support of children victims of sexual abuse "Have a Peaceful Dream" has been broadcasted on the first Macedonian National TV Channel. The event was initiated by the Centre for Institutional Development and the First Children's Embassy in the World - Megjashi.

The aim was to raise funds for support of sexually abused children. This special occasion brought together over 100 artists, as well as Dutch Ambassador H.E. Simone Filippini. It included a promotion of the song "Dream", performed by 15 Macedonian artists and a TV auction. By dialling the number 143-404 citizens could donate 100 Denars.

In Macedonia, each year about 1,000 children (11-18 years of age) become victims of such abuse, imposed by their parents, friends or neighbours.

Source and more information

 Soon after the telethon, First Children's Embassy in the World and CIRa continued their fundrising efforts by releasing a video "Sonuvaj mirno - Have a Peaceful Dream"

The song „Have a Peaceful Dream" has been recorded with support of Two Hearts production. Following music stars took part in the recording: Aleksandra Pileva, Bravo Band, Beni Shakari, Martin Srbinoski, Next Time, Elena Petreska, Daniel Stojmanovski, Martin Vucik, Andrijana Janevska, Ile Spasev, Tanja B, Gemini, Dejana and Aleksandar Macevski.

To watch a video, visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_0T09oja5Q

http://www.mmm.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID=EF665D1C334570499A0526DE034EBB32