We invite you to join us for a special evening celebrating...YOU - the incredible donors and partners that make our work possible.

CARAD's supportive community is truly the backbone of everything we achieve, and this event is our way of saying thank you for standing with us through challenges and triumphs alike.

Please join us for a private screening of The Story of Souleymane. It will be an evening of connection, reflection and appreciation as CARAD shares our gratitude for your generosity and commitment to those seeking refuge in Australia. Your support has had a tremendous impact on the community and enabled CARAD to continue providing essential needs, advocacy and welfare support to those seeking safety in Australia. The CARAD Team would love the opportunity to thank you in person.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Time: 6:15pm
Venue: Cinema 1 at Luna Leederville, 155 Oxford Street, Leederville

Program:
6:15pm: Arrival check in & complimentary food (cash bar available)
6:45pm: Speeches
7:00pm: Film screening: The Story of Souleymane
8:30pm: Event conclusion

Featured Film: The Story of Souleymane
We are honoured to present the critically acclaimed documentary The Story of Souleymane (more on the film here), which follows the remarkable journey of a young refugee navigating the complexities of displacement, resilience, and finding home. This powerful film has garnered international recognition, including three awards at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, 15 awards across the globe and 14 nominations at multiple world-wide festivals. Director Boris Lojkine crafts a narrative through the eyes of a Souleymane, a young man seeking asylum in Paris with two days to prepare for an immigration interview.

Adding to the film’s incredible power is the real-life situation of its lead debut-actor, who has been denied citizenship by French authorities. Three times.

We welcome you to bring a guest to share this special evening.

Please reserve your tickets by 15 May so we can prepare accordingly.

With deepest appreciation,
The CARAD Team