Little Amal

Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child who has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.

Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 6,000 miles to 97 towns and cities in 15 countries and been welcomed by more than a million people on the street, including hundreds of artists and civil society and faith leaders, as well as by tens of millions online. Her journeys are festivals of art and hope that draw attention

to the huge numbers of children fleeing war, violence and persecution, each with their own story. Her urgent message to the world is “Don’t forget about us.”

Between 7 September and 5 November 2023, Amal will journey 6,000 miles across the United States. More than 35 towns and cities from Boston to San Diego and 1,000+ artists and arts organizations will create 100+ free public events to welcome her.

On Friday, October 20^th, Amal will walk through Austin and be welcomed at three events. iACT’s Refugee Program is the lead organizer of the first event, which is hosted by the refugee-serving agencies of the Austin Refugee Roundtable and will be held at Huston-Tillotson University from 5-6pm.

Please plan to come walk with us and Little Amal across Huston-Tillotson’s beautiful campus and join in the culminating communal welcome dance performed by Ballet Austin!

With questions or to get involved, please contact me! -Chad Pevateaux, Refugee Program Co-Director, cpeva@interfaithtexas.org