Project Fiftyone – Film kōrero

Come and be part of a moving and inspirational evening as we watch the movie “Project Fiftyone” and then hear from the producers Bariz Shah and Saba Afrasyabi as they share the impact of the March 15 tragedy on them and their community, and why they felt compelled to respond with Project Fiftyone.  Bariz and Sabah will each share how their life experience have led them to this point, how the Afghanistan microbusinesses initiative was implemented, and their dreams for the future.

Watch Project Fiftyone trailer 

“A film by Bariz Shah and Saba Afrasyabi. Young Muslim couple, Bariz Shah (25) and Saba Afrasyabi (24), leave for their birth country Afghanistan to fund 51 microbusinesses to honour the 51 Muslims martyred on March 2019, in their hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand. They buy a camera and record as they work closely with their recipients, changing lives with only US$250. Bariz and Saba’s own stories as Muslims living in the West weave through this story of making a powerful choice to meet hate with love.”

Bariz is also author of the book “Beyond Hope” where Bariz shares the transformation that has occured in his life ”from an Auckland Prison to changing lives in Afganistan”

This film kōrero evening is a collaboration between Leadership Lab and an organisation called Asturlab.

“Asturlab is a charitable trust founded in 2021 and located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.  Our vision is to build a spiritually uplifted, self-sufficient, and impactful Muslim community in Christchurch and beyond. We are dedicated to building The Enlightened City, a vibrant community hub in the heart of Ōtautahi, Christchurch that comprises four houses: House of Peace, House of Healing, House of Wisdom, and Bazaar.”

Please note that the movie is 1 hour and 25 minutes long after which we will have a 40 minute interactive discussion with Sabah and Bariz and we would appreciate people not leaving early:)