Fundraiser: Raise Hope for Congo

Dialogue, Start One hosts RAISE HOPE FOR CONGO, a day of events to increase awareness about crimes against humanity in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of Congo. New York Times best-selling author and Enough Project co-founder John Prendergast lead a luncheon at Dogwood Restaurant, and later a symposium on Georgia Tech's campus. Advocates gather at Mason Murer Fine Art for a Dialogue Friend Raiser, complete with food, drinks, African drumming and tribal beats. Funds will promote education and ultimately raise hope for women and girls in the Congo who are sexually exploited. Luncheon: $150 donation. 12:30 p.m. 565 Peachtree St. Impact Series: Free. 4:30 p.m. Georgia Tech College of Management, 800 W. Peachtree St. Dialogue Friend Raiser: $10 donation. 7-10 p.m. 199 Armour Drive. 404-840-4862. www.dialoguestartone.com.