Journey of Hana's Suitcase
Seattle, US, January 2016
Seattle Children's Theater presented Hana’s Suitcase, a west coast premiere for Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre. The production was presented in part by the “Friends of Hana’s Suitcase” committee, a community effort led by the Biller Family Foundation.
Mobile, Alabama, US, 2012
The Gulf Coast Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education organized the screening of the film "Inside Hana's Suitcase". Fumiko met with more than 1800 students from 7 different schools on January 5-6, 2012.
Scotland, January 2012
Story of Hana's suitcase was shared with 3000 students in Scotland on National Holocaust Memorial Day events. Hana's brother George Brady, Mrs.Teresa Brady,their daughter Lara, Larry Weinstein, director of the film "Inside Hana's Suitcase", and Fumiko Ishioka visited Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, US, May 2011
On the occasion of the 2011 Interfaith Yom Hashoah Commemoration "Searching for the Lost", sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Tulsa’s Council for Holocaust Education.
Hamilton, Canada, Oct 2010
Community project led by Today’s Family and the UJA Federation of Hamilton, the story of Hana's Suitcase was shared with 8000 students, parents, and teachers in Hamilton and London, Ontario, Canada. There were screenings of the film "Inside Hana's Suitcase" followed by Q & A with George Brady, Lara Brady, and Fumiko Ishioka.
Philadelphia, Nov 2010
Attended Global Citizenship Conference at Temple University and screening of "Inside Hana's Suitcase" at the First Person Arts.
Israel, 2010
For the Israeli Premiere of "Hana's Suitcase" by Nephesh Theatre.
Australia, 2010
Visited schools in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.
China, Nov 2009
George & Lara Brady, Larry Weinstein and Fumiko visited Hong Kong and Macau for the screening of the film "Inside Hana's Suitcase" and some presentations for students.
South Africa, Aug 2008
Visited several schools and met with 2,000 students and adults in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg
Germany, September, 2007
Hana's Suitcase was invited for the Wortfestival in Lippstadt.
Mexico, May 2007
Met with 2,000 students and adults with 10 presentations for 4 days.
St Louis, US, Jan 2007
For the U.S. Premiere of the play "Hana’s Suitcase" by Metro Theater, George & Lara and Fumiko visited St Louis and met with groups of students.
Vancouver, May 2006
For the annual High School Symposium organized by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
Ottawa, Canada, Oct 2005
For the Holocaust Education Week 2005 organized & sponsored by Jewish Family Services, Canadian Labour Congress and other organizations.
NY, US, Apr 2004
George Brady, Karen Levine, and Fumiko Ishioka visited a Public Middle School #146 in Harlem, NY.
NJ, US, 2004
George Brady, Karen Levine, and Fumiko Ishioka gave presentations at 20 community events and schools.
Cincinnati, US, Feb 2004
The Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education organized 17 presentations and meetings at various schools for George & Lara Brady and Fumiko.