The event where we have our Safari-themed gala to raise awareness and funds to make a lasting difference in the lives of orphans and vulnerable children in Africa.
This year we have started Step One of our long-term project in Epworth, a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe. This high-density community is known for crime, abject poverty, multitudes of orphans and street kids, horrific abuse and neglect, and climbing rates of suicide among the children and youth. Girls, as young as 7 years of age, are often forced into prostitution for 10 cents a customer!
What is the Project for this year? "Journey of Hope"
In keeping with our safari theme, a herd of giraffes walking is called a journey. We are embarking on a different journey, a journey where we provide hope to these children and youth.
We are building a "Bridge" school for the orphans and vulnerable children in partnership with All Nations Worship Center. This church has already started the school where these children come and start on their journey of education and hope. The ages of these children range from 7 to 15, and they have never been to a school before. Many do not even know who to write their names when they first come.
This school teaches them the basics of education with loving instructors and provides spiritual healing and wholeness. Some of these children have been rescued from forced prostitution and trafficking, but the psychological damage can be long lasting without intervention. Eventually they will transition into a government school for their higher education, but before that can happen, they have to learn the basics. Here they begin their journey of hope where they receive the education, love, psychological and spiritual help they so desperately need.
We are building them a school. The property is taken care of, but we need everything else -- classrooms, desks, chairs, curriculum, bulletin boards, and supplies like notebooks, pens, and pencils.
Will you Partner with us to make this a reality? We need to raise $30,000!
PARTNER as an EVENT SPONSOR and make a difference in these lives
In exchange for your sponsorship, your business or organization name and logo will be prominently displayed during our Safari Party on the screens, at one table seating of 8, and be listed on our website under Impression Makers.
This includes everything for Silver and Gold Sponsors plus you will be given a 2 to 3 minute opportunity to present your organization or product or have prominent placement of your product. You will also be listed on our home page and your generosity acknowledged in our social media.
Includes all that the Platinum Sponsor receives plus your business or organization logo prominently displayed in our newsletter plus a 5 minute presentation for your business or product.
