| Saturday Oct 22, 2016 6:00 PM - Saturday Oct 22, 2016 9:00 PM | $40.00 - $75.00 |
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Event
The Journey to 2020 - Transforming 1 million lives
Asante Africa Foundation invites you to join us as we continue the journey of transforming 1 Million lives by 2020.
Saturday October 22, 2016
6:00pm Arrival & Check-in
- Mingle with old friends and new in the Swahili spirit of "Ukarimu" - hospitality
6:30pm - 9:00pm Friends, Fun, and Festivities
- Immerse yourself in traditional music, food, and drinks that will transport you to the East African home of the students of the Asante Africa Program.
- Live and in person all the way from Kenya is one of our outstanding alumni: Samson, a community organizer and founder of "Life Transformers".
- Grow the impact by joining us for an exciting Live Auction!
Meet Our Guest Speaker
Samson Nyongesa - Asante Africa Alumni,samson Founder of "Life Transformers", and Community Advocate
If you have traveled to Kenya with Asante Africa Foundation, the odds are high that you have met Samson Nyongesa. He was born in Western Kenya and grew up in a polygamous family of 15 children. His mother struggled to support his primary school education, and high school was financially unattainable so he was forced to drop out of school. Over the next year, his older brother intervened and raised funds for Samson to return to school. Samson met Asante Africa in 2008 while living in a IDP Refugee camp after the 2008 prose election violence, through the proactiveness of his school principal. After repeating his sophomore year in high school, over the next 3 years, he proceeded to graduate #2 in the school district winning him a scholarship to the University of Nairobi. Thanks to his USA sponsor he has recently completed his Bachelors in Economics and will receive his graduation certificate in December 2016. While studying at the University, Samson founded Leadership organizations on campus: The Life Transformers. What started as 1 member, has now grown to over 300 university youth across 3 campuses and together they have impacted over 5000 young lives in the last 4 years. Samson is guided by the principle of transforming his society. The quote that motivates him to rise up when he is most exhausted is My history does not have to define my Future. I get to decide and so do you. He is traveling to the USA to learn from us and share his story and his belief that the youth hold the power to change their lives and the lives of those around them.
We'll also enjoy and explore:
African Inspired hors d'oeuvres
Live music by Piwai
Wine bar with signature drinks
African inspired Marketplace
Live Auction
Featured Local Art
MUSIC BY PIWAI
Fondly known as the girl with the African thumb piano (mbira instrument), Piwai has been wowing American, and Zimbabwean audiences with her reverberating soulful voice, interlaced with catchy, genre fusing melodies and exotically mystifying sounds.
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For more information on Asante Africa Foundation or the "Journey 2020" event on October 22nd, please call or email. Please find contact information below.
Also, to discuss speakers for your organization, church, or group, please contact us:
510/459-3328
info@asanteafrica.org
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LocationDavid Brower Center (View)
2150 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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