Event

Baraza for Kenya

*Baraza: A Swahili gathering held to raise awareness and share collective wisdom. A baraza is a social affair where current events are discussed, knowledge is built, and relationships forged.

Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00pm ~ 9:00 pm

Please join us for a night dedicated to sharing knowledge & raising awareness.

Program will include:
Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Carolyn Kissane of New York University's Center for Global Affairs

Photography from Takaungu by Brenna Britton

Presentations by the directors of the East African Center

Cocktails and Light Food

Speakers will discuss how contemporary development trends such as public-private partnerships, transparency, sustainability, and capacity building look on the ground, and give insight into how one small organization is achieving big results in Eastern Kenya.

Theresa Lang Community and Student Center 55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor . New York, NY

$90 general admission . $50 students . $25 special reduced rate for New School students

$650 table sponsor (10 seats)

All proceeds to benefit the East African Center for the Empowerment of Women & Children

Two XO laptops will be raffled off at the baraza! For each raffle ticket you purchase, your name and that of a Vutakaka Junior School student will be entered into the drawing. If your name is drawn, a laptop with your name inscribed will be given to a Vutakaka School student.
Raffle tickets must be purchased prior to the event for $10 each-no limit on purchases!

Can't attend the event? You still have the opportunity to purchase tickets and give the gift of technology to a deserving child.