2011 AHC DINNER-FUNDRAISER

The African Heritage Celebration raised 3741 dollars at its fifth annual dinner and silent auction Saturday July 9, 2011.The event was hosted by the Hyatt Regency Denver.

The mighty Ujama drummers of Colorado along with Gambian master kora player Moro Susso entertained the audience. Talented spoken word master Menas added to the enlightenment with his poetry. The event of charity and cultural engagement is held yearly to raise fund for educational projects in Senegal, where AHC distributes supplies to elementary schoolchildren.

In the past, students from Kindergarten to the 6th grade have received Textbooks, slates, notebooks, pens and pencils at reception ceremonies, during which, the importance for children to thrive for a good education was emphasized as parents, teachers and local notorieties expressed gratitude for the much appreciated gifts.

The educational materials add to the children’s motivation to make better lives for themselves. Knowledge can help students transform their lives and improve their living conditions. Education also helps form citizens who will contribute in advancing tolerance, friendship, understanding and peace between people and make the world a better place.

The AHC raised most of the resources through its annual benefit dinner and silent auction, and also a $5,000-challenge-grant from the Mizel Global fund which has been provided since 2008.