L to R: Hillcrest students taking a break from jumping rope to create a banner for the students at Kedowa. Kedowa students holding the banner, and students in their school yard.
In March 2007, third and fourth-graders at Hillcrest Elementary School (Oakland, California) held a jump-rope-a-thon fundraiser.
The students raised over $3,000 to purchase solar panels for Kedowa School for the Deaf and Wangadonji Primary School.
Since the Deaf students at Kedowa School communicate through sign language, having solar panels allowed them to stay up late at night, "talking" in their dormitory, for the first time!
This was our first major project as TamaniAfrica. In an area with over a 30% HIV infection rate, this VCT is vital. Knowledge is necessary to reduce transmission, and this clinic provides free testing and counseling to area residents.
Through the following fundraisers and through individual donations, we raised the $9,500 necessary to provide everything from the foundation to the front door. Thanks to all of those people who helped give a community the knowledge they need to lead healthy, informed lives!
Although Africa makes up less than 10% of the world’s population, they have 60% of the world’s HIV rates.
Wine Benefit at Cornerstone Café
in Norfolk VA on April 21, 2006. The theme was 1 Virus, 2 Communities – Generations of Benefits.
This event was put on by Tamani Africa with the help of TACT (Tidewater AIDS Community Taskforce) and the AFA (Artists for Advocacy).
The event included wine and food by the Cornerstone Café, spoken word poetry performed by the artist Flaming Hill of the AFA, raffle drawings and a presentation on HIV/AIDS in Africa. The event raised $648.
Poetry Slam at Elevation
This benefit was held at Elevation Gift Card and Novelty Store in Norfolk Virginia on May 12, 2006. The theme was 1 Virus, 2 Communities – Generations of Benefits.
This event was put on by Tamani Africa with the help of TACT (Tidewater AIDS Community Taskforce) and the AFA (Artists for Advocacy).
This event included food, music, spoken word by Flaming Hill of the AFA, raffle prizes and a presentation on HIV/AIDS in Africa. Trey Hannah, the owner of Elevation, donated 30% of all proceeds on merchandise sold during the event to Tamani Africa for use towards the VCT. The event raised $869.
Ice-Cream Social
This benefit was held on May 22, 2006 at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk Virginia. This event was put on by Tamani Africa with the help of the AFA (Artists for Advocacy) and the Chaplin’s office. The Chaplin’s office provided all the ice-cream, toppings and help with the event. The ice-cream was given to staff and military personal attending the Joint Forces Staff College for a donation. The event raised $890.
Garage Sale:
This event was held on July 17, 2006 and was organized by Chrisha and Frank Elliot, Jacky and Renee Hannas, and Craig Carlton of The Next Level. They heard about what Tamani Africa was doing and wanted to help. They got people from their church to donate items for the garage sale with an understanding that all proceeds would go to the VCT. At the event they set up a jar for people to make extra donations and handed out information on the VCT. This event raised $360.
Bike-a-thon:
Corrie Hood organized this event on Saturday October 14, 2006. This 75 mile bike-a-thon in Virginia raised $900 which served as a vital part of building the VCT in rural Kenya. With an HIV rate of over 30%, the Kenyan community will greatly benefit from these riders’ hard pedaling!
Brandon Plain and Artists for Advocacy
AFA, through the leadership of Brandon Plain, has been a vital and consistent parter of Tamani Africa. Working together at the Wine Benefit and Poetry Slam, we were able to raise a total of $1517 for the VCT. The powerful Spoken Word performances never fail to bring attendees to clapping and to tears. Please check out AFA's website at www.afaint.org
The Art For Water Campaign was a campaign that used poetry and song to raise money for a Water Tank for the Kedowa School for the Deaf . Kericho (Central Kenya). Now, AFA has received all the necessary donations to install a water tank for the school..
"Shave it" or "Save it" Beard Contest
TamaniAfrica co-founder Molly Mcknight organized a fundraiser with her bearded friend, Scott. Raising a total of $880, this will provide clean water for a primary school in Kendu Bay, Kenya!
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Most of our projects are made possible through private donations from generous individuals.
You can choose your project or have it go towards where there is the most need.
Private Donations
This fundraiser that launched TamaniAfrica had 3 successful years, raising a total of $4,500 in 2008 aloner! Of this money, $1,720 went for the uniforms and $2,250 for the school lunch program, with an additional $550 given as general donations to the project.
Many HIV orphans and other vulnerable children cannot afford the $8 necessary to purchase a school uniform. Through a yearly Holiday Card Campaign, we have provided school uniforms to over 650 needy children at schools in Migori, Kendu Bay, Wangadonji, Rabando, and Kedowa schools. We also currently feed over 700 kids lunch at school. See our Programs page for more details.
Each $10 card provides a child with a school uniform and a nourishing school lunch - - give them the dignity and hope to stay in school!
Each $25 card helps sustain our school lunch program: buys local food, employs local cooks, and provides a vulnerable child with a nutritious lunch!
Holiday Card Drive - give the gift of hope this year
When you purchase a school uniform or a school lunch gift certificate, not only are you giving a child dignity and hope, but you are also providing job for local fabric sellers, seamstresses, farmers, and cooks!
If you're interested in buying some cards, email Angelia and she can send them to you.
OR
Click the PayPal link and the top of the page - we'll mail you your cards straight away!
We are selling the $25 cards all throughout the year - they are not holiday-themed and 100% of the $25 will go to the school lunch program.
Working with rural African communities to create sustainable programs through dialogue, partnerships and education in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Wangadonji Church Fundraiser
Enough money was raised to complete rebuild and expand on a church in Kendu Bay, Kenya.
The Wangadonji Church when from a 1,000 square foot mud building to a 3,600 square foot rock church.
The church is 100% finished and totally self-supportive! Thanks for all those who contributed.
View the web album for more pictures of what the thousands of dolllars of donations accomplished for this church community in Kenya:
This benefit was held on May 22, 2006 at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk Virginia. This event was put on by Tamani Africa with the help of the AFA (Artists for Advocacy) and the Chaplin’s office. The Chaplin’s office provided all the ice-cream, toppings and help with the event. The ice-cream was given to staff and military personal attending the Joint Forces Staff College for a donation. The event raised $890.
