“Africa’s time, to gather African resources” is the theme that underpinned our Hundred for US$100 Africa Giving campaign. The campaign was focused on identifying 100 individuals and companies that would give US$100 each in support of any of the 108 organisations listed on the Africa Giving platform.
To bring the campaign to a close, a fundraising dinner was held inviting all who had donated towards the campaign. The attendees were made up of entrepreneurs, captains of industry, bank representatives and individuals in the Civil Society Space. The night was a celebration of the personification of philanthropy through individuals who were willing to give towards building the Africa we desire not only through mere words but through their resources.
During the course of the evening we had a moment to share our vision for Africa Giving with our guests, demonstrate how the platform works and share a heartwarming story about Chiedza Foundation one of the many organisations at the forefront of making positive change in Africa. The night was graced by some of Zimbabwe’s most talented artists who showcased their art in support of our campaign. Their artwork together with our Executive Director’s books raised US$5300 by the end of the event. What started as a dream of building a movement came alive on the 24th of May. It is a movement that will continue to grow and our hope is that you will be a part of it by giving to any organisation on www.africagiving.org.
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