Check out www.akosia.org for more details.
For the last two summer (2009/2010) the Akosia team has been in Accra, Ghana working with the students from a school called Street Academy. This month long filmmaking program brings storytelling to life by having the kids write, direct, and produce their own two short films. It has been a roaring success! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-kfwhOjn0k)
The TKAFoundation will be joining the 2011 summer project cause to provide an engaging and eco-friendly environment where underprivileged children’s natural abilities can be expressed and nurtured.
In order to assist and run the Akosia program for it’s third consecutive year, The TKAFoundation need at least $10,000 to successfully run this program in Ghana and be able to take along with us 8 volunteers.
In preparation for our big fundraiser event, Spring of the Artful Renaissance, which will take place on May 13, 2011, we need to raise $1,000! To be able to have this event successfully done, we want to make sure we give our patrons and supporter a night that they will appreciate and enjoy as well as be moved to help with our cause in Ghana. Please help use reach our goals to make this event and the summer project a success.
THE BREAKDOWN OF DONATIONS FROM THE EVENT (Goal of $10,000)
$20/day per child for the AKOSIA 2011 project. This includes
– 2 meals a day
– Approximately 6 hours of film/video teaching & activities
– School supplies – Uniform (2 T-shirts)
– Sneakers for technical crew for the kids (Teaching the kids the importance of safety on set)
Program runs for 5 weeks, 5 days a week from 8:30am – 1:30pm For a child to complete this program it would cost $500 The program accommodates for 40-45 children.
We appreciate whatever way you can help, and ask that you pass this link to others who love art and would love to help see art flourish amongst the youth. If you are on twitter or facebook, help us there. Remember, not only will you help a child discover the magical world of art, you might just help discover the next amazing artist or leader of the future generation.
So… Save the DATE! This is an event that you won’t want to miss! A cocktail fund raising event that will entertain, inform, and inspire everyone who attends. There will be a opening reception cocktail, performances by two amazing African Diasporan artists (M3NSA and Iyadede), a silent auction, fashion show, and an information session about the TKAFoundation and its cause.
Spring of the Artful Renaissance : Creating an Exotic Eco-Chic World Where Art Meets Technology. A World to Lead the Future Generations
Date : May 13th 2011
Location : 80 Hanson Place, NY 11217-1506
Time of Event : 6pm-9pm
Admission Fee : Free Admission with $5 suggested donations.
It’s going to be a night full of heART!
www.tkafoundation.org
Here is the link for people who want to donate to help us with organizing the fundraiser event in NY May 13th:
http://www.ulule.com/the-spring-of-the-artful-renaissance-special-cocktail-reception/
Here is the link for people who want to donate towards our $10, 000 for the trip to Ghana to run the summer program:
http://www.ulule.com/creating-an-artful-world/
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