It's been so long since I've posted in my blog. So sorry for not keeping everyone up-to-date, but please become a facebook fan - or "like" as they now call it - so you can see pictures, videos and regular posts. There's so much to keep "updated" in terms of technology these days that it's hard to stay on top of it all..and it's not my strong suit!
Art for Africa's inaugural event was a great success. There were 120 people at the event, 62 pieces of donated art, Africa drummers and dancers, and through all my fundraising efforts I managed to raise $10,000 (my goal!) for Global Relief and Development Partners. It was a fantastic night and I look forward to planning the next one in June, 2011.
Huge thanks to The SHAMBA Foundation, Creekside Estate Winery, and Steam Whistle Brewery for their sponsorship, to all the volunteers that helped before and during the event, to everyone that bought a ticket and supported Art for Africa by buying art, and especially to the artists that donated art.
Please donate $50 to Global Relief and Development Partners' Social Entrepreneurship Program and Faith Victory's Orphanage in Kigali, Rwanda. Every dollar makes a difference.
- About Me
- An avid volunteer, Melanie Woodward has built a life based on passion…passion for learning and for discovering and travelling the world. Melanie had an incredible, life-altering volunteer experience with Global Relief and Development Partners in Kigali, Rwanda in December, 2009. Her self-funded trip to Rwanda is one of several initiatives Melanie has undertaken for the betterment of the Rwandan people. She is also working with Gisimba Orphanage, Faith Victory Association, she is funding the education of a 15 year old orphan she met in Kigali, and plans an annual art fundraiser (www.artforafrica.info). Melanie is thrilled to be working with Global Relief and Development Partners, where their level of passion matches her own. Melanie’s formal education and experiences volunteering have prepared her for this life-changing journey. She has traveled to over 26 countries, working and volunteering in many of them. A former event planner for events like the Juno and Grey Cup festivals, Melanie has combined her organizational spirit with her humanitarian heart for the greatest experience of her life.
Map of Rwanda
