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Indego Africa is excited to present its schedule of Summer 2009 fundraisers. We're offering a variety of ways for you to get involved and show your support. Now reaching more people in more cities across the United States, Indego Africa is bringing the message of hope and opportunity for Rwandan women to an even wider audience. With the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide this April 2009, you're encouraged both to remember and to celebrate - Rwanda and Indego Africa are moving forward. Please join us!
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When: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7-10pm
Where: Mars Gallery, 1139 West Fulton Market, Phone: (312) 226-7808, click for MAP
Tickets: $40 in advance (now closed), $50 at the door The very first Indego Africa event in Chicago will exhibit firsthand the progress you are helping our Rwandan partner artisans make; striking photography and rich personal accounts from our senior officers will tell the story. Additionally, there will be plenty of fun as we celebrate in the uniquely beautiful Mars Gallery with food, drink and live music. Dawi Williams, a longtime regular in Chicago’s jazz scene will be leading the sounds for the evening.
Beyond that, we are hosting a raffle and silent auction with items representative of Chicago’s native and varied offerings: everything from professional sports and theater tickets to original art to restaurant and spa certificates—even a (nonnative) snowboard!
Ticket sales for this event will do so much to support our Rwandan artisans, working at last for fair wages, studying with the help of partner tutors, exploring the world through newly secured computer labs, and steadily moving from poverty to self-sufficiency. Please share this invitation with anyone who might be interested in supporting a noble and pioneering cause. Thank you for your contribution. Click for: FACEBOOK EVENT 
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PREVIOUS FUNDRAISERS HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 11, 2009
Celebrating Africa: Houston's Connection to the Continent Host: World Affairs Council of Houston
When: Thursday, June 11, 2009, 6:30-8pm
Where: Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, 9400 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77063
Please join the World Affairs Council to celebrate our year-long Teach Africa education project. We invite all participants and volunteers who helped make Teach Africa a success. We will hear from organizations and citizens who are doing amazing work on the African continent. Guest Speakers: Tom Mitro & Matt Mitro of Indego Africa WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 1, 2009
Fifteen Years Later: The State of Rwandan Reconciliation Where: Center for American Progress, 1333 H Street NW, 10th Floor (nearest Metro: Metro Center & McPherson Square, click for Map) Topic: To mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, Indego Africa presents an in-depth panel discussion on the progress of political and ethnic reconciliation in Rwanda. Immediately following the panel, an informal reception will take place where panelists and members of the Rwandan diaspora will share their experiences in a conversational setting. Panelists: - Matthew Mitro, Founder and CEO of Indego Africa;
- Karol Boudreaux, Professor of Law at George Mason University; Lead Researcher at Enterprise Africa!, a project of the Mercatus Center;
- Catherine Larson, Restorative Justice Advocate, Author of As We Forgive;
- Augustin Mutemberize, International Trade Specialist, Afrca Trade Office; formerly of the Rwandan Ministry of Finance;
- Andrew Jones, Director of Policy Analysis, CARE USA; former Program Director, CARE Rwanda.
Moderator: Jackson Mvunganyi, co-host of Up Front on Voice of America radio. 
FACEBOOK EVENT: Click Here NEW YORK CITY - MARCH 26, 2009
Summary & Photos: Click Here 
Open - 11am, Reception - 6pm to 10pm Suggested donation of $10. Wine, beer, and snacks. Indego Africa handicrafts for sale. FACEBOOK EVENT: Click Here ORANGE COUNTY, CA - FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Keynote Address, University of California - Irvine's Center for Unconventional Security Affairs "Harnessing Global Trade to Promote Human Security: Social Entrepreneurship & the Indego Africa Model" Indego Africa's President and Founder, Matt Mitro, will be delivering an address to the Coalition Advocating Human Security, a project of the University of California - Irvine's Center for Unconventional Security Affairs. A brief abstract: "Connecting the poor with global markets presents a real opportunity for empowerment, both economic and social. Local markets often fail to appropriately value specialty goods from developing countries, handicrafts being a particularly good example. Export market access can remedy that deficit and provide critical income to the poor, yet there are significant barriers to entry in the export market - from language and commercial experience to shipping costs and government regulations. Matt Mitro will discuss how social enterprises like Indego Africa, a developing hybrid form of non-profit and for-profit entities, are employing fair trade practices and implementing education programs that both safeguard income and generate long-term skills - both critical components of human security." For more information and to register for this event, please CLICK HERE. To view the presentation from the event, please click here: PowerPoint version or PDF version SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 14, 2009
An informal party and celebration of love... and Indego Africa. The perfect complement to an evening with your loved one on Valentine's Day. Featuring DC Specific. Thanks to everyone who came out and contributed to a great cause: 
2008 FUNDRAISERS: CLICK HERE 2007 NY FUNDRAISER: CLICK HERE
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