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Indego Africa frequently holds events intended to promote its mission, raise funds for its Hand Up development program, and showcase the stories of the amazing women that it supports. You are cordially invited to attend any of the events below and we look forward to introducing you to the growing network of Indego Africa supporters, across the country and the globe. NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30, 2010 to FEBRUARY 3, 2010 New York International Gift Fair 
Indego Africa will be attending the 2010 New York International Gift Fair for the first time! Handicraft Retailers are welcome to come and visit our booth (Number 5021) for an opportunity to see Indego Africa's handicrafts up close and personal, including our newest product lines. | | When: Saturday, January 30, 2010 through Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Where: Booth 5021, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th Street, New York, NY |
RECENT EVENTS NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 2, 2009 Ibirori! Indego Africa's 2nd Annual Celebration of Rwandan Progress | | When: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 7:30-11:30pm
Where: NEW YORK CITY! POP Lounge, 14 E. 58th Street, btw Madison & 5th (MAP) What: OPEN BAR 7:30-9:30pm, great POP Burger treats, African tunes, silent auction, Indego Africa handicrafts, and about 150 people who love empowering women in Rwanda! How Much: $45 in advance ($40 for grad students), $60 at door (all guests). SHARE WITH FRIENDS!
*Notes: No tickets will be mailed; your name will simply be placed on the guest list. If purchasing for friends, tell them to indicate that they are your guest at the door. All grad students will be required to show valid current student ID. By using Google Checkout, you help us avoid processing charges of 2-3% (on PayPal and other event sites). That means more of your ticket price is impacting Indego Africa partners in Rwanda. If having trouble with checkout, please email
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* The fair market value of one ticket to Ibirori! is $25. Any amount you paid above $25 per ticket is tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor. | | WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Ibirori! Indego Africa's 2nd Annual Celebration of Rwandan Progress Where: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th Street NW, MAP Entertainment: Welcome drumming from all-women's group Batala DC and a showcase performance from Rwandan dance group Amariza N'Amasonga (sample of Rwandan dancing here) VIDEO FROM THE EVENT:
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(A) Indego Africa Project ("IAP") will provide the winner with cash in an amount approximating the cost of a trip to Rwanda ($3,000). If the winner chooses to travel to Rwanda, the following stipulations apply: (1) IAP will assist with travel arrangements (flight & hotel) either on its own accord or through a travel agent; (2) The winner will be responsible for making ALL payments, including incidentals (food & drink, tips, excursions, travel & health insurance); (3) If the winner would like to participate in an IAP-sponsored trip that includes tailored programs and cooperative visits, IAP agrees to waive its mandatory donation requirement for the winner but the winner must travel during the dates offered by IAP (likely Summer 2010); and (4) If the winner wants to travel separately from IAP, IAP will be open to site visits at the cooperatives, but will not be available for tailored programming and other in-country arrangements. (B) Please consult a tax advisor about the deductibility of raffle ticket purchases from IAP. All proceeds will benefit the Indego Africa Project, a 501(C)(3) non-profit recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and founded in November 2006. Winner need not be present at the drawing to win. (C) Raffle drawing will be held on November 6, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. EST at The Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St NW Washington, DC 20009 (D) Licensed by the D.C. Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board (application in progress). In compliance with Chapter 15 of the D.C. Code. (E) When you purchase a raffle ticket online, please keep a copy of the e-mail confirmation from Google Checkout/IAP as your receipt. IAP will have a separate record of your purchase and will place your individually-numbered raffle ticket into the drawing at the event on November 6. If your ticket wins, you will be contacted at the address you provide. (F) The odds of winning are roughly 1 in 400. (G) For general information on donating to Indego Africa, please visit our Donation Notes webpage. 2009 FUNDRAISERS: CLICK HERE 2008 FUNDRAISERS: CLICK HERE 2007 NY FUNDRAISER: CLICK HERE
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