Africa: Africa Day Benefit Reception / Africa Vision Awards 2009
Join Friends of Africa International (FAI) and dignitaries from the United Nations, country missions to the UN, NGO representatives, and members of the academia / corporate sector for the presentation of the Africa Vision Awards in celebration of Africa Day. This award is given to those who have demonstrated outstanding vision and rendered exceptional service.
"The Meaning of Africa Day from the Age of Nkrumah to the Dawn of Barack Obama."
Keynote Address by Renowned Africa Scholar, Prof. Ali. Mazrui
Special Invitation
Join Friends of Africa International (FAI) and dignitaries from the United Nations, country missions to the UN, NGO representatives, and members of the academia / corporate sector for the presentation of the Africa Vision Awards in celebration ofAfrica Day. This award is given to those who have demonstrated outstanding vision and rendered exceptional service.
The event promises to be a memorable night of light cocktail, tributes, Assorted African food, African fashion and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will be used to support the work of FAI.
Keynote speaker - Professor Ali Mazrui (Albert Schweitzer Professor in the Humanities / Director of the Institute of Global Cultural Studies Binghamton University, State University of New York).
Keynote Address - "The Meaning of Africa Day from the Age of Nkrumah to the Dawn of Barack Obama."
Event details:
Venue - William Bennett Gallery, 65 Greene St, New York NY 10012
Date & Time -- Thursday May 21, 2009. 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Africa Day has been observed since 1963 as a way to express solidarity & freedom, & to highlight the dynamic cultural & social makeup of the various countries that compose the African continent. It is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made and to plan for the future. Friends of Africa International would like to take the opportunity to raise awareness about peace & security issues, the current global financial crisis and its implication for Africa & to promote support for its multi-faceted projects towards addressing these issues. To RSVP and to see the list of Africa Vision Award Honorees, please see next page. We look forward to receiving your confirmation of attendance.
Onyeka Obasi
President
Esteemed Recipients of the Africa Vision Award
(* Attendance confirmed; ** To be confirmed)
Ms. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Executive Director, African Women Development Fund, Accra, Ghana*
Dr. Mohamed "Mo" Ibrahim
President, Mo Ibrahim Foundation**
Dr. Hanifa Mezoui
Chief of the NGO Unit of the United Nations, New York*
Dr. Adhiambo Odaga
Country Representative, Ford Foundation West Africa, Lagos, Nigeria*
Prof. Adebayo Olukoshi
Executive Secretary of Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa,
Dakar, Senegal*
His Excellency Jean Ping
African Union Commission Chairperson, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia**
President Mary Robinson
Former President of Ireland; President, Realizing Rights, The Ethical Globalization Initiative,
New York (represented by Heather Grady, Director of Policy & Strategy)*
Prof. Margaret Vogt
Deputy Director, Dept. of Political Affairs, United Nations, New York*
Who We Are
Friends of Africa International (FAI) is a 501(c) (3) non-governmental organization, founded in 2005 by Ms. Onyeka Obasi. Its programs focus on advocacy, training, and research-oriented policy advice to regional and international institutions through its multifaceted programs in Africa. FAI has facilitated the annual Pan-African Youth Leadership Forum which creates platform for young people to engage in development processes through dialogue and training workshops and use of the African Youth Charter. We are currently engaged in human rights and democracy projects in Sudan. For more information, please contact us at 917 213 8710 or email at [email][email protected]