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Admission
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$55.00 per person
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$100.00 per couple
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Dreaming of Justice
An evening of music, food, dance, and inspiration for creating a more equitable and humane world
Event Program:
- Live Music and Dance
- Light African Fare & a free drink
- Silent Auction & Raffle
- Speeches
Featuring:
Live World Music with
"An irresistible blend of driven African downbeats, rollicking calypso, roots reggae and R&B… They should definitely be seen and savored. "
The Boston Globe
Special appearance by:
Mamadou Lynx N’Diaye
Master Drummer, Dancer, and Choreographer
Special Guest Speakers:
- John Fobanjong, PH.D
Professor of Political Sciences at UMASS
- Francis Ssekandi,Esq
World Bank Legal Counsel, Lecturer at Columbia Univ.
- Others: TBA
Our Master of Ceremonies:
- Carole Copeland Thomas
Author, Speaker, and Syndicated Radio Host
DATE: Saturday, May 17th
TIME: 7:00pm to 12:00am
VENUE: Hellenic Cultural Center
25 Bigelow Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Free Parking available
NOTE: Fifty percent (50%) of your ticket price will be tax deductible
Tackling the root causes of poverty in Africa
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The IIJD actively advocates tackling the root causes of poverty by addressing systemic weaknesses, reforming institutions of governance, building capacity and empowering communities. With programs and initiatives based on participation, empowerment and sustainability, we treat not just the symptoms of poverty, underdevelopment, and insecurity, but confront their underlying causes.
Current Event Supporters:
*Tropical Foods International *Boston Beanstock, CO
We are grateful for your support and your participation to this event.
The proceeds of this event will be used to promote the research, publications, services, and initiatives of the International Institute for Justice and Development in tackling the root causes of poverty in Africa.
Please join us at this special occasion to learn how together we can begin tackling the root causes of Africa's development crisis and persistent poverty. Purchase your tickets now.
