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02.29.2008
Hope to Africa's Art Auction at The Vue on the Bayou from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Email Hope to Africa at HopetoAfrica@aol.com for more information.
introduction
A tidal wave of death is sweeping across our world and specifically Africa.
HIV/AIDS is adversely effecting nations, communities and families; especially children. Over two million children in sub-Saharan Africa have contracted
HIV/AIDS and over twelve million children are orphans due to AIDS. Every 14 seconds a child is orphaned because of AIDS which will result in over 20 million children becoming orphans before the end of this decade.
In December of 2007, I took my fourth extended trip to Africa to see the problem first hand and to meet with government officials, community leaders, and indigenous workers, to identify the most effective way to maximize our work in Africa. Observing work in Swaziland, Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi, I was excited to see so much good being done as the direct result of the investment we’ve made through our initiative, Hope to Africa. To say I was deeply moved is an understatement of how I felt as I saw the difference clean water, nutritional food, crops, medication, HIV/AIDS preventative education, clothing and orphan care has made in the lives of so many suffering people.
I want to personally invite you to join our team in making a difference in the world. How? Join us
Friday, February 29th from 7:00 to 9:00pm at
The Vue on the Bayou
in the Center for Hope for a reception and African art auction. This event is designed to raise awareness and proceeds to benefit our work in sub-Saharan Africa with families adversely affected by HIV/AIDS. Among the highlights will be a celebrity auction of authentic African art created by indigenous artisans, including paintings, wood carvings and other crafts. Proceeds will be used to purchase anti-retroviral medicines, seeds, livestock, drill wells and so many other needs.
If you would like for your organization or others you think would be interested in partnering with us call (832) 217-3241 or email us at HopetoAfrica@aol.com. Please RSVP as soon as you know how many will be in your party. If you can not attend please send a tax deductible gift, making all checks payable to Hope for Families, Help us as we continue to take Hope to Africa.
With heartfelt thanks,
Dr. D. Z. Cofield
President, Hope to Africa