LETS MAKE A CHANGE!

LETS MAKE A CHANGE!

On the night of November 15th, 2012 we are getting together and spreading awareness. Please join the movement and help us make a change. Below you will find out how you can help. You can donate directly here specifically for "The Water Creates Life!" project. For further info about the organization and our other projects please visit SSII.

$10will bring fresh clean water every day to one person in a village in South Sudan.
$30will bring fresh clean water every day to three people in a village in South Sudan.
$60will bring fresh clean water every day to six people in a village

 in South Sudan.
$100 will bring fresh clean water every day to 10 people in a village in South Sudan.
$250will bring fresh clean water every day to 25 people in a village in South Sudan.
$500will bring fresh clean water every day to 50 people in a village in South Sudan.
$1,000will bring fresh clean water every day to 100 people in a village in South Sudan.
$5,000 will bring fresh clean water every day to an entire community/village in South Sudan.

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You are cordially invited to Southern Sudan Initiatives' and the next installment of Panla's Taste of Africa Event Series on Thursday November 15 2012 at 7pm at Taj Lounge NYC.  A night of entertainment, food, networking, fashion and philanthropy.

Part of the proceeds to benefit the Southern Sudan Initiatives, "Water Creates Life!" project. Feel free to check out our website and blog for more info and a feel for our events. Please purchase tickets HERE to help us raise funds for drilling water wells in my village Bor, South Sudan. If you cannot attend please feel free to make an online donation directly to our project "Water Creates Life!'' 100% of all proceeds donated goes towards the water wells!!! You can help us make a difference and help bring a village to life! 

Participating restaurants/vendors include Panla (catering food from various parts of Africa including West Africa) Queen of Sheba (Ethiopian Restaurant), Madiba ( South African Inspired Cuisine), Le Souk Harem (Moroccan/Mediterranean cuisine), New York's own Cake Man Raven (best red velvet cake you ever had). 

Another exciting and entertaining night of mingling, mixing, and dancing with friends to African/World music classics and hits (Afro-beats, Makossa, Soukous, Zouk) and more - join an amazing group of outgoing and cultured professionals from various parts of the world in a beautiful and comfortable venue. A great place to unwind with friends and network.

Performances by No Small Money, Perfecta Ekpo, duet by Onyinye and 
Kaleta of Zozo Afrobeats. Special guest DJ MOMA.

Featuring guests from the crossover film Doctor Bello- showing in  NYC 11/23/12"

Special thanks to Carrie Sackett for her exemplary work at BGTI.  
  
  
Location: Taj Lounge NYC - 48 West 21st St (btwn 5 & 6th Ave)
Nearest subs: [V, F, trains to 23rd st]; [1 train to 23rd]; or
[4,5,6,L,N,R,Q,W trains to 14th st Union Square station, and walk north to w21st]
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One lucky birthday celebrant and 3 friends to win a 3 course dinner ( win birthday Package ) courtesy of Panla 

• Food served from 6.30pm - 9.30pm
• Complimentary hors d'oeuvres served to all our guests from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
• 2 for 1 Drink specials before 7:30pm.
• Network, mingle, dance from 6pm - 12am
• General Admission $30
• Team of DJs spinning all night.

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Partners -  Arik air, The Africa Channel, Society HAE, f2fAfrica, Adunni Designs  BedVyneWine, Queen of Sheba, Cake Man Raven , Madiba restaurant, Le SoukHarem, Bati Restaurant, Afripop, Zozo Afrobeat, Sahara Reporters, SIPA 

The Taste of Africa Event Series is a networking series geared towards celebrating the best of the Pan-African culture with entertainment, food, music, and fashion while highlighting and raising funds for organizations dedicated to supporting change and development in various parts of the world including Africa.

The Southern Sudan Initiatives, Inc. ("SSII") was established to provide various methods of support to the people of South Sudan, with a particular focus on reuniting families of the Lost Boys and Girls and empowering them with knowledge and other resources to foster sustainable development and self sufficiency.

Hope to see you all be a part of a beautiful cause!

Cheers!
Mari Malek
Southern Sudan Initiatives, Inc.
Co-Founder & Creative Director
www.southernsudaninitiatives.org
www.watercreateslife.blogspot.com
646.571.6472