Washington, D.C. — WHAT:
To celebrate Black History Month, Africare, together with the Embassy of South Africa, will host the official documentary preview of "A Positive Vision of Africa," which aims to raise awareness of the hard work and determination of community organizations in the South African township of Mamelodi (www.mamelodiproject.org)
WHO:
- Julius Coles, president of Africare
- Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, ambassador of South Africa to the U.S., guest of honor (invited)
- Ajani Husbands, film-maker
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 27, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Light refreshments
WHERE:
Africare House. 440 R Street NW, Washington DC 20001
Street parking available. Two blocks from the Shaw/Howard Metro stop (green line).
WHY:
Africare is pleased to support a young African American film maker who has taken an interest in Africa and is doing something for the continent.
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Africare is a leading non-profit organization specializing in African aid. It is also the oldest and largest African-American led organization in that field. Since its founding in 1970, Africare has delivered more than $710 million in assistance and support — over 2,000 projects and millions of beneficiaries — to 36 countries Africa-wide. Africare has its international headquarters in Washington, DC, with field offices currently in some 25 African countries.
