November 10, 2008
Africa: Africare to Honor President George W. Bush at 2008 Africare Award Dinner
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February 29, 2008
South Africa: Africare Celebrates Black History Month with African American Documentary Preview
In celebration of Black History Month, Africare, together with the Embassy of South Africa, hosted the official documentary preview of "A Positive Vision for… Read more »
February 22, 2008
South Africa: Africare to Host Young African- American's Documentary Preview - "A Positive Vision of Africa"
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October 26, 2007
Africa: A Night to Remember - Annual Dinner Honors President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and Raises $1.2 million for Development Initiatives in Africa
The 2007 Bishop Walker Memorial Dinner, hosted by non-profit organization Africare, welcomed over 2-thousand leaders and distinguished guests from around the world to the Hilton… Read more »
September 28, 2007
Africa: Twenty Years Young, and Growing - Africare House Celebrates 20 Years
At first glance, the old boarded-up school house appeared to buckle under the weight of neglect. Once a former elementary school, the building standing at 440 R. Street, NW… Read more »
September 25, 2007
Africa: From Bukalo to the Bishop Walker Dinner: Celebrating the Empowerment of Women in Africa
Since 2004, when her husband passed away from HIV, Jen Matapi has struggled to care for her two children and two grandchildren. Physically disabled, and living with HIV, she cannot… Read more »
September 10, 2007
Liberia: An Africare Leadership Spotlight - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the Road to Reconstructing a Nation
On November 11, 2005 , in the West African country of the Republic of Liberia , a pivotal moment in the history of African politics took place. With an impressive 59.4… Read more »
Africa: An Africare Leadership Spotlight: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and the Road to Reconstructing a Nation
On November 11, 2005, in the West African country of the Republic of Liberia, a pivotal moment in the history of African politics took place. With an impressive 59.4 percent… Read more »
August 31, 2007
Africa: Edwina's Story: Celebrating the Empowerment of Women in Africa
In the village of Nyanga, in Ntungamo District, Uganda, 18-year-old Edwina gazes out the window of her family's small house, lost in big thoughts. Edwina, the third of nine… Read more »
August 13, 2007
Africa: Preparations Underway to Honor Africa's First Elected Female Head of State at 2007 Africare Dinner
This coming fall, more than 2,000 international, government, and corporate leaders will gather at the Hilton Washington Hotel on the evening of Thursday, October 18, 2007, for the… Read more »
April 03, 2007
Africa: Africare Receives 4-stars from Top Charity Evaluator
Charity Navigator, a leading evaluator of U.S-based philanthropic organizations, gave Africare its top rating - 4-stars – on Sunday April 1. The on-line charity… Read more »
March 24, 2007
Africa: Effort Continues to Eradicate TB Completely
In 2001, 3-year-old Allison of Newport News, Virginia was told that she was to receive her first TB shot. Immediately taken back by the thought of needing a shot of any kind, and… Read more »
March 08, 2007
Africa: Africa's First Elected Female Head of State to be Honored at 2007 Africare Award Dinner
The 2007 Africare Bishop Walker Dinner, to be held on Thursday, October 18, in Washington, D.C. , will honor Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who will receive the Bishop… Read more »
December 12, 2006
Sierra Leone: Africare to Connect Hollywood & 'Diamond' Reality
Africare has backed recently inspired discussions to increase aid and awareness in Africa 's Sierra Leone through several local and national partnerships. On Thursday December… Read more »
August 23, 2006
Africa: Africare Salutes Former President Bill Clinton at the Annual 2006 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner
Africare will present former President Bill Clinton with the 2006 Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award on October 18 at the 2006 Africare Bishop… Read more »
December 06, 2005
Southern Africa: New Approaches to Alleviating Chronic Food Insecurity in Southern Africa
Tiny and landlocked, Malawi sits south of Tanzania between Mozambique and Zambia in Southern Africa. With chronic food insecurity in Malawi and throughout Southern Africa, many… Read more »
October 04, 2005
Africa: Africare to Honor General Colin Powell at 2005 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner - CSPAN To Broadcast
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February 25, 2005
Africa: 10 Ways You Can Help Africa
I have worked with Africa for nearly 40 years; and as a result, I am often approached by people here in the U.S. who want to help the people of Africa but who also feel… Read more »
October 19, 2004
Africa: Africare to Honor Senator Richard G. Lugar and Congressman Donald M. Payne at Annual Dinner
On Friday, November 5, 2004, Africare will salute bipartisan Congressional engagement with Africa by honoring two of Africa's most dedicated, accomplished advocates on Capitol… Read more »
February 13, 2004
Liberia: Africare President Surveys Destruction in Liberia
Africare Promotes Liberian Reconstruction Through Programs in Liberia and at United Nations Read more »
February 12, 2004
Liberia: Africare President to Travel to Liberia, Reports to UN
Africare Promotes Liberian Reconstruction Through Programs in Liberia and at United Nations Read more »
December 12, 2003
Africa: New Members Join Africare Board of Directors
African Coca-Cola executive and prominent African-American investment banker are among board appointments Read more »
November 13, 2003
Africa: Africare President Julius E. Coles Receives Amistad Achievement Award in New Orleans
Africare President Julius E. Coles was presented with the 2003 Amistad Achievement Award by the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, on November 1,… Read more »
October 24, 2003
Africa: 2003 Africare Dinner Honors People Involved in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Worldwide
On Thursday evening, October 9, 2003, in Washington, D.C., the Africare Bishop Walker Dinner-the largest annuual fundraiser for Africa in the United States-honored the people on… Read more »
October 03, 2003
Africa: Africare Bishop Walker Dinner to Feature Tommy Thompson
The 2003 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner Read more »