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HOLLYWOOD’S ANGIE RUIZ AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT AFRICAN “SHINE for SHINA” FUNDRAISER. WASHINGTON D.C.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Washington, D.C:
Join host Kenyan International performer Anna Mwalagho and Hollywood’s Angie Ruiz on Saturday October 28th 2006 from 7pm to 1am as SHINA INC celebrates their 3rd annual fundraising banquet. Attracting more than 300 people yearly, this black tie event is a platform that celebrates Africa through cultural arts while raising funds for the impoverished women and orphans in remote East African communities. This year’s theme is “There is no insignificant job and no unimportant life”. This event will be held at the Washington Times Arbor Ballroom at 3600 New York Avenue, Washington DC 20002 from 7pm to 1am.
Headlining this event is renowned Hollywood actress Angie Ruiz who starred in the 2002 acclaimed movie 40days and 40nights along side movie superstar Josh Hartnett She is globally known for her humanitarian efforts in Tanzania and most of East Africa. Ruiz’s Wandering Films production company plans to produce a 2007 documentary showcasing inspirational stories and lives of East African Women. In 2004, Angie volunteered in a small village in Tanzania with WAMATA, a non-government organization that raises HIV/AIDS awareness. This led her to create a grassroots community based project cal! led Center For Good Destiny that provides educational services to disadvantaged individuals who lost out on educational opportunities earlier in life.
Also at the Event:
Dr. Wanjiru Kamau the founder of African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation is slated to address the public. Joining the festivities will be a line-up of exquisite dance and musical performances by The Mambo Group, Tamani’s Children Choir and Kenyan Afrobeat artist Mariam Chemoss.
Event Management will be handled by NenyéProductions.
SHINA (an acronym for Send Hope, Inspire and Nourish by utilizing Accumulated knowledge and skills) is a diverse, universal multicultural 501 © (3) organization founded by Tanzanian native Jessica Kamala-Mushala in 2003. As Jessica says “Our mission is to empower women and youth by addressing specific areas of need in social, cultural, educational and economic development. Accomplishing this mission simultaneously raises the quality of life in the community and encourages the benefactors towards self-reliance”. Working predominantly at community levels, SHINA collaborates with grassroots organization in rural areas that tend to be overlooked due to the high concentration of donors in urban areas. SHINA is an affiliate of the PanAmerican-PanAfrica Association, Inc., an NGO represent! ative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Tickets for this event are available at $65 in advance and can be purchased by calling
(301) 270-8501. More information can be accessed through www.shinsinc.org
For Press, call Nenye Njoku @ 410 375 7626 or email pr@nenyeproductions.com |
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