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It is the mission of Last Chance for Africa to bring an end to the inhumanity of child and infant rape in Sub-Saharan Africa and, through nutrition, education and provision, save a dying generation. Who are we?.
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It is the mission of Last Chance for Africa to bring an end to the inhumanity of child and infant rape in Sub-Saharan Africa and, through nutrition, education and provision, save a dying generation.
Who are we? Last Chance for Africa Foundation is a group of passionate humanitarians and dedicated volunteers committed to raising money for the benefit of orphans and AIDS victims in Sub-Saharan Africa. We seek strategic partnerships with innovative companies and entrepreneurs interested in bringing nutritional solutions and sustainable programs to this region.
Grassroots goes Global… • Last Chance Productions, an established production company that creates and showcases television series and feature films in Hollywood California … • Teaming up with strategic partners like Brady Mazzola’s Watering Seeds Organization, that assists physically challenged individuals, and Molly Bedingfield’s Global Angels Foundation, an international children’s charity • Fueled by volunteers, donors and sponsors like YOU!
The Problem. . . • Sub-Saharan Africa has just over 10% of the world’s population, but is home to more than 60% of all people living with HIV: over 25 million. • Two-thirds of all AIDS deaths worldwide happen in this region. • Orphans in Africa are by tradition absorbed into extended family networks. With the advent of AIDS, however, the orphans have to fend for themselves. • Children have become heads of households and have no access to school, nutritious food or health care.
The Picture. . . In the last four years, it has gotten worse….
The Facts. . . • There are over one million orphaned children in Zimbabwe, which currently has the most depressed economy in the world with inflation at over 1,700% • ~ World Health Organization • The life expectancy in Zimbabwe as of 2006 was 37 for men and 34 for women. More than four times as many girls are infected as boys. • ~ UNAIDS Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic 2006 • “Witch doctors have spread the idea that if you have sex with a virgin, you can cure yourself of AIDS." • ~ Professor Heinz Rode, Red Cross Children's Hospital, Cape Town, BBC News, 10/14/2002
Suffer the Children . . . This widespread tribal myth has spawned a tragic epidemic of child and baby RAPE. ~“AIDS: a South African Horror Story,” Alan Little, BBC News, October 14, 2002 “Therehave been 21,000 cases of child rape or assault reported [in South Africa] in the past year . . . this myth is firmly entrenched. . . one is a nine-month-old baby who has already undergone extensive surgery.” ~“Aids myth drives South African baby-rape crisis,” Chris McGreal, Johannesburg,11/03/01, The Guardian.
We want to be part of the Solution! • LCFA is organizing and hosting an exclusive celebrity charity fundraiser on June 3, 2007 in Hollywood, California. • Event proceeds will be distributed to two well-known and reputable 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. • These two charities have been selected for their outstanding commitment to dedicating all donated funds to orphans and victims of AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The June 3, 2007 Event • The exceptional fundraising program at the Highlands in Hollywood will include: • Vegas style casino action with dealers! • Celebrity “Win a Dinner Date with...” Auction • Live auction of couture fashions and more • Silent auction of spa and vacation packages • Live music, including the smoky, funky jazz sounds of Nikola Rachelle. (Listen at: http://www.nikolarachelle.com) • Catered food and beverages • AND MANY SURPRISES!
Your Contribution at Work… • This campaign will attempt to raise One Million Dollars to provide much needed: • Medical Supplies • Food, • Water, and • Clothing … and will be used as seed money for projects such as providing financial incentives for secure foster parenting, building orphanages and wells, and adding a wing onto Macha Hospital in Zambia.
How can I help? • Become a major part of the event, by either participating in the “Win a Dinner Date With...” raffle, or signing on as a major sponsor ($10,000+); • Donate your time or services as a volunteer at our Fundraising Event on June 3, 2007 at the Highlands; • Make a contribution of any size to help defray costs and send more money to Africa to help the children; • Tell your friends and colleagues about this important event…send them this presentation! Together, we CAN make a difference!
Win / Win / Win! With Last Chance for Africa, everyone involved benefits: • You and your company will get great publicity, name recognition and branding, press coverage, photo opportunities and attendance at the 2007 fundraising Event; • Your participation will help us to reach our goal of raising $1M to benefit charity; • Targeted communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe will benefit from U.S. Dollars spent to alleviate the suffering of their sick and orphaned; • The children of Sub-Saharan Africa will benefit by receiving food, fresh water, clothing, and love from our volunteers.
Where can I learn more? • Click on any of these links to learn more… • Bono’s address to the National Prayer Breakfast • Last Chance For Africa Website • Rock Of Africa Contact Info: Anthony Chase Executive Director Last Chance for Africa (818) 762-5968 Sarah Van Hoey Waltner Program Director Last Chance for Africa (949) 922-9177 LastChanceforAfrica@Yahoo.com