Donations For Kawangware Doubled by GO!
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GO Campaign is
once again generously matching donations made to the Kawangware Vision Center till the February
28th! With less than $6,000 needed to reach the first fundraising goal, this is
the time to make your dollar count. Help create lasting change
in this slum bordering Nairobi by visiting GO Campaign, making a donation by clicking "Quick Donation," and spreading the word to your friends and family!
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Beats Build Hope @ WMC 2010
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NextAid will return to WMC this year with an unforgettable mega-benefit at The Shore Club on March 26th, spearheading The
Party with a Purpose "movement," powered by The MML. In
partnership with LIFEbeat and The Loud Minority, Beats Build Hope includes THREE areas of music featuring over 20 of the world's top
DJs and major promotional partners including Dubspot, Love Fatigues, lovEvolution and Fusicology; coming together for ONE special night for a great cause. Beats will build hope for NextAid, LIFEbeat, SOIL and Green Wave.
Become a Sponsor
Learn more about
Party With a Purpose
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Joey Barnes' New EP "Change" Benefits Children in Kenya
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 Joey Barnes, drummer for
award-winning rock band Daughtry, has
released a solo EP aptly entitled "Change":
an inspiring musical reflection of the philanthropic view of the artist and his
experiences during his recent trip to Africa during "Idol Gives Back" with the
ONE Organization. Humbled by his experience, Joey decided that a substantial portion
from "Change" would go to help children in Africa, believing that the
"inspiration should be the beneficiary." The gracious rockstar and his label, Nascent Republic Records, have named NextAid the
beneficiary, with funds going towards the
Kawangware Vision Center in Kenya. Joey was introduced to NextAid through his partnership with Planetwize, a new media startup
changing the world one music download at a time. A percentage of the proceeds
from the EP, as well as, full proceeds from individual songs "Mercy" and "These
Voices," will benefit NextAid and the Kawangware Vision Center. "Change"  has already gained attention, with
recognition of the EP on VH1's Top Twenty Countdown shortly after its release. The solo project is one that Joey
holds close to his heart, stating that,
"the five songs on 'Change' started as thoughts in my head while on that trip
to Africa, which evolved into bodies of music; with the lyrics being the last
to be added. I had no choice but to write these songs. It was my way of dealing
with the experience and getting it all out. Therapy, if you will." Purchase the inspiring EP today on BandCamp or iTunes.
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| Vote NextAid Into CauseWorld!!
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Great News! NextAid has been nominated to join the CauseWorld community, where phone users check-in at stores to collect karmas! These karmas represent funds from sponsors to be donated to the users' charities of choice. The 3 causes with the most votes on February 28th will have the opportunity to be featured in the CauseWorld application. Visit CauseWorld today to vote and then help us spread the word!
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Be NextAid's Tropical Valentine THIS Weekend in L.A!
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Friday, February 12, 2010Be My Tropical Valentine Featuring Special Guest DJSteve Loria - Bang the Drum, LA Tropical ResidentsMark E. Quark - Tropical, SD Ben Annand - Tropical, LA Opening Set By
Reg Xelle - In Too Deep, LA 10PM-5:30AM TODAY (2/9) is LAST DAY for $12 PRE-SALE tickets
RSVP for Facebook Event for more details!
100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT NEXTAID!
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| CSAfrica & WeOwn TV Screening
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The Coalition for a Sustainable Africa and We Own TV present a special
screening of the award winning documentary Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
followed by a Q&A with the film's Director Banker White and Headlining
Artist: Black Nature
7:30pm - 10:00pm / $10 Presale and $12 at the door
Contact info@csafrica.org to reserve your spot
Culver Plaza Theaters - 9919 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA
The film tells the remarkable and uplifting story of a
group of six Sierra Leonean musicians who came together to form a band while
living as refugees in the Republic of Guinea. A brutal civil war (1991-2002)
forced them from their homes in Sierra Leone. Many of their family and friends
were murdered in the violence, leaving them with physical and emotional scars
that may never heal. Despite the unimaginable horrors of civil war, they were
saved through their music. Through music they find a place of refuge, a sense
of purpose and a source of power. The film follows the band over the course of
three years as they make the difficult decision to return to their war-torn
country and realize their dream of recording an album of their original music.
For more info, go to www.refugeeallstars.org and www.weowntv.org
Coalition for a Sustainable Africa (CSAfrica) is a collaboration of non-profit
organizations, offering sustainable solutions for grass-roots initiatives to
empower the people and communities of Africa. NextAid is a founding member. www.csafrica.org
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| The
Long Awaited Release of "ANANÉSWORLD"
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Produced
By LOUIE VEGA
Out February 16, 2010
on NERVOUS RECORDS
Official Tour Dates
USA
February 10 - Roots, Cielo/NYC
February 12 - Club Liv, Washington D.C
February 13 - Red Dog, Chicago
February 14 - Pacha, NYC
February 23 - The Wall/Grove, Miami
EUROPE
February 20
- Unico Club, Latina, Italy
February 21
- REMVI, Thesaloniki
February 26
- Punto G by Lift, Milan, Italy
February 27
- La Lampara, Trani (BA), Italy
March 4
- Chocolate Club, Casablanca, Morocco
March 5
- Djoon, Paris
March 6
- Deep, Geneva
March 11
- Ministry of Sound, London
March 13
- BBC Club, Lisbon
Website
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| More Upcoming Events
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TONIGHT: Cause on the Rocks @ Viceroy, Santa Monica
Causecaust / Facebook Event
FEB 13: Spirit-LA @ Grand Star Jazz Club, Los Angeles
Terrence Toy and Jerry Flores
Universal Rhythm / Facebook Event
Monthly Events: Uhuru Afrika Boston / loom Omaha
African Goodwill Awards
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Veterans Memorial Complex
4117 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
Join us in honoring the 2010 African Goodwill
Ambassadors for their dedication, commitment and achievement to compassionate
work that touches communities all over the world. This year NextAid's Executive
Director, Lauren Segal-Avenna, is one of the honorees!
Tickets and more information are available at www.africanfocus.org.
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