Another Land Honeyguide

December 2010

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Collin's Painting is Done!

(Just in time for the Holidays) 

 

Greetings! 
 
Thank you venturing out and triumphing through the clogged traffic and the parking-space consuming snow for the live painting benefit with Collin Sekajugo. The evening raised all our spirits and piles of books for
Books for Africa. Thank you!
Collin's final painting
The Final Piece by Collin Sekajugo

For those of you who left before 12:30 am, above is the painting in final form. This gorgeous 6' x 5' piece of eye candy is now available for sale for only $1,000. Collin's paintings of this size typically go for over twice as much in Kigali (I know . . . . I wanted to buy one when I was there), but he has graciously offered this kind price in the spirit of the event. As a double feel-great, holiday goodwill bonus, all proceeds of the sale of the painting will go towards the meal and school supply program for his RwaMakondera children's troupe. And lastly . . . it's going to be worth much more some day!  

But don't take it from me . . . read about Collin and his great accomplishments in the wonderful article published yesterday about him in prestigious East African newspaper.

If you want to be the lucky owner of the painting or want to donate to RwaMakondera, please contact me. Otherwise please forward this email to everyone, or least everyone you know. Thank you!

Another Land and The Amias Project
The Story of Africa: Live it, Watch it, and Wear it. 

 

Warmly,

 

Nichole Smaglick

 

PS: Extra thanks goes out to Moto-i, DJ Salif Keita, Sound Guru Tony Ihrig, and Videographer Robo-Justin.

 

 

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CollinCollin Sekajugo 
 Collin's Painting

Mr. Sekajugo was born in 1980 in Masaka, Uganda. At the early age of 13, he lost both his parents and soon became responsible for not only his future, but also the future of his siblings. Shortly thereafter while in secondary school in Kenya, Sekajugo immersed himself into the vibrant arts scene of Nairobi where he was inspired to not only pursue a career as an artist, but begin his mission to "Use Art to Change Lives".  

  

Ivuka Arts

Over the last four years, these words have become more than a credo for the self-taught artist, who has dedicated himself to founding and directing Ivuka Arts: an ambitious arts organization that aims to develop Rwanda's contemporary cultural heritage by honing the skills of promising young artists and providing platforms for their exposure.  In Uganda Ivuka Arts is working to rejuvenate the art scene through environmental preservation and education programs under the 'Clean-up Uganda' campaign.

 

RwaMakondera

But his work does not stop here. Outside the walls of Ivuka, Sekajugo would pass children begging on the streets of Kigali. "I used to give them small petty cash," Collin says, "until I came up with an idea to help them express themselves and recognize their value in society through music and dance. "

 

Moved to help these youngsters by teaching them a skill that could help them earn an income, Sekajugo quickly recognized that a dance troupe could be just the thing: providing not only skills, but also a much-needed sense of belonging for these marginalized youths. The resulting RwaMakondera brings together children from disadvantaged backgrounds and places them in an artistic community that nurtures their talents and gives them a platform for self-expression. By training under caring adults who take a genuine interest in their well-being, these youngsters are given a renewed sense of hope and possibility for their future.

  

RwaMakondera is founded on the belief that every child - not least the voiceless and underrepresented - has an important message to share with the community. The project is committed to helping each child develop the skills and confidence allowing them to raise their own horns and sound them clearly throughout the world.

 

 

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SponsorsCo-Sponsors 

Thank you to these great Minnesota partners for their inspiring work! 

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Giant Steps is an interactive conference and gathering for creative entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial creatives, and people doing what they love. It's about exchange, collaboration, and community.

 

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A Minnesota non-profit, Books for Africa collects, sorts, ships, and distributes books to children in Africa with the goal to end the book famine in Africa. Books For Africa is the world's largest shipper of donated books to the African continent. Since 1988, Books For Africa has shipped over 22 million high-quality text and library books to children and adults in 45 African countries.  

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