| Amias Project on Facebook |  | | The Amias Project is now on Facebook!
Here you can find exclusive information on our upcoming deals and discounts available only for Facebook users.
In addition, the new Amias Project Fan Page features a Store Tab that allows you to shop right from Facebook! Our Facebook Store is convenient and easy to use. Also, the items we make available on the Facebook Fan Page are generally less expensive than the same items available on our website, so shopping on the Amias Project Fan Page saves you money!
We would like to encourage you to "Like" our Facebook Fan Page and become one of our valued Fans. As an incentive for choosing to "Like" us, we will send you a one-time-use discount code for use at our website's store to be used at a future date. You could save up to 20%!
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| The Story of the Honeyguide |
Our periodic email newsletter is named after the Greater Honey Guide, a bird that has developed the remarkable habit of leading tribespeople to wild bees' nests, with the promise of honeycomb and grubs once the humans have opened the nest and taken the honey.
The complementary relationship shared by bird and human represents the newsletter's goal - to periodically lead readers to new and timely bits of information about East African wildlife, culture, and travel. |
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Catch up on past issues in the Honeyguide Archives |
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Add Some Color This Valentine's Day!
One-Of-A-Kind Painting:
The Perfect Gift at Just the Right Price
Greetings!
Perhaps you have heard about the amazing live painting benefit with Collin Sekajugo that recently took place to raise books for Books for Africa. Now, there's an example of giving! But did you know that you can now own this original beautiful piece of artwork? In the spirit of giving, Collin is giving all proceeds of the sale of this painting to the meal and school supply program for his RwaMakondera children's troupe. And better yet, the price has just been set at an incredible $500! For that price, maybe you can think of someone in your life who might enjoy receiving something special this Valentine's Day - something that was created with care, something with a story...
 | | Artwork by Collin Sekajugo |
Imagine how proud your loved one would be to receive this beautiful and unique gift, knowing that it represents generosity, and that you picked it out just for them. (Warning: this gift may cause crying! But they're happy tears, I promise.) Or perhaps you're thinking maybe you'll buy a little Valentine's Day gift for yourself?
This gorgeous 6' x 5' piece of eye candy is now available for sale for only $500.00. Collin's paintings usually sell for much more (they're worth the money!), and best of all, it will gain in value over time!
If you want to be the lucky owner (or giver) of the painting,
please contact me. Otherwise please forward this email to everyone, or at 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
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|  Collin Sekajugo
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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