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58 people are interested
Gala Event Planning & Preparation
ORGANIZATION: GambiaHELP
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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58 people are interested
Assist us in the preparation and planning of two fundraisers in 2016 that raise funds to enable us to alleviate poverty in the small West African country of The Gambia. Our mission focus is on women's empowerment and in the promotion of health and education projects. We are an all volunteer organization. We meet 1-2x each month for 1 -2 hours to strategize, target our audiences, select decorations, design and plan sponsorship opportunities, plan pre- and post- event media coverage, take on assignments related to accessing donations and exciting the public about GambiaHELP. Food and Beverages are provided at each meeting.
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About GambiaHELP
Location:
1014 C Avenue S, Edmonds, WA 98020, US
Mission Statement
We are a 501 (c)(3) organization that was founded to assist women and children in The Gambia, West Africa in areas of health and education. Our focus is in providing safe drinking water, the development of sustainable small businessfor women, funding education for girls and the building of schools, libraries, skill centers and cereal banks. The Executive Director travels to The Gambia, West Africa annually for two months to implement projects, collect proposals and evaluate projects when completed. Oftentimes, volunteers travel to The Gambia to assist with projects. We use a grassroots approach to development work - all ideas and recommendations come from the villagers. We serve as a catalyst by training villagers how to access resources, write project development proposals and formulate working committees that advocate on their behalf before funders and project facilitators.
Description
We are a non-profit based in Edmonds, Washington. We were founded in 1999 through the efforts of Shelby C. Tarutis, MPH who worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the country in 1980 - 1981. She speaks Mandinka and works with a group of Gambians in-country to supervise and monitor projects and funding. In Seattle, Gambia Health Education Liaison Project volunteers raise funds through engaging activities and events.
We use funds collected in the USA and through grants/foundations to dig wells, develop vegetable/fruit gardens, raise poultry to increase cash availability for child education, build libraries and to send a container each year full of computers, bicycles, books, clothing, bookcases, school supplies and backpacks. These items are gathered through donation drives and special gathering events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3860 Surber Drive NESeattle, WA 98105
DATE POSTED
June 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Graphic Design
- Administrative Support
- Child Development
- Strategic Planning
- Merchandising
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 4-6 hours/month