One primary way in which we raise awareness and funds for our work in Africa is through local events, organized by volunteers. From World Music Benefit Concerts to drum circles to open mic nights, our communities have rallied to support these grassroots initiatives to make a difference. YOU are invited to be proactive and get involved! Please contact us to discuss your ideas for the next great Africa Heartwood Project fundraising event.

Current AHP Events

Refugee Orphan Home Drum Circle Fundraisers (see flier)
This is an ONGOING EVENT to raise funds for the Move to Liberia - the relocation of Liberian refugee orphans at the Refugee Orphan Home in Ghana, to Robertsport, Liberia.

Where: Eccles Community Art Center (2580 Jefferson Avenue Ogden, UT 84401)
When: January 20th, 2012 (6.30pm); February 17th, 2012 (6.30pm); March 17th, 2012 (6.30pm)
Facilitated by: Andy Jones, Founder of Africa Heartwood Project & Deja Mitchell, organized by Kathy Gambles

ANY AGE WELCOME!
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
DRUMS WILL BE PROVIDED or BRING YOUR OWN!

Get more information at: www.africaheartwoodproject.org/move_to_liberia.php

Photos from Drum Circle, 18 Nov 2011, Ogden, UT

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"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" and Drum Circle with Africa Heartwood Project and Amnesty International
Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the extraordinary story of a small band of Liberian women who came together in the midst of a bloody civil war, took on the violent warlords and corrupt Charles Taylor regime, and won a long-awaited peace for their shattered country in 2003.

Following the screening Andy Jones of Africa Heartwood Project will discuss the charity's efforts to relocate some 30 orphan children and youth from Buduburam Refugee Settlement in Ghana back to Liberia. Donations are being accepted to finance their repatriation.

Where: Weber State University Campus
When: TBD
Facilitated by: Organized by community organizer and AHP volunteer, Kathy Gambles, in facilitation with Weber State's Amnesty International Chapter.

For event details contact volunteer Kathy Gambles on 801-725-9508.

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The Ugandan Orphans Choir

Africa Heartwood Project is hosting a one hour performance by this performing group, consisting of children who perform traditional song, dance, and rhythm from East Africa. Entry is by donation to the AHP Refugee Orphan Home at Buduburam Refugee Camp. Learn more about the Choir here.

Where: Location TBD in Salt Lake City or Ogden
When: Saturday, March 17, 2012, Evening show

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Community Drum Circle for Refugee Orphan Home - Last Satuday of Every Month - Dancing Cranes Imports, SLC. Like our Facebook page for updates and invitations!

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Past AHP Events

"Find Your Rhythm" Yoga Workshops - Our friends at localYOGA in Salt Lake City have sponsored these unique workshops to raise awareness and funds for AHP's Refugee Orphan Home. To stay informed about upcoming events like this, please like our page on Facebook! January and October 2011

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Water Project Drum Circle Fundraisers (see flier)
Kathy Gambles, Deja Mitchell, and Angel Spa in Ogden organized this event to raise funds for the Angelic Connection Water Project, which provided a bore hole for Kofi Tabrikrom, Central Region, Ghana.

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Open Mic Fundraiser - March 11, 2011
Organized by Mary-Kate Metzger of STAND, Weber State's student anti-genocide coalition, this fundraising event was held at Borrowed Earth Emporium. The open mic featured a variety of singers and songwriters from the Ogden area and raised funds for our Refugee Orphan Home.

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Angelic Connections Drum Circle Benefit - Angel Spa & Retreat - Layton, UT

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World Music Benefit Concert II - October 17, 2009 - Gallivan Center - SLC, UT

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World Music Benefit Concert I - March 20, 2009 - Pierpont Place - SLC, UT