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Heartwood Homestead

The Heartwood Homestead in Liberia will be the new location for the Heartwood Orphan Home (est. 2008), the Heartwood Beach Retreat, and the Heartwood Cultural Arts Center. This off-grid, self-sustainable, income-generating community is currently in development and in need of your support.

Read More | Since Oct 2012

Fighting Poverty One Drum at a Time

Africa Heartwood Project and Djembe Direct are working with African drum carvers to sustain their livlihoods by providing training, micro-credit, and markets for hand crafted djembes and other drums. The Salt Lake Tribune did a story on this partnership - check out their video! Click here to learn more about how drums are making a difference!


Read More | Since April 2001

Heartwood Orphan Home

In October of 2008, Africa Heartwood Project successfully established our Refugee Orphan Home at the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana, Africa. In May 2012 we kicked off the relocation effort to move the Home and all children and staff to their homeland, Liberia. In January 2013 the new Home was officially re-opened in Zuannah Town, Liberia. Click here to learn more about the project and how you can help!

Refugee Orphan Home Sponsorship Program - Created Oct 2009

Read More | Since October, 2008

Village Water Projects

Alantaso Success
Since October 2008 Africa Heartwood Project has planned and completed clean water projects in mulitple communities in Ghana and Liberia. Each bore hole and hand pump provide clean water year-round, improving health, productivity, and educational opportunities for community members. We are currently raising funds for additional villages, including Fawomanye, Kukwaado, and Ankyease. Are you passionate about providing clean water? Click here to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

Read More | Since October, 2008


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Africa Heartwood Project would like to thank Google and the Google Grant Program for its donation of over $150,000 in services.  We are grateful for this substantial donation and the continued support from the Google Non-Profit Program!

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Student Banquet Success
Posted on 4-13-13
JMCHS students raised funds to install a water system at the Heartwood Homestead in Liberia. Check out their inspiring work!

Let the Drilling begin!
Posted on 4-1-13
The team has been mobilzed to Fawomanye and Ankyease villages to begin the process of drilling for clean water. Learn about how two Utah communities have made this possible.

2 Sponsorships Available
Posted on 3-12-13
Barbara and Prince are in need of monthly orphan sponsors in Liberia. For only $75 you can provide for their full time care. Sign up today!

Benefit Concert for Water
Posted on 2-28-13
The QueerSpirit Water Project is sponsoring a Benefit Concert March 2nd in SLC at Dancing Cranes Imports. Lerraine, Hardy Brothers, and AHDADE performing.

Budges in Liberia
Posted on 2-14-13
Jeremy and Lizzi Budge are now in Liberia to volunteer at the Heartwood Homestead and Orphan Home. Stay up to date on their work here!

Heartwood Homestead
Posted on 1-23-13
We are now raising funds for the development of the Heartwood Homestead in Liberia. Join the Budge family as they spearhead this effort!

Welcome to Liberia!
Posted on 1-21-13
The Heartwood Orphan Home is now officially open in Zuannah Town, Liberia, with 12 children and youth repatriated from our facility at Buduburam. The Move to Liberia is almost complete!

Water Project Fundraiser
Posted on 10-5-12
Two Utah communities have committed to help Fawomanye and Kukwaado villages get clean water bore holes. Learn about who they are and what they are doing to make a difference, and how you can support these grassroots efforts.

Drum Ensemble Live!
Posted on 8-17-12
The Africa Heartwood Drum & Dance Ensemble is engaged in spreading multi-culture entertainment and education in Utah. Learn about the Ensemble, and consider booking for your next event!

Fox13 Story on AHP
Posted on 2-19-12
Uniquely Utah did a segment on Africa Heartwood Project. Watch it at this link. Thanks, Todd Tanner and Fox13 News!

Shop to Donate
Posted on 12.2.11
Gifts ideas that give back! Purchase from these retailers who donate all or a portion of sales to AHP.

Volunteer Inquiry Form
Posted on 11.16.11
We need your help! Fill out our new Volunteer Inquiry Form to allow us to customize a volunteership that's right for you.

 

 

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Africa Heartwood Project
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Africa Heartwood Project
521 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
U.S.A.

Africa Heartwood Project is a registered 501(c)3 Public Charity #26-2457812 in the United States effective January 7, 2008.

We are also a registered NGO in Ghana effective October 17, 2008, and in Liberia as of June 2010.

All donations, contributions, and gifts are tax deductible under IRS code 170, up to 50% of adjusted gross income.

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