Friday, September 9th, 2022
General Admission - $125
VIP Admission - $175
VIP guests will be listed as a Host/Hostess on the program and be given a special gift upon check-in.
Purchase Tickets Donate NowWe are anticipating Night on the Serengeti will be a full capacity event. Masks are welcome but not required. This information is subject to change as we take into account the recommendations for health and safety with the current state of the pandemic.
Since 2004, Village Life Outreach Project has united communities across cultures to build strategic partnerships that work to improve the quality of life, health, and education.
Spend an evening with us experiencing the sights and sounds of Tanzanian culture at the Cincinnati Hilton Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors and Pavilion. Help us celebrate Village Life’s accomplishments over the past year with dinner, live entertainment and musical performances, silent auction and more!
Don’t miss the opportunity to allow us to transport you to the enchanting country of Tanzania and make it a memorable Night on the Serengeti!
6:00 PM • Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 PM • Dinner and Program
Attire: Cocktail or Elegant African Attire
Guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner and full bar. Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions ahead of time.
Parking
- Valet parking is available at the Hilton at a discounted rate of $15
- Mabley Place Garage (410 Race St.) rate is $6
- Fourth and Race Street parking garage (42 W. Fourth St.)
General Admission - $125
VIP Admission - $175
VIP guests will be listed as a Host/Hostess on the program and be given a special gift upon check-in.
Purchase TicketsWe are anticipating Night on the Serengeti will be a full capacity event. Masks are welcome but not required. This information is subject to change as we take into account the recommendations for health and safety with the current state of the pandemic.
About Village Life Outreach Project
Since 2004, Village Life Outreach Project has united communities across cultures to build strategic partnerships that work to improve the quality of life, education, and health. Our collaborations with communities throughout Cincinnati and the Shirati Region of Tanzania, East Africa have created sustainable solutions to the pressing needs of Tanzanians and unique, invaluable learning opportunities to hundreds of Cincinnatians each year.
Timeline
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2004
1st Brigade
First October Brigade travels to Tanzania.
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2008
Nutrition Project
Initiation of Nutrition Project that feeds 1,200 Tanzanian schoolchildren daily and teaches Cincinnati students about nutrition.
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2011
Roche Health Center
Roche Health Center opens, providing the first-ever access to permanent health care for over 20,000 residents.
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2013
Construction of Primary School
In partnership with Engineers Without Borders—UC Chapter, Kingigoro Primary School opens in Burere Village.
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2014
Initiation of Mama Maisha
Our safe motherhood intervention program.
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2015
Phase 2 of Well Project Complete
In partnership with Engineers Without Borders—UC Chapter, we completed phase 2 of the well project in Nyambogo.
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2017
Expansion of Nutrition Project
The Uji Nutrition Project has expanded to all primary schools in Roche, Nyambogo, and Burere- feeding over 2,500 Tanzanian school children each school day.
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2017
Second Phase of Staff Housing Complete & Hiring Clinical Officer at Roche Health Center
Clinical Officer Erik is able to provide life saving medical care to villagers on a daily basis.
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2018
Partnership with University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub
Village Life joins industry giants such as Cincinnati Bell and P&G in this innovative space, bringing a global perspective to the Uptown Innovation Corridor.
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2019
Completion of Clean Water Infrastructure
In partnership with the University of Cincinnati chapter of Engineers Without Borders, clean water systems are now in place in all three Village Life partner villages.
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2019
Maternal & Child Health Initiatives in Tanzania
A gift of $1 million from the Anna and Harold Huffman Foundation will support Village Life maternal and child health initiatives in Tanzania
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2020
UC Health Investment Renewal
UC Health renews their initial investment in Village Life with another $500,000.
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2022
M. Anne Haire Reproductive Child Health Center
Construction on the M. Anne Haire Reproductive Child Health Center begins, bringing employment and development to Roche and surrounding communities.
Sponsorships
If you are interested in becoming a Night on the Serengeti 2022 Sponsor, please contact Susan Case-Leininger at sue@villagelifeoutreachproject.org or 513-556-4541
Purchase Tickets
General Admission - $125
VIP Admission - $175
VIP guests will be listed as a Host/Hostess on the program and be given a special gift upon check-in.
Purchase Tickets
Event Timeline
- Friday, September 9th, 2022
- 6:00 PMReception and Silent Auction
- 7:00 PMDinner and Program
