Friday, September 6, 2019 6PM
Hilton Netherland Plaza, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 as we transport you to the enchanting country of Tanzania, where you will experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of African culture. Help us celebrate 15 years of Village Life with a cocktail reception, enticing silent auction and three course dinner at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it a memorable Night on the Serengeti!
Cocktail or Elegant African Attire
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)
Stay at the Hilton:
Call in reservations: 1-800-445-8667.
Use code NOS for discounted rate.
Cut off date is August 7, 2019.
Early Bird pricing ends April 30th!
*We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions with advanced notice
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.
Hosts & Hostesses
If you are interested in becoming a host/hostess, please contact Buthaina Karaman at buthaina@villagelifeoutreachproject.org or 513-556-4541
Tickets
Early Bird pricing ends April 30th!
Corporate sponsorships start at $1,750. If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity please contact Buthaina Karaman at buthaina@villagelifeoutreachproject.org or 513-556-4541
- Friday, September 6, 2019
- 6:00 PMReception & Silent Auction
- 7:00 PMDinner & Program