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View donated paintings, drawings, and photographs by professional artists and photographers from around the world.
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Meet the local, national, and international artists that are part of our Gala's Silent Auction,
donating their art to change the world!
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V.I.P. Preview ($60)
6-7 pm
General Admission 7-9 pm ($40) Order Today and receive $10 off |
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THE 5TH ANNUAL GALA FOR GLOBAL CHANGE
AT THE EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
SPECIAL GUEST NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR AMB. ADEBOWALE IBIDAPO ADEFUYE
Come spend the night with us in Nigeria!
Join LI Founder Marshall Bailly II and First Lady of Bauchi State, Nigeria Mrs. Hajiya Abiodun Isa Yuguda as we celebrate Nigeria through art. Chief of Mission H.E. Amb.Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye will host LI and CYDI at the Nigerian Embassy for a night of festivities that will feature art from around the globe in our signature fundraiser to benefit development programs throughout Nigeria.
The Art
Feast your eyes on a full palette of paintings, drawings, and photographs by local, national, and international artists such as Habib Alhassan Tata, Zachary Sasim, Jeremey Tripp, Jo Ann Marie, Whitney Derber, Kabir Ahmed, Nasir Ahmed, and James Macariello.
The Auction
Your generous donation and participation through our live and silent auctions ensures that LI and CYDI can continue to inspire the self-reliant leadership and support the entrepreneurial spirit of hundreds of individuals in Nigeria.
Special Guests
The event will also feature a special meet-and-greet session with V.I.P. guests such as Nigerian Ambassador Amb.Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Dr. Robin Renee Sanders and First Lady of Bauchi State Her Excellency, Mrs. Hajia Abiodun Hauwa Isa Yuguda . Guests can partake of traditional Nigerian food, entertainment, live violinists, an open bar throughout the night and interact with program participants.
Video Conference with Program Graduates Who Have Created
- Fish Farming Programs-Feeding entire villages of previously malnourished community members by providing affordable sources of food.
- Welding, Automotive Repair, Tailoring and Computer Repair Businesses-Creating thousands of jobs across Nigeria.
- Computer Education Classes With Job Placement for the Disabled-Teaching skills that enable them to live independently and with dignity.
Leadership Initiatives and Challenge Your Disability Initiative Art Gala
Date:
Friday, October 29, 2010
6 pm V.I.P. Preview ($50)
7-9 pm General Admission ($35)
Location:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court NW
Washington, D.C. 20008 (map)
Metro: Van-Ness UDC (Red)
