Step 4 – Resources and Tools for your Harambee

	HARAMBEE TIP #2 Give a Day would like you to keep the focus of the party simple and clear – an opportunity to educate/update people about HIV/AIDS and encourage the donation of a day’s pay. Other information and fundraising ideas (i.e. silent auctions, raffles etc.) can distract from the message of Give a Day.

The format for your party can go something like this

		time for people to arrive and mingle
		welcome and introductions from the host
		presentation and discussion about Give a Day and HIV/AIDS in Africa (using resources below),
		ask your guests to Give a Day’s pay – here or online from their homes in the next day or two,
		have some time to make donations, listen to music and further discussions.

Here is a list of resources to help others learn about HIV/AIDS in Africa – please use at least two of these resources at your Harambee. If you are planning to show video, an LCD projector at a venue or your home will make it clear for everyone!

VIDEOS

YouTube Channels

	1.	Give a Day to World AIDS channel - Harambee video with Stephen Lewis, Dr. James Orbinski and Dr. Jane Philpott.
	2.	Stephen Lewis Foundation channel
	3.	Dignitas International channel

Videos

	1.	"The Bicycle”(2006) is a short film from the National Film Board, featuring the work of Dignitas International; available through the Dignitas International office.
	2.	Film Trilogy available through the Stephen Lewis Foundation: three 30 minute films on the effect of the AIDS pandemic on grandmothers, orphans and women in sub-Saharan Africa and the work of grassroots organizations to support to communities in strife. “Grandmothers: Africa’s Unsung Heroes” “A Generation of Orphans” “Women: The Face of AIDS”
	3.	“A Closer Walk – a film about AIDS in the world” (2003) is an excellent resource. It could be shown at a workplace lunch meeting. It can be ordered through www.acloserwalk.org or www.directcinema.com
	4.	CBC Documentary “The Value of Life: AIDS in Africa Revisited” (2003) can be ordered from the CBC website.
	5.	“Yesterday” (2004) is a moving Oscar-nominated drama based in South Africa, available through www.amazon.ca.
	6.	"Tsepong: a clinic called hope” (2005) is a 1-hour film telling the story of Canadian medical personnel responding to AIDS in Lesotho, Africa; available through www.whitepinepictures.com.
	7.	“Their Brothers’ Keepers” (2005) A film about 2 child-headed families; 55 minutes in length; available through www.bullfrogfilms.com.
	8.	“3 Needles” (2005) tells the story of the AIDS pandemic from 3 different perspectives. This should be available at your local DVD rental facility.
	9.	“A Grandmother’s Tribe” (2007) A one-hour documentary about the lives of grandmothers caring for AIDS orphans in Kenya. Available through www.agrandmotherstribe.com
	10.	“Triage: Dr. James Orbinski’s Humanitarian Dilemma” (2008).

PRINT MATERIALS

		Poster - 8.5" x 11"
		Poster - 11" x 17"
		Brochure
		Tribute Cards
		Dignitas newsletters
		SLF newsletters

SPEAKERS

Harambees that have 20 or more guests, can request a speaker from Give a Day. Our volunteer speakers are individuals who have personal and professional experience with the impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa and can help with “making the ask” for donations. Speaker request is included in the order form.

	HARAMBEE TIP #3 Remember - YOU are a valuable speaker at your event!! Even though having a speaker can be a great resource, we have found that the most effective and compelling way to get donations is for the host to speak to their friends briefly, and from the heart, about why they think this is an important issue, and why they are making a donation themselves.

MUSIC

Give a Day has produced a great CD of African influenced music from Canadian artists for your Harambee! Everyone who hosts a Harambee will receive a CD. If you would like more CDs to sell at your Harambee, the order form includes that information.

	HARAMBEE TIP #4 Here’s a list of items you’ll need for music and video at your Harambee: 1) CD player or laptop with speakers 2) LCD projector (with all the right cords!) 3) Screen or white wall to project video on. Many bars/restaurants may have these items so ask if they’re available to use!

For more resources from our recipient organizations, please go to:

Stephen Lewis Foundation - Materials
Dignitas International – News and Events