 What’s a Harambee?
A Harambee (hah-RAHM-beh) is, to put it simply, a “party with a purpose”. In the tradition of many East African countries, communities pull together to work for a common cause, organizing fundraising and community support events called Harambees. It makes sense that as part of the global family, Give a Day supporters gather in this same way, to raise funds in support of our global family and those suffering from HIV/AIDS in Africa.
What does a Harambee look like?
A Harambee looks like lots of people gathered together, talking, listening to great African music, sharing and learning about what they can do to be part of the solution to HIV/AIDS in Africa. It’s not a sombre event – but an opportunity to come together to do some good.
Click here for some photos from GAD’s 2008 kick-off Harambee at the Drake Hotel.
6 easy steps to a Give a Day Harambee:
Step 1: Choose a day and time.
Step 2: Choose a venue.
You can have your Harambee at:
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your home |
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your friend’s home |
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your office |
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a neighbourhood restaurant, bar or café |
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another venue of your choice! |
Step 3: Invite your colleagues, family, friends and friends of friends of friends!
Step 4: Gather up your Give a Day party tools (don’t forget to register your Harambee by emailing Julie at coordinator@giveaday.ca ) and head out to your party.
Step 5: At the Harambee, encourage all of your guests to give a day’s pay to recognize World AIDS Day. SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN RAISE TOGETHER!
Step 6: Thank your guests and share your party success – pictures, stories, amount you raised - with Give a Day.
GO TO THE TOOLKIT AND GET YOUR HARAMBEE STARTED!
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