CULTURAL FUSION INSPIRES DONATIONS

Jun 29

*Ms. Prabha speaking for WFWP Schools of Africa*

Almost one hundred members of WFWP and their guests convened in the beautiful LeRoy home in Oakland, California, on Saturday May 3, 2014. This was the third year WFWP San Francisco has held its benefit for the WFWP Schools of Africa in the LeRoy home instead of at a community center, or anywhere else for that matter.

The afternoon's theme was "Cultural Fusion" and highlighted African, Indian, and Japanese cultures. The emcee, Mrs. Pat Fleischman, gave a brief introduction of WFWP, and Mrs. Prabha Duneja, WFWP San Francisco Schools of Africa Committee chairwoman, introduced the project. She spoke of her recent experience meeting some of the WFWP members from Japan who had initiated and been involved in the WFWP schools in Africa. She spoke very warmly of the great sacrifice these women continue to offer freely in Africa to educate children who would otherwise not have the opportunity of receiving formal education.

*Beautiful Indian dancer at the Schools of Africa benefit*

A woman who had been to Ghana shared about her experiences there. African drummers treated us to a taste of African rhythm and culture. A dancer from India performed and showed the beauty of the Indian culture. A video about the Schools of Africa brought home the value of the work being done for the youth in Africa by WFWP International.

To raise money, many items had been donated for a silent auction. Raffle tickets for a grill and various gift cards fired up enthusiasm among the attendees. There were snack food items from India, Nigeria, and Japan. There was even a Japanese tea ceremony for those who wished to participate.

Mrs. Duneja is a major supporter of the Schools of Africa and has been donating generously since around 2005. For the past few years she has donated more than $4,000 each year and has also solicited many items for the silent auction from her friends. This year her sisters and friends provided wonderful homemade snacks from India free of charge. She also brought her son and daughter-in-law to the event for the first time.

The total profit from the event at this moment is $9,872.39. However, we have many items left from the silent auction that WFWP members will be selling after church on Sundays, so I'm sure we will go over $10,000.