As the year 2012 comes to an end, we would like to spend some time to thank everyone who supported us this year as we celebrated our 14th Anniversary. This year we accomplished something we have never accomplished before as an organization. We raised $2,078 for Because I Am Girl with the help of our amazing Miss AfriCanada 2012 contestants, friends, family and supporters.
We hope to continue this success into the new year as we begin to prepare for our 15th Anniversary and the Miss AfriCanada 2013 Pageant.
Have a safe and happy new year, and once again thank you for all your support.
Here is a link to our Because I Am Girl Fundraiser Page http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?TSID=344594&langPref=en-CA
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Monday 31 December 2012
Miss AfriCanada 2012 A Night Of Hope A Night Of Change
"A Night for change, A night for Congo" was an event organized by Miss AfriCanada 2012 Christine Kitoko to raise awareness about gender-based violence in eastern Congo, and to raise funds for Panzi Hopsital in Bukavu. Both goals were accomplished with success on this night. The Miss AfriCanada Organization is very proud of what Christine accomplished and how she educated many on about the violence in Eastern Congo. The event was a huge success and as Christine's first event towards accomplishing her platform she has definitely started off very strong. Look out for more events in the coming year as we continue to "Break The Silence" about gender-based violence in Eastern Congo.
A special thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated their time and energy to help make this event a success.
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A special thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated their time and energy to help make this event a success.
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Miss AfriCanada 2012 Queen and Runner Ups Attends the 2012 Planet Africa Awards
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Miss AfriCanada 2012 visits Africa Camp
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Miss AfriCanada 2012 visits G987FM
For more information on Christine's visit please visit her blog: http://msafricanadajourney.blogspot.ca/2012/08/on-radio-with-mc-bonde.html
No Body Left Out
In June 2012, Miss AfriCanada 2011 Jessica Acquaye, Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2011 Vanessa Acheampong and a few Miss AfriCanada 2012 contestants (Christine, Fatema and Frances) worked together delivering Jessica’s “No Body Left Out” workshop series at Dr. Marion Hilliard Senior Public School. The objective of the workshop was to promote the notion among adolescent girls that taking care of one’s self by making healthy lifestyle modifications, can positively impact future goals and aspirations. Jessica and her volunteers performed a series of activities centering on certain topics in order to get their message across. In the morning they focused on body image, eating well, healthy living, female empowerment, future goals and making the right decisions. In the afternoon they focused on more physical activities such as Dance where the students learned to do the popular Azonto Dance(from Ghana), Aerobic exercises, team sports and other co-operative games. All in all the day was a great success and the students who took part in the “No Body Left Out” workshop definitely had a positive experience, one that will surely have an impact on their daily lives.
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Miss AfriCanada Making History at AFROFEST 2012
This year Miss AfriCanada will be helping Music Africa make history at Afrofest by helping present the very first African Inspired Fashion Show in the history of Afrofest. The fashion show will consist of past and present Miss AfriCanada contestants and they will be featuring designs by Arewa Collections, Emua Fashions, Kaela-Kay Collections, Naori’s Bijoux, and Rahyma Sleek.
Afrofest, is a FREE celebration of the richness and diversity of the African culture. It is set for Woodbine Park in Toronto on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th. Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and organized activities for youth and children. Afrofest is the cultural event of the summer that you do not want to miss.
For more information on Music Africa and Afrofest please visit http://www.musicafrica.org/index.html
Afrofest, is a FREE celebration of the richness and diversity of the African culture. It is set for Woodbine Park in Toronto on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th. Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and organized activities for youth and children. Afrofest is the cultural event of the summer that you do not want to miss.
For more information on Music Africa and Afrofest please visit http://www.musicafrica.org/index.html
Jessica Acquaye Empowering Youth with Teddy Bears of Hope Foundation
Jessica Acquaye has been invited to be a guest speaker at Teddy Bears of Hope Foundation’s Youth Empowering Youth event on Saturday May 26th. This fantastic event will cover topics such as social media safety, bullying, and mental illness awareness. Jessica will be among other special guest speakers, which will also include a young woman who escaped the war torn camps in Rwanda with her parents and social media safety expert. Tickets are available by contacting info@teddybearsofhope.com and they also available at the door. Ticket cost $12.00/person.
For more information on the Youth Empowering Youth event please visit http://teddybearsofhope.com/
For more information on the Youth Empowering Youth event please visit http://teddybearsofhope.com/
Jessica Acquaye on Daytime Toronto
Jessica Acquaye on Daytime Toronto
If you would like the opportunity to work with Miss AfriCanada 2011 Jessica Acquaye on her platform to promoting physical education among the youth, then contact us.
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Jessica Acquaye at the 2012 ReelWorld Film Festival
On April 11th Miss AfriCanada 2011 Queen Jessica Acquaye attended the ReelWorld Film Festival Opening Night Gala. Founded in 2001 by actress Tonya Lee Williams, ReelWorld encompasses two distinct yet complimentary entities: an annual spring film festival and a charitable foundation. The multi-faceted organization shares one vision – to change the face of Canadian cinema both on the screens and behind the scenes. ReelWorld promotes and fosters racially and culturally diverse artists who are emerging within the film industry.
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Thank you very much to the ReelWorld staff, especially Tonya Lee Williams for the special invite to the ReelWorld Film Festival Opening Gala. The feature presentation Canadian Premiere of "LUV" was outstanding, written by Justin Wilson and directed by Sheldon Candis.
The ReelWorld Film Festival continues till April 15th, please visit ReelWorld Film Festival for more information.
Visit the ReelWorld Film Festival for tickets and more information.
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