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| Partnership Day Saturday, October 4, 2008 | 12:00 noon | Veterans Park, Hoover, AL |
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**This event has ended. General donations can still be made.
View photo gallery** OCTOBER 4 , 2008 Veterans Park
4700 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL 35242 Registration: 12:00 noon Opening Ceremonies: 12:30 p.m
Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) announces Partnership Day in Birmingham. Partnership Day is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) and its volunteers in communities across America to raise funds and awareness to help communities in some of the poorest areas of Africa and Asia create long-term solutions to poverty. Here are some facts to consider:Since 1995, PartnershipsInAction events have attracted over 250,000 participants and raised $29 million nationwide to bring a spark of hope to vulnerable families in Africa and Asia. 100% of funds raised at Partnership Day go directly to projects supported by the Foundation; not a cent is spent on administration. Get Involved
RegisterView the Fundraising Guide to learn how to raise funds. Download Flyer | Art Contest Rules | Ambassador Registration Form . SponsorAs a Partnership Day sponsor, you can join the ranks of internationally minded individuals and socially responsible companies. There are 2 Ways to sponsor:
Download Sponsorship Opportunities VolunteerRegister as a Volunteer and join hundreds of other volunteers across the country working together in the fight against global poverty. Learn More. DonateDonate now to make a gift of hope to support programs that open doors for progress, opportunity and change. Learn More to find out how far your contribution actually goes. 100% of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly to projects supported by the Foundation. Not a cent is spent on administration. Awards and IncentivesAmbassador AwardsRally your friends, family and colleagues to support you by collecting donations and earn special awards. Learn more.
To qualify for the awards, all contributions must be received on or before the day of the Walk. AKF USA reserves the right to substitute awards with items of equal or greater value. View the Fundraising Guide to learn more. Partnership Day 2008 Art Contest AwardsPlease contact your school’s Art department to find out how your creativity and compassion could make you eligible to win Partnership Art awards.
The Partnership School 2008 AwardThe Partnership School 2008 program recognizes the Birmingham area school with the largest representation on Partnership Day in terms of the number of attendees. The Partnership School Award is a symbol of a school’s commitment to furthering compassion and global citizenship.
Event DetailsDistinguished Guests
Master of Ceremonies
Driving Directions to the ParkFor driving directions to Partnership Day, provide the starting address on the Veterans Park map. CITY Contact
2100 Riverhaven Drive, Suite # 220 (2nd Floor) Highlights2008 HighlightsPartnership Day 2008 opened with the national anthem followed by lively cultural performances including break dancing, Irish folk dances and Latin American and African dances. Participants were able to partake in a variety of entertainment activities throughout the day, such as face-painting, balloon sculpting, henna tattooing and miniature golf. Several leaders from the community attended the event including notable personalities in academia, media and commerce as well as the Mayors of Hoover, Vestavia and Alabaster. Tony Petelos, Mayor of the City of Hoover, proclaimed October 4th, 2008 as the Aga Khan Foundation Day and presented Ms. Anita Parpia of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. with the key to the city of Hoover. During the keynote address, the mayor praised the many citizens of Alabama who truly care about building a safer, healthier and more prosperous world saying, “Partnership Day is an example of Americans taking action locally that leads to progress around the globe…. By investing in people and strengthening their capacity to build a better future for themselves, you honor them and respect their dignity.” Addressing the crowd, Charles “Scotty” McCallum, Mayor of the City of Vestavia, expressed pride on being part of such a fantastic initiative and acknowledged the energy and commitment of the youth in attendance. Other notable guests at Partnership Day included Andrew Yeager of National Public Radio (WBHM); Bill Powell, Director of Hoover Area Chamber; Nabeela Alidina, Georgia State Auditor; and several University of Alabama at Birmingham lecturers as well as Hoover City School principals and board members. One of the major highlights of Partnership Day was Village in Action. Visitors of all ages were able to engage in educational activities to experience first-hand the challenges faced by people in the developing countries. Participants could discover see how Aga Khan Foundation, through partnerships with other public and private agencies, creates solutions to overcome low income, poor health conditions and limited educational opportunities. At the “School of Hope” exhibit, participants learned about the Foundation’s Milk and Hope program, which is a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide milk as an incentive for students in isolated regions of Afghanistan and Tajikistan to attend school. The “Building Hope” exhibit highlighted the challenges faced by communities in rural areas by challenging participants to travel through rough terrain, where tires posed as potholes, to transport bricks for construction. Attendees bitten by children dressed as mosquitoes had to rush to the “Reviving Hope” hospital where they learned about life-threatening diseases such as malaria and Foundation programs to prevent their spread. Children at the “Village Well” shared with passersby information about the importance of access to clean drinking water and how many people in other parts of the world lack such a basic necessity. At the “Microfinance Maze”, which also doubled as an Art Gallery showcasing the artwork of Hoover Middle school students, visitors discovered how microfinance can empower people to lift themselves out of poverty. 2007 HighlightsOn October 28, 2007, over 1,500 Hoover-Birmingham area residents gathered in a spirit of thinking globally and acting locally to raise $77,000 in the fight against global poverty. The Honorable Mayor Petelos of Hoover cited Partnership Day 2007 in his presentation in the U.K. at the LivCom Award for Livable Communities. Participants enjoyed a variety of cultural and educational activities throughout the day organized by participating schools and organizations, including the Children’s Dance Foundation, the Alabama Academy of Irish Dance and Nathifa Dance Company. Press ReleasesSeptember 24, 2008: Thousands Expected at PartnershipDay October 4, 2008 to Help End Global Poverty SponsorsPLATINUM - $10,000
Iman Inc. Navroz Ladhani GOLD - $5,000 Aslam Rajpari Indigo Joe's Jamati Southeast Walkday Contribution Pepsi Cola Shamrock & Sons Enterprises Inc Dba Village Spirits Star Petroleum SILVER - $2,500
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