Kechie's Project First Anniversary Awards Gala

Kechie’s Project is a non-profit organization committed to empowering girls to become future leaders. On October 28, we celebrate our first year of empowering girls in America and Africa. Come join us as we continue to provide academic and social support to girls in undeserved communities. Kechie's Project First Anniversary Awards Gala Celebrate our first year of empowering girls in America and Africa October 28, 2011 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nigerian Consulate - New York (Nigerian House) 828 Second Avenue Evening Includes: Hors d'oeuvres by Matt Hoyle of Nobu 57 and Open Bar, and a chance to win a trip to Lagos, Nigeria by Platinum Sponsor Arik Air, West Africa's largest commercial Airline Meet our Awardees who are making a difference in their local communities and beyond Humanitarian of the Year Ambassador Dr. Joy Ogwu, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations Activist of the Year - Pras Michel, Rapper, Actor, and Member of the Grammy Award Winning Group The Fugees Role Model of the Year - Saundra P. Thomas, Vice President of Community Affairs of WABC-TV Outstanding New York City Leader of the Year Aletha Maybank, Assistant Commissioner of New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Early bird Tickets Available Now until Oct. 10: $100 Location: Nigerian Consulate - New York Address: 828 Second Avenue New York City, NY 10017 Get driving directions » Website: http://www.kechiesproject.org/ E-mail: nkechi.ogbodo@kechiesproject.org Contact name: Nkechi Ogbodo