Posted by Victoria Trabosh on Mon, Jan 19, 2009 @ 03:35 PM
1st Public Event in 2009!
Many of you know that opportunities to buy our baskets usually only happen at our Pay-It-Forward Events. We have an agreement with Gahaya Links not to sell our baskets online so that Macy’s, who does an incredible job supporting the thousands of women, can take the opportunity for sales on their website.
WELL, HERE’S PORTLAND AREA’S
OPPORTUNITY TO BUY
OUR BASKETS!
Debra Brocato, Owner of
Alameda Floral
HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR ITAFARI!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Please Stop By!
ADDRESS: PacWest Center Building
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Portland OR 97204
Phone: (503) 288-6149
Debra has generously offered her beautiful store for an Itafari event! We’ll have Goat certificates, Brick certificates and many beautiful baskets, some that are one-of-a-kind. Music, drinks and goodies too - a party with a purpose!
WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, CASH AND CHECKS.
Buy gifts that make a difference, change lives and give gifts that are truly beautiful and the finest quality I’ve seen anywhere in Rwanda. AND get a tax deduction! Truly, it doesn’t get any better than this!
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
If you can’t make it to the event, go online to purchase gift certificates for Goats or Bricks at
http://www.itafari.org/donate/donateonline.htm
Vicky Trabosh, President, Itafari Foundation
503-636-3692 – vicky@itafari.org
Posted by Victoria Trabosh on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 @ 06:49 PM
There is never a better time to make a difference than now. While times are difficult one constant remains: making a difference in the life of a child never ceases to be important.
Many of you have purchased goats and bricks online as gifts. We send you or your loved one a beautiful certificate for the holidays, any occasion or ‘just because’.
But buying baskets usually only happens at our Pay It Forward Events. We have an agreement with Gahaya Links not to sell our baskets online so that Macy’s, who does an incredible job supporting the thousands of women, can take the opportunity for sales on their website.
BUT I HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS IF YOU’RE IN PORTLAND!!! 2 OPPORTUNITIES TO BUY OUR BASKETS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
#1 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH 10AM - 5PM at the Mt. Park Recreation Center in Lake Oswego. ADDRESS: 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace - Lake Oswego, OR 97035 phone:503-635-3561
HOLIDAY BAZAAR OFFERS
LOCAL SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES
On Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, from 10 am to 5 pm Mountain Park will be holding its annual Holiday Bazaar at the clubhouse. This two-day annual bazaar offers holiday shopping, unique gifts, and original art from over 30 crafters, artisans, and local businesses - many of them Mt. Park residents.
This is a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping and find the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for person in your life. And while you’re out shopping be sure to swing down to the West End building on Kruse Way where Lake Oswego will be holding their annual Holiday Market. The Holiday Market will be open the same hours as the Mt. Park Bazaar. For more information please call 503-635-3561.
#2 FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH, 5:30-8:30PM – ADDRESS: 1225 SE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97214 phone: 503-885-8211
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR ITAFARI!
Judy Romano, Owner, has generously offered this stunning space for an event for Itafari! We’ll have goat certificates, brick certificates and many beautiful baskets. Music, drinks and goodies too - a party with a purpose!
AT BOTH EVENTS WE’LL TAKE VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, CASH AND CHECKS. Buy gifts that make a difference, change lives and give gifts that are truly beautiful and the finest quality I’ve seen anywhere in Rwanda. AND get a tax deduction. Truly, it doesn’t get any better than this!
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions and I hope you have a wonderful holiday! If you can’t make the events, go online to purchase gift certificates for goats and bricks at
http://itafari.org/donate
Vicky Trabosh, President Itafari Foundation
503-636-3692 – vicky@itafari.org
Posted by Victoria Trabosh on Mon, Jun 16, 2008 @ 03:10 PM
Rwanda - Return to Peace
World Forestry Center
4033 SW Canyon Rd
Portland OR 97221
May 26th to September 1st
Artist Reception
June 19th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Wine and appetizers served
An exhibit of photographs will be on display this summer, showing the recovery of the African country of Rwanda from the 1994 genocide, in which one million people were killed over the course of one-hundred days.
This work is the result of a month long trip to Rwanda in October 2007, part of a partnership between Portland photographer, Adam Bacher, and the Oregon-based Itafari Foundation. Bacher spent the month documenting the people of Rwanda, and Itafari’s work on their behalf.
Areas Bacher photographed include:
- “A day in the Life,” following two Rwandan children from a poverty-stricken family: sunrise to sunset.
- A child soldier rehabilitation facility for children forced to fight with Militias based in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Rwanda’s Genocide Memorials and testimony of survivors.
- The Millennium Village at Mayange, one of twelve impoverished communities in Africa designated for assistance to meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
- A demonstration goat farm setting up cooperatives with orphans and child-headed households, enabling them to raise and sell their own goats.
- Endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Photographs and stories of Bacher’s trip to Rwanda are posted at:
www.bachersblog.com
Posted by Victoria Trabosh on Thu, Jul 19, 2007 @ 06:26 PM
Dear Friends & Colleagues,
It’s been an amazing 22 months so far for Itafari! We’ve made great progress, raised some serious money, and worked in great programs in Rwanda. I completed my 4th trip in less than 2 years in February and am pleased to report wonderful progress in the following areas:
- Participation with Kigali Parents School to build a Secondary School in Rwanda
- Worked with ASSIST and RARDA to raise goats to be given to 350 child-headed households through co-operatives established throughout the country
- Purchased baskets and bowls from Gahaya Links which are sold at Itafari Pay It Forward Events
- Met with the 85 children sponsored by Itafari donors
- Distributed funds raised by the elementary children of Madeleine School and St. Agatha Schools ($2,600!)
- Distributed over 120 pen pal letters from the children of Portland to the children of Kigali
- Working with Urwego to distribute micro finance loans
- Reviewed other possible programs for Itafari’s consideration
- Chrysologue Ngarambe was hired as Itafari’s Executive Director in Rwanda
I am convinced this work is meaningful and makes a difference. If you’ve ever considered going to Rwanda, here is your opportunity. In October of this year, I’ll be taking 8 people with me for a Tour of Hope. You’ll see Rwanda and the incredible changes being made by the people of Rwanda.
| EVENT: |
A Tour of Hope |
| TRAVEL DATES: |
October 8-21, 2007 |
| PRICING: |
$4,750 per person |
| INCLUDES: |
Roundtrip airfare
Entrance fees
Hotel & all meals
Private transportation
$500 per person toward collective donation; recipient(s) to be determined by the group on location |
| MORE INFO: |
Capacity: 8 travelers - space is limited!!
Book soon to secure your spot |
| BOOKING: |
Email info@crookedtrails.com |
If you’re interested in joining me, read more about the trip. Your donations are always welcome and more information can be found at our website: http://itafari.org Call me with any questions at 503-636-3692 or email me at vicky@itafari.org
I hope to hear from you and look forward to sending out more reports from Rwanda!
Murakoze cyane, (thank you very much!)
Warmly,
Vicky Trabosh