Africa Philanthropy Day Highlights Volunteer Opportunities with Africa-Interest Nonprofits

by Africa.com Editorial Staff Are you a professional, committed individual with a passion for Africa and skills to leverage?

ConceptLink wants to help you out.

November 15th marks National Philanthropy Day. It’s the season for giving, and we want to recognize philanthropists who have demonstrated great generosity towards nonprofits making a difference throughout the world.

But, even if your bank account prevents you from the same giving circles as the Rockefellers, there are still plenty of ways you can show your philanthropic spirit! ConceptLink is hosting Africa Philanthropy Day, a volunteer recruitment and networking event. Africa Philanthropy Day is the perfect opportunity for you to engage with nonprofits and learn more about volunteer availabilities in the New York area. Some of the amazing organizations you'll have the chance to meet include:

Achieve in Africa
Afrika Tikkun
BRAC USA
Georges Malaika Foundation
Humanitarian Notes
Juice Madagascar
MaMa Africa
Mali Nyeta
Museum for African Art
Peace Corps
Scale Africa
Shared Interest
Support HIV/AIDS Rwanda
Trickle Up - Young Professionals Council
WaterAid America

Don't miss Africa Philanthropy Day, November 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the classy Bubble Lounge on 228 West Broadway. Try the "ConceptLink Cocktail" and throw your business card in our raffle for the chance to win a beautiful African hat donated by Makola.com, your one-stop shopping destination for African products.

RSVP here today: Africa Philanthropy Day

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