Calling all Detroit Friends of Niapele!

Do you live in the Detroit area?

Do you want to rock out to some great bands in a fun atmosphere?

Then check out our benefit on October 11th ! Details below:

please email carrie@theniapeleproject.org for more details!

World Refugee Day - LA event details!

You will NOT want to miss The Niapele Project's local LA event to commemorate World Refugee Day -

From 7pm @ The Rock Rose Art Gallery - Highland Park

Evening highlights:

Open Bar & International Buffet

Bar sponsored by STARR African Rum & IZZE beverages - you will DIG the selection of drinks!


Multimedia Art displays - photography by Christopher Leombruno, Pierre Le Tulzo, art work by refugee children

Screenings - Discover the work of The Niapele Project on behalf of vulnerable refugee children, with the premiere of our PSA, produced by Ayoka Productions. Learn about the crisis affecting refugees in Ghana with a short documentary highlighting the incredible difficulties this population faces.

Raffle and silent auction - fabulous prizes including a vacation in the South of France, yoga classes, beautiful framed photos, restaurant certificates, Tom's shoes, and exciting "green" packages!

Sale of refugee-made clothes & accessories! Discover the beautiful selection of original clothes and accessories created by refugee women in Ghana.

ONLY $10 @ the door !!
All proceeds will benefit The Niapele Project's initiatives
with vulnerable refugee children in West Africa.

Get Your Raffle Tickets Now!!

In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20th, The Niapele Project is offering you a chance to win a fabulous week long vacation in the French Riviera! All proceeds will benefit The Niapele Project's initiatives in West Africa.

You can participate in this raffle no matter where you live - the winner will be announced at the World Refugee Day Los Angeles event on June 20th. If you are unable to attend, you will be notified by email. Here are the details:

1st Prize - One week vacation for 2 in Cannes!

Spend a week in one of the most beautiful places on Earth! The hotel Les Liserons de Mougins, set atop a hill behind the bay of Cannes, is offering the raffle winner a week long stay.
Valued at over $800, you can enjoy everything the South of France has to offer, from beautiful beaches to lovely mountain top villages, fabulous cuisine and wines, as well as its perfect weather!
For more info - http://www.hotel-liserons-mougins.com/

Note: airfare not included - black out dates apply (Cannes Film Festival/ July/August)

The village of Mougins

2nd Prize - A beautifully matted print -
photos by Christopher Leombruno

Leombruno visited the refugee settlement where The Niapele Project works and took a series of amazing photos that will be on display in both Paris and Los Angeles during World Refugee Day. Valued at $100, this print of a smiling child will brighten up and enliven any room in your home!

choice of photo available

3rd prize - 5 Bikram Yoga Classes

Get in shape with this 5 class pass at Bikram Yoga Silverlake! Valued at $70, this is a chance t get in touch with your body - Bikram Yoga is done in a heated room to warm your muscles, prevent injury, allow a deeper workout and cleanse the body by flushing toxins.


Other prizes include a wine tasting at 55 Degree Wines, and small prints by Christopher Leombruno!

Get your tickets now!

1 raffle ticket = $3
2 for $5
5 for $10
10 for $15
20 for $20
50 for $40
100 for $75

we will email you with your receipt and ticket numbers!

GOOD LUCK

June 20 is World Refugee Day!

You're invited to come join The Niapele Project honor more than 30 million refugees and displaced people worldwide at 2 locations : Los Angeles & Paris!

Click on photos below for event details.

questions? megan@theniapeleproject.org