One Hen Inc. celebrates its first anniversary
Since its publication by Kids Can Press in 2008, One Hen: How One Small Loan Made A Big Difference, selected for the Spirit of PaperTigers 2010 Book Set, has evolved from an inspirational story into an equally inspirational non-profit organization, One Hen, Inc.
On the evening of May 7th, One Hen Inc. will mark its first anniversary with a celebration and fundraiser “It Takes a Village”. The celebration will take place at the Wellesley Country Club in Wellesley, MA, USA from 6:30 – 10pm. Highlights will include an African market, vibrant music, dance and inspiring stories from youth who have gained an entrepreneurial vision for their future through One Hen programs. Author of One Hen and co-founder of One Hen, Inc., Katie Smith Milway will be speaking, and attendees will be shown a multimedia presentation of One Hen’s unique summer school enrichment program that helps inner city kids learn to build small businesses and share their success with their communities.
There’s plenty to celebrate! In the past year visitors from over 133 countries have used the website www.onehen.org and have accessed the One Hen resources that teach youth that true success comes with personal initiative, financial responsibility and a commitment to community. 7,000 children have been involved in direct One Hen programs and Executive Director/Co-Founder Amma Sefa-Dedeh says that with this anniversary celebration/fundraiser they hope to raise enough funds to send 1,000 inner city kids to this year’s One Hen summer school enrichment program.
Tickets for the event are $75 and can be purchased by email or by calling 917-319-0485.
