Congolese music and food. Illustrious speakers.
Door prizes, African crafts and a video of Kokolopori.

Raise a glass of wine to micro-credit!

World Bank Group-IMF Africa Investment Club (AIC)
IMF Sub-Saharan African Group and
IMF Volunteers for Animal Rescue (VAR)
In conjunction with
The Kokolopori-Falls Church Sister City Partnership
Bonobo Conservation Initiative

Honorary Co-Chairs, Don Beyer and Mike Beyer
invite you to a benefit reception to raise $15,000 for a micro-credit fund for the people of Kokolopori, Democratic Republic of Congo

On Thursday, April 19, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - At the International Monetary Fund
700 19th Street NW , Washington DC - Metro stop Farragut West, or street parking available

Falls Church City’s sister city, Kokolopori, is an indigenous Congolese community which manages a 1,200 square mile forest reserve in the heart of the Central African rainforest. The sister city partnership is a program of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Bonobo Conservation Initiative.

Funds raised will seed the development of small businesses like sewing, woodworking and soap-making. By helping Kokolopori entrepreneurs obtain loans as small as $40 or $50, we can help people increase their livelihood options and build economic security for their families and community.

Tickets cost $40, or $75 to be listed in our event program as a Supporter, $100 as a Patron, $150 as a Benefactor, or $250 as a Champion!

For more information, see the KFCSCP website [1], or email info_at_kokolopori-partnership.org .