Ubuntu and the Cast of Rent on Broadway

On May 14th, 2008, Rent on Broadway will host a cocktail party at The Canal Room for Ubuntu Education Fund to honor the legacy of Rent’s writer and creator, Jonathan Larson.  The partnership will continue his mission to celebrate life amongst poverty and HIV/AIDS.  The goal is to support the multi-purpose hall and theater that will be part of The Ubuntu Centre.  The event will feature a live afrobeat band, to be determined.  An online auction leading up to the event and an on-the-night silent auction will feature exclusive prizes and once-in-a-lifetime experiences with the Rent cast.  Guests will include past and present Rent stars. 

General admission tickets are $225 and can be purchased by clicking here.

VIP tickets can be purchased from Ubuntu Education Fund directly.

• Private tables for 4 people with bottle service are available for $2,000 per table
• Private tables for 10 people with bottle service are available for $5,000 per table 

Contact Nomatola at 646-827-1190.

If you are unavailable to attend, click here for additional ways to support Ubuntu Education Fund.

To bid on items in the exclusive online auction that will take place leading up to the event, click here.  Please check back often as additional items will be added.  Auction powered by CharityFolks.com.

An Evening in Napa Valley

This spring, Ubuntu supporter Erin Martin Design will host a benefit in Napa Valley, California for Ubuntu Education Fund. The benefit will be held in a unique barn-style venue and will include a catered family style dinner with Ubuntu labeled wine, a live performance by African musicians, a guest speaker and presentations on Ubuntu Education Fund. Special art installations and sculptures will decorate the space, the proceeds of which will benefit Ubuntu. Please stay tuned for more information and direct all inquiries to Lara Tabatznik at lara@ubuntufund.org.

AIDS Walk 2008

We hope to have an even bigger Ubuntu presence at this year's New York AIDS Walk. Please join us in May for this exciting opportunity to meet new friends, support Ubuntu and show your solidarity in the fight against AIDS. Please look for more information in the spring and contact Lara Tabatznik at lara@ubuntufund.org with any questions.

An Evening in London

On October 3, 2007, Ubuntu Education Fund hosted its debut benefit in London featuring South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela. Lady Rosa & Sir Sydney Lipworth opened their home to us in the heart of the city for this intimate gathering. The 140 guests enjoyed a feast of wines and food for the cocktail hour and dinner. In addition, our guests enjoyed a full evening of entertainment, including a silent auction, a riveting live performance by Hugh Masekela and presentations about Ubuntu Education Fund. We raised an inspiring £360,000, and look forward to returning to our growing community in London again next year.

Annual World AIDS Day Loft Party

On December 1, 2007, Ubuntu Education Fund hosted its annual party in SoHo to commemorate World AIDS Day and celebrate the progress the Ubuntu community is making toward battling the disease in Port Elizabeth. The trendy downtown loft space, Safe Harbor, pulsated with energy as Ubuntu supporters met old friends, greeted new ones and danced to the live African band and DJ throughout the night. Between the silent auction, raffle and generous donations we raised $35,000 to continue fighting the AIDS epidemic.

Ubuntu Benefit

Ubuntu Education Fund hosted its first annual benefit at New York City's Puck Building which had been transformed into a lush African Bush for the evening's festivities. Nobel Peace Prize winner and Ubuntu Patron Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the keynote speaker. The event was emceed by Kevin Bacon and featured Angelique Kidjo, the Grammy nominated singer from Benin and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, whose richly diverse music had the entire room on their feet by the end of the evening -- including the Archbishop.