the african feast

This dinner was the brain child of karen, who last year held a cocktail party to raise funds in support of the Watoto foundation (based in Uganda, i believe, but will confirm that - actually, Tanzania i have discovered) and their work to provide homes and shelter for children who had escaped the trauma after capture - and then escape -from their role as child soldiers.

the plan is to hold a traditional African meal, inviting guests who would contribute via donation the equivalent of what they would usually spend on an evening out at dinner. Poni, a very precious Sudanese friend who lives in Melbourne, offered to come along to lead the cooking, with Virginia and I 'helping out'!! Jinny and I spent a weekend in Melbourne in September with Poni and her housemates and had a fabulous meal which we suggested Poni could replicate for us!!

And so the date is set for the 3rd April 2009. As you can see, karen has done a brilliant job on the invitations ( partly decorated with thanks to some cheap cards found at IKEA providing the embellishments) and the menu is taking shape. Poni flies in on the Thursday, the plan is for a trip to the central market friday morning, a day of preparation and a fabulous fun evening!

All going well, we hope to replicate the night down south with potential guests already putting their names down for the event - date yet to be decided - lets get one under our belt first!!!

http://www.watotofoundation.nl

http://www.dorindahafner.com

( this website provides information regarding Dorinda Hafner's charity, Australian Sponsorship 4 African Kids)