You are Invited!

When: Sunday, May 3rd

Where: Montgomery Park; 2701 NW Vaughn St, Portland 97210

Why: You are part of African Road’s unique story of community-led development, global friendship, and relational partnership. Come join this special event, 'Rooted and Rising' with African Road on May 3rd 

What: Come celebrate friendship and partnership in person. Enjoy cultural dance, stories of community-led strength, growth and progress.

Raise your paddle to donate for a powerful impact. Learn about the incredible vision for the future as we continue the journey together.

Event Schedule

2:30-4:00 pm Tour Learning Stations, meet Changemakers, enjoy ample gourmet appetizers, sip wine, beer, and/or refreshing non-alcoholic drinks. Shop in the handcraft marketplace.

4:00-6:00 pm  Exciting Program & Paddle Raise: be inspired and encouraged by stories of Changemaker-led transformation in East Africa, move to thrilling drumming and dance performances, and contribute to a fun and impactful in-person paddle raise fundraiser, purchase raffle tickets for a free trip to Africa! 

6:00-7:00 pm  Savor delicious desserts, continue to enjoy gourmet appetizers, tour Learning Stations, shop and socialize, and complete your purchases at checkout. 

Ways to Join the party and paddle raise:

(1) Purchase seating for 8 at a community-style table and host your friends;

OR

(2) Register as an individual. You will be seated at a table with ‘new friends.' Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, you can register as an individual at no cost to you. Save your support for the exciting paddle raise!

Registration in advance is essential and appreciated.

Please register by April 22nd to secure your table/seat.  All delicious appetizers served at the event will have gluten-free and vegetarian options available. 

Adults only, thank you*

*Special arrangements may be made in advance for 'African Road Partner Kids!'

We are happy to accommodate accessibility needs, please contact us so we can serve you: events@africanroad.org.