ARTS AND MEDIA

Africa on Fire! 
"Local and international African news the corporate media won't divulge."  First Thursdays 6-7 p.m. on KBOO 90.7 FM Portland and live global streaming at www.kboo.org. Marianne Fry.
Send Africa-related news and events to africaonfire@yahoo.com

Clowns Without Borders
Work to alleviate trauma through laughter by performing clown shows and teaching in regions that are experiencing conflict, natural disaster or epidemics.
Sarah Liane Foster 971-219-5781
sarahlianefoster@yahoo.com
www.clownswithoutborders.org

Fools in Paradise Marimba Band
Kite Giedraitis leads this marimba band and will also connect people with other marimba bands that may play at local events.
Kite Giedraitis  503-775-9039
kiteg@yahoo.com
www.foolsinparadise.com

HOMOWO
Homowo African Arts and Cultures celebrates cultural diversity by bringing authentic African rhythms and traditions to stages, schools and communities.  The vision of Homowo is to bring meaningful programs to communities encouraging cultural connections, providing a different view of the world and growing as a music and dance professional company.
503-288-3025
Susan@Homowo.org
www.Homowo.org

IFARA (International Foundation for Alternative Research in AIDS)
IFARA provides advocacy, education, and information for people living with HIV/AIDS through Television, the Web and DVD's.
Fred Schaich (503) 736-0194
IFARA@comcast.net
www.IFARATV.org

Kgotso African Dance
Kgotso African Dance promotes peace and understanding through music and dance.
Loveness Wesa  503-281-4599
kgotsolaii@hotmail.com

Kukuva Marimba
Performs African inspired world beat dance music. Has , donated performances to benefit local non-profit organizations.
Gordon Moyer  503-293-4942
www.kukuva.com

Swahili Imports
We work in African countries where we all know AIDs has devastated communities and peoples lives. We deal in the handicraft sector and try to support HIV projects in various African countries. Hopefully this empowers and generates income for these families and individuals.
Leslie Mittelberg 541-684-0688
leslie@swahili-imports.com
www.swahili-imports.com

Voices for Silent Disaster Concert Series
Our intention is to raise money and awareness towards the crisis in Northern Uganda by celebrating the best Portland has to offer in music/film/fashion and art. We want to launch the world's largest Humanitarian Concert Series for Mercy Corps using the grass roots style that makes Portland Portland!
Stephanie Schneiderman (503) 880-8074
srsmusic@aol.com
www.voicesforsilentdisasters.com

MEDICAL RESEARCH

Northwest Microbicides Coalition 
Mission to raise community awareness and demand for safe and effective microbicides as a critical tool for sexual protection, health and empowerment of all people.
Jessica Cohen  206-285-3500
microbicidesnw@ppww.org
www.global-campaign.org