News - Africa Education Partnership

BENEFIT CONCERT/$45,000 MATCH UPDATE

9/30/2022

It is with great joy that we express our deep gratitude to The Daily Planet Band for their stellar performance at our benefit concert at First Baptist Church, Manchester, on Saturday, July 23.

The crowd of about 50 was small but mighty with so much enthusiasm and attention! We were excited to have the chance to meet some new folks and share the work of Arica Education Partnership.

$45,000 Dollar-for-Dollar Match Challenge Restarts Dormitory Construction!

5/30/2022

It has been a while since we have provided an update on our dormitory project at Graceland International School. Construction has been halted since January of this year due to a funding drought and challenges within Nigeria itself.

Summer Concert Fundraiser!

4/2/2022

Africa Education Partnership is excited to announce a summer concert fundraiser to help secure a match challenge of $45,000 to build a dormitory at our school Graceland International in Gusau, Nigeria.

Join us for a 1960’s rock and soul music concert with the Daily Planet Band on:

Saturday, July 23, 2022
from 4:00-6:00 PM

Hosted by the First Baptist Church, 240 Hillstown Road, Manchester, CT
(Donations will be accepted towards the mission and work of AEP)

New Appeal: $45,000 Match !

3/31/2022

A generous benefactor has offered a $45,000 match to Africa Education Partnership starting NOW! Any donations, no matter the size, will be matched dollar for dollar up to $45,000! We need to raise the total amount before we receive the match.

The dormitory complex is roofed - help us finish it!

Dollar- For Dollar Donation Match

11/30/2020

One of our very generous donors has offered to match every dollar we raise between now and Christmas day! Any funds raised will help meet the costs of the much needed dormitory project at Graceland International School in Gusau, Zamfara State.

March Benefit Concert POSTPONED

1/30/2020

Visit to Supporters in Ohio

3/14/2019

On February 22, AEP board member Elaine Chagnon made the trip to Akron, Ohio to meet with board members Angela Dimezza and Paul Frank. At dinner on Friday night, lively discussion took place outlining plans to move ahead with the school renovations in the Kafanchan region of Nigeria. They were joined by Paul’s daughter, Rev. Elizabeth Frank and Angela’s husband Peter.

Books and Barrels

11/12/2018

By Peter Dewberry

On Friday, November 9, two Africa Education Partnership board members, Elaine Chagnon and Peter Dewberry, travelled from Connecticut to St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church in the Bronx, New York City. Ms. Chagnon dove her SUV, which was loaded down with books and educational materials destined for our schools in Nigeria. This was the second consignment of books we have sent.

AEP Fundraiser Scheduled

7/10/2018

On Wednesday August 1, St. Paul’s Church in Huntington, Connecticut will host a fundraiser for AEP. The event will will take place on the Huntington Green in Shelton and feature a concert by the band the Highland Rovers. The band plays Irish music with a kick.

Books Shipped to Nigeria

12/27/2017

Shipping materials to Nigeria has always been problematic, with no direct route other than shipping through DHL at exorbitant cost. Enter the Rev. Ben Nnaji, Priest-in-Charge of St. Edmund’s Church in the Bronx, New York. He had befriended Bishop John several years ago; Elaine Chagnon was asked by Bishop John to contact him. Rev. Nnaji had a contact who ships regularly to Lagos, Nigeria. Through the generosity of the Women’s Guild at St. Edmunds’s, the cost of shipping one barrel was covered. AEP covered the cost of a second barrel. On September 22, Elaine and son Nate headed to the Bronx to load the barrels with books. At this point, the books are enroute and should arrive before Christmas. One of our Nigerian team members will make the trip to Lagos to bring the books north to Gusau.

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