Upcoming Events

Nov 22, 2008 - Don’t Be Square, Be Aware
Moxies Restaurant (Ballroom) 180 West Georgia, Vancouver

Come learn about critical issues of global development. The evening features a semi-formal dinner, entertainment, guest speakers and a silent auction. The event takes place from 7pm - 10pm. Tickets are $35 and seats are limited. Please RSVP through email with Clay Tang at clayfmt@gmail.com. All proceeds will support Global AFC’s programs, including the youth-run microcredit fund.

May 31, 2008 - Riding to Break the Cycle ‘08 Vancouver Pledge Ride!

This is a ONE day pledge ride to fight global poverty though the power of microcredit loans in the developing world!

NEW: Pre-registration days!!

We are encouraging everyone who is planning to ride in the Community Pledge Ride on Saturday, May 31 to PRE-REGISTER this weekend:

Saturday (May 24) & Sunday (May 25) between 11am - 5pm
Bikes on the Drive (1350 - Commercial Drive).

Register early, avoid the lines on the 31st and help us streamline day of registration and check in!

There are two stages:

1) 9am registration, 10am ride from Vancouver Art Gallery to Grandview Park on Commercial for community event (10km)

2) 1pm - An onward leg for more avid cyclists from Commercial to White Rock (40K). This joins the route of our 2008 Riding to Break the Cycle team on their first day of 7 weeks on the road.

All in support of sustainable solutions to global poverty and our youth run microcredit fund.

$25 entry (minimum pledge amount) with an incredibly soft bamboo “I’m and Agent” tshirt
$20 with a team of 5 or more!

This is a pledge ride, allowing those that can’t take part in the full 7 week, 3000k ride to join for a day in support! 100% of the funds you raise will be used to help developing world entrepreneurs pull themselves and their families out of poverty. Registration and pledge forms available from the sidebar to your right!

Recent Events:

An Evening For Arts

This amazingly record-breaking fundraising event raised $10,000 towards Global AFC’s programs and projects. The night featured professional dance performances, a silent auction, art exhibit and many exciting door prizes. A special thank you to Sasha Evans for throwing this successful event and to the many new and continuing supporters who attended!

2nd Annual Global AFC Gala

185 people for dinner, $8500 raised, and more inspiration than you would have though possible to cram into one room. The second annual Global AFC Gala and Young Agents Awards were a SMASH success!We’re overwhelmed by the support of the community and the inspiring youth that were in attendance to accept their Young Agents awards. We’ll be showcasing the winners on the website asap, but for now join us in congratulating:

LOCAL

*Bo Palmer - 18, North Van (Triple S)
*Katelyn Jmaeff - 17, Slocan (IYC)
*Lindsay Richardson - 16, Summerland (Smiling Back Initiative)
*Random Acts of Kindness Club - 12-14, Coquitlam
*Sara Bansal - 17, Surrey (VAPY)

GLOBAL

*Jake Duvall - 14, Victoria (Put the U in Uganda)
*Lea Silver - 16, Parksville (Make a Difference Club)
*Justin Segal - 17, Vancovuer (Spread the Love)
*Ferron Shea - 14, Port Moody (Kenya Project)

And ALL of the amazing nominees!

We also want to give a big thanks to our generous sponsors for the evening:

- Stern Partners (www.sternpartners.com)
- Finavera Capital (www.finavera.com)

Invoke Media (www.invokemedia.com)

- Simon Fraser University (www.sfu.ca)
- Flower Factory (www.flowerfactory.ca)

- The Vancouver Law Courts Inn Restaurant

- Echo Valley Ranch (www.evranch.com)
- Rocky Mountaineer Vacations (www.rockymountaineer.com)
- The Lodge at Weir Beach (www.thelodgeatweirsbeach.com)

And of course our amazing musical guests Kunaka from the Britannia World Music Program:

http://vancouvermarimbas.com/Kunaka-Pepe1.html

Kunaka was definitely a highlight of the night and they had the whole place buzzing with their energetic performance!

Last but not least, a HUGE thank you (partly to make up for the one I oh so embarrassingly managed to not give them publicly on the night of) to TINA PARDIWALA AND KRISTY RYAN - our absolutely phenomenal Gala co-Chairs for 2008! these two went above and beyond, producing an event that completely blew everyone away.

Until next year, which I’m sure can only be bigger and better….
Changemakers Night Out and Muhammad Yunus Talk - Mar 14, 2008

A gathering of 50 of our closest friends for some inspiration and discussion at Mahoneys Pub on UBC campus, before heading over to hear the sold-out talk of Nobel Laureate and AOC hero Muhammad Yunus. We were also invited to present him with a plaque and honorary title of “Global Agent for Change” at a ceremony the evening before, as well as taking apart in events associated with his visit throughout the day.

An Exhibit of Memories - Dec 15, 2007

AOC photo display, auction, and holiday gathering for supporters. Several hundred dollars raised for microcredit initiatives by selling beautifully framed photos from the 2007 tour!

Muto - Dec 19, 2007

Internationally acclaimed artist Tini Meyer held her farewell event in Vancouver, dedicating partial proceeds to AOC. A great crowd came out to say goodbye and admire some of the beautiful artwork on display, with several pieces selling over the course of the evening. Thanks for the support Tini, we love you and good luck! www.tinimeyer.com

Microcredit Challenge November 2-9, 2007

The AOCU Microcredit Challenge engaged 10 teams and over 30 students from SFU and UBC to creatively raise funds and awareness for microcredit. Teams were seeded with $100 and given ONE week, with the winning team raising over $1700! The winning team in the sustainable business category created an ongoing company screening the work of local young artists on to cloth bags, replacing plastic, featuring local talent, and dedicating partial proceeds to the AOC microcredit fund in the future - congratulations to ALL the teams and look out for next year!

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