You Are Invited!
When: Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Where: Daimler Headquarters Event Space; 4555 N Channel Ave, Portland 97217
Why: 2025 marks 15 years of African Road! That means 15 years of long-term partnership, of community-led change and impact, of transformative work and JOY alongside the Changemakers. Come join this special event, ‘Celebrating the Journey‘ with African Road on May 4th as we mark 15 years of changemaking together.
You are part of the unique African Road story of community-led development, global friendship, and relational partnership. Together with the Changemakers, lasting transformation, and powerful progress and hope are realities.
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 even more powerful impact. Learn about the incredible vision for the future as we continue the journey together.
Event Schedule:
- 3:00-4:00 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 Anniversary 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.
Join this special Anniversary party and paddleraise:
- Purchase seating for 8 at a community-style table and host your friends; OR
- 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.
You Can Become An Event Sponsor
Becoming an African Road Gala Sponsor is a great way to support meaningful change in the world.
Click below or contact us at events@africanroad.org to learn how you can become a Sponsor at future Galas.