There are people put on this earth to change the world for the better. Oni the Haitian sensation is one of those people. She is an artist, a poet, a musician, a philanthropist, a director of the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, among other achievements. I have known Oni for years and she is a tireless supporter of women's issues, particularly the empowerment of women- not only in Canada but around the world. Oni was an invited guest in the Mandela family home in South Africa and has opened a dialogue to work with women in rural areas, with the focus on education nd HIV prevention. Read a link to her visit with Nelson Mandela and his family here:
www.canada.com/news/Breakfast+with+Mandelas/2434956/story.html
Two weeks ago, Oni was once again invited to join the Mandela family in South Africa on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison. On this trip Oni will continue her humanitarian work and further discussion on women's empowerment, with the attention of the Mandela family- following her trip, she will return to Ottawa and host some events to share her experiences.
In the past couple of months, Oni has helped to raise $100,000 for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. She is suffering from donor fatigue. It is our turn to help Oni! She needs to raise $6000 to accept the invitation to join the Mandela family in South Africa to continue her humanitarian work.
Every little bit helps. If you can donate, please do: Call Oni at 613-247-9285, or email sendoni2southafrica@gmail.com. for more information, call Jenn Farr at 613-797-0399
You can also walk into any TD Canada Trust and deposit your donation or any money you’ve collected from friends and colleagues. Just give the bank this information and your deposit will go directly to Oni’s travel fund!
Transit: 05336
Bank: 004
Account: 83876458859
Lets help get Oni to South Africa!
