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Diasporan Family Festival-Ghana ~ ROOTs Travel/Study
A F R I C A : JOBS - Volunteer & Paid
Visit the Volunteers to Africa Site:
http://www.egroups.com/files/VOLU-Volunteers
http://www.volu.org
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/OPPORTUNITIES.html
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A F R I C A N A ~ B U L L E T I N
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African Diaspora Network
Winter-Spring 2001
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S
A] Ghana PANAFEST 2001 Festival [details below]
B] IT Conference: Computer Literacy-Distance Education-Medicine
C] ROOTS TRIPS -- Prof. Harold Rogers' ROOTS Educational Travel Trips
to Africa Brazil Cuba [more below]
D] HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIM
Please help with a Human Rights case; visit:
http://www.poboxes.com/Justice [Photos; Prison Address]
http://x74.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=716141694
http://hometown.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html
Seeking Pen Friends: Send a message of goodwill/solidarity
to this African American Human Rights victim, wrongfully arrested
as a tourist in France and condemned to 18 years without right to
appeal -- given a virtual "death sentence."
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C O N T E N T S
Two (2) Items
1] Prof. Harold Rogers' ROOTS Educational Travel Programs
~ A F R I C A - B R A Z I L - C U B A ~
For Catalog & details, Email your full mailing address PLUS phone, to both:
HRo...@ccc.edu, A...@starmail.com
PH: 773-667-1285
http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/JOURNEYS.html
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html [African Photo Gallery]
- ACADEMIC CREDIT
- Multidisciplinary; each Program has it own Theme
- 29 Programs in 2001 & 2002: 1 to 4 Weeks
- Apply Now
- Depart from NYC June-July-Aug-Sep-Dec-Jan-Feb
[ PLEASE FIND DETAILS ON ROOTS TRIPS AT SITES ]
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2] GHANA: 5th Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival
PANAFEST 2001: RE-UNITING THE AFRICAN FAMILY
- Dates: July 27 - Aug 3, 2001
- Theme: "The Re-emergence of African Civilisation,
Re-uniting the African Family and Bridging
the Gap through Information Technology"
- PANAFEST brings together Africans and
peoples of African descent to solidify/celebrate
our cultural & historical linkages
BIENNIAL DIASPORAN FESTIVAL/FAMILY REUNION in GHANA
Your Invitation
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PANAFEST 2001 in GHANA: Program ~ Registration ~ Travel Details
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Find Full Details Below:
A] Dates of Festival: July 27 - August 3, 2001
B] Deadline to register for PANAFEST is April 30
C] To register online, go to:
http://www.ghaclad.org/registration1.htm
DISCOUNTED ROUND TRIP FARES
D] Detailed travel information is at:
http://www.ghaclad.org/travel.htm
E] Deadline to indicate extension of stay in Ghana/Africa
is March 30
FIND DAILY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS BELOW
QUESTIONS ~ PROBLEMS
Direct your questions to:
Dr. Osei Darkwa
gha...@ghaclad.org
dar...@uic.edu
and,
Honourable Kojo Yankah
kya...@africaonline.com.gh
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FUTURE UPDATES
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STAY UPDATED ON PANAFEST by joining the
GhaCLAD List - send your request to
GhaCLAD-discus...@egroups.com
and reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives
moments later.
Or, visit: http://www.ghaclad.org/discussion.htm
C O N F E R E N C E: Upcoming IT Symposium
Join the GhaCLAD List and help with
planning and organizing the upcoming
3rd International Conference on Computer
Literacy, Distance Education & Health/Medicine
in Africa [Aided by Info Technology]
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Stay tuned to: http://www.ghaclad.org
for CALL for abstracts, papers, organizers, volunteers.
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ACADEMIC CREDIT
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Student participants in PANAFEST are encouraged to arrange
it with their campuses to earn ACADEMIC CREDIT for their
experience. From 7 to 12 units is recommended.
Arrange with your faculty advisor or a faculty member
that you know to write a paper, after returning, on a topic
of interest to you. This can often be arranged under
Experiential Education, Independent Study/Research,
Field Study/Research, etc.
FINANCIAL AID/FUNDRAISING: For ideas on finding/raising the
funds to participate, read the discussion at the bottom of:
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html [African Photos]
Browse the African Photo Gallery - find 100's of photos & links
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P A N A F E S T - 2 0 0 1
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PANAFEST 2001
July 27 - August 3, 2001
Ghana, West Africa
- Theme: "The Re-emergence of African Civilisation,
Re-uniting the African Family and Bridging
the Gap through Information Technology"
- PANAFEST brings together Africans and
peoples of African descent to solidify/celebrate
our cultural & historical linkages
FRIENDS and SUPPORTERS of AFRICA are WELCOME !!
Mr. Kojo Yankah, Ashanti Regional Minister and Chairman
of the Panafest Board of Trustees, notes that Panafest is
the largest Pan African festival in the world. The
Panafest board expects 10,000 Africans and people of
African descent from over 50 countries to attend PANAFEST.
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Co-Sponsor: GhaCLAD
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Ghana Computer Literacy & Distance Education [GhaCLAD]
http://www.ghaclad.org/panafest/index.htm
http://www.ghaclad.org
CHIEF CONTACTS
Dr. Osei Darkwa
President - GhaCLAD
Email:
gha...@ghaclad.org
dar...@tigger.cc.uic.edu
Honourable Kojo Yankah
kya...@africaonline.com.gh
General PANAFEST information is at:
http://www.ghaclad.org/panafest/index.htm
Detailed travel information is at:
http://www.ghaclad.org/travel.htm
The above page has information about cost
and other details.
To register online, go to:
http://www.ghaclad.org/registration1.htm
For detailed travel conditions, visit:
http://www.ghaclad.org/travel_conditions.htm
Info on previous PANAFEST '99
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/PANAFEST'99/index2.html
http://www.panafest.com
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AIMS, OBJECTIVES, HISTORY
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http://www.africaonline.com.gh/PANAFEST'99/panframe.htm
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Programme Highlights :
July 27 - Elmina, Ghana
- Grand Trade Fair
- Visual Arts Exhibition
- Akwaaba Night
July 27 - Cape Coast, Ghana
- Efua Sutherland Children's Camp (July 27 thru Aug 2)
July 28
- Grand Opening
- Durbar of Chiefs & Queenmothers
July 29 - Elmina, Ghana
- African Naming Ceremony
- Brenu Beach Party
- Labadi Beach Party
July 30 - Cape Coast, Ghana
- Pan African Youth Congress (University of Cape Coast)
July 30 - Cape Coast, Ghana
- Trade & Investment Formal Meetings
July 31 - Cape Coast, Ghana
- Emancipation Day Vigil (Cape Coast Castle)
August 1 - Cape Coast, Ghana
- Emancipation Day Durbar (Assin Manso)
- Gospel Rock Show
August 2 - Cape Coast, Ghana
- Awards Night for African Heroes & Heroines
- CLOSING Ceremony
August 3 - Accra, Ghana
- International Musical Concert
Evening Programmes
* Drama, Theatre, Musical Performances
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RESERVE YOUR PLACE
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For reservations, in the United States, contact:
GhaCLAD
P. O. Box 6749
Chicago IL, 60680-6749
Email gha...@ghaclad.org
telephone: (312) 777-4006 x 1798
PANAFEST events are scheduled for Accra, Kumasi,
Cape Coast, and Elimina.
The group will depart from JFK and BWI on
July 19 (JFK), July 25 (BWI), and July 26 (JFK).
The return date will be August 4 (JFK) and August 5
(BWI).
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EXTENDING YOUR STAY
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Delegates will be able to extend their stay after
official PANAFEST activities are concluded at their
own discretion. Delegates exercising their options
must indicate their intent at the time of registration
but not later than March 30, 2001. Registration for
the PANAFEST shall conclude by April 30, 2001.
The official air carrier for the PANAFEST event is
Ghana Airways. Ghana Airways will provide a
discounted rate for International Delegates
traveling from North America [New York and
Washington D.C. to Ghana].
Full package Round Trip Discounted Airfare - until
April 30, 2001 is US$1800.00. Delegates opting
for air travel only will pay $950.00 per
person + $60.95 tax . This discount offer
is valid on GH sector only: NYC/BWI-ACC-NYC/BWI.
After April 30, 2001, this rate will no longer be
available. Purchased tickets are valid for 45 days,
from date of departure. Each passenger is entitled
to two (2) pieces of luggage. Each piece must be
equal to or less than 32kg [70Ibs]. Any additional piece
of 32kg attracts an additional charge of: $110.00
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EXTRA TOURS AVAILABLE
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Note: PANAFEST delegates may select from several
Pre- & Post event Tours which are scheduled on
July 20-August 10, 2001. Be sure to schedule
your stay in Ghana to take advantage of the tourist
events.
Reservations can be made via: Visa, MasterCard,
Cashiers Check or Money Order. Please be
prepared to provide GhaCLAD with your Departure
Date and Mailing Address. Your tickets will be
mailed to you.
Make allowances in your Travel Budget to pay
for local tours in Ghana, both BEFORE & AFTER
the PANAFEST event. Be sure to extend your
hotel & airline reservations, if you want to
stay in Ghana, before and/or after the conference
to participate in the scheduled tours.
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PAYMENT OF ALL FEES
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Payment of all registration fees for:
Air/Hotel Reservations & Transportation should be
made payable to GhaCLAD. The mailing address is:
GhaCLAD
P. O. Box 6749
Chicago IL 60680-6749
USA
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Travel Requirements ~ VISA TO GHANA
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You will need a visa (if you are a non-Ghanaian
passport holder). To apply for the visa, you
need a visa application form. There is also a fee
to be paid to get your visa processed. Kindly
inform us immediately, if you need a visa
application form. If you live in the United States,
then forward the completed form to:
Embassy of Ghana-Consular Section
3512 International Drive, NW
Washington D.C. 20008
(202) 686-4520
You may also forward your visa application
to the Ghana Consulate in New York.
Indicate on your visa application form that
you are a member of the
GhaCLAD PANAFEST group to Ghana.
SHORT TRAVELER's GUIDE/FACT SHEET on GHANA:
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/PANAFEST'99/panframe.htm
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MULTIPLE SUMMER EVENTS IN GHANA
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Voluntary Workcamps Association of GHANA [VOLU]
Doing Volunteer Work While in GHANA: All Ages Welcome
Some of you may wish to combine activities in Ghana:
participating in PANAFEST and also joining in one
of VOLU's voluntary workcamp projects.
VOLU Volunteers will hail from many African countries;
they will come to join with their Ghanaian brothers and
sisters in the work that needs to be done.
Applying Made Easy
Visit the new VOLU site at:
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http://www.volu.org (voluntary projects in Ghana)
Also,
http://www.bigfoot.com/~VolunteerProjects
http://www.comports.com/AfricaVolunteers
Please help with a Human Rights case; visit:
http://www.poboxes.com/Justice [Photos; Prison Address]
http://x74.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=716141694
http://hometown.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html
African Photo Gallery
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Browse 100's of African photos linked at:
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html
W E L C O M E !!
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Ghana-PANAFEST-F...@egroups.com
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