The YAO-ZA! launch event on Saturday, May 21st was a great night filled with a local art show, live music, silent auction, crafts from Opportunity’s Rwandan clients, dinner, drinks and more! Nearly 250 of Denver’s passionate, socially-minded young professionals and entrepreneurs gathered at the Colorado Arts Center (CACI) to celebrate the launch and learn more about YAO’s microfinance bank-building project in Tanzania.
Event details:
- Live music from Mile Markers, Dream Shakes, and MC Subcon & DJ C-NICE
- Meet international visitor Daniel Ryumugabe, Transformational Impact Manager at Opportunity Rwanda
- Items for sale from Trading for Treasures made by Opportunity’s Rwandan women clients
- Art show featuring local artists
More on Sam Scrofani, one of our featured local artists:
Originally from Chicago, photographer Sam Scrofani has visited 80 cities in 17 countries and has lived in New York, Colorado, Italy and on a cruise ship. He brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the world that enables his unique perspective. His business is tailored for incentive and luxury travel clients, and he is passionate about fulfilling NGO and other charitable photography needs. To learn more visit samscrofani.comPhotos and details from the event »
More photos on YAO – Denver’s Facebook page »
All photos by Emily Elizabeth Photography (emilyelizabethphoto.com)
