Everything Under The Sun: UR4Africa Is On The Move

Monday, July 27, 2015

UR4Africa Is On The Move

Campaign to send four youth from Lagos to Parsons Academy.

Back in January, I posted an ARTICLE about UR4AFRICA; its founder Olubusola "Shola"Ajayi, and the work that the group does with the young people of Nigeria. Well, it's time for another visit to the work that the group does.

Recently, UR4Africa received a wonderful opportunity to send four youth and a local Nigerian artist all the way to NYC's PARSON'S PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMY. Because these young students do live in Lagos, they are participating in the two-week intensive course. It's a great opportunity, not only for the five attendees from Nigeria, but also for the other young people from the US, who will be attending. Not only will the group be learning about graphic design techniques, but the extra addition for this summer's session is the cultural exchange that will be a natural part of this year's session.

However, there has been a big glitch in the plans. Shola informed me that, although they had believed the air transportation was already arranged, those leads have fallen through. So, the immediate need is for flights to NYC and back home. The hope is that someone sees how much is to be gained and the tremendous opportunity for these young people and helps get this small group into the air and on the way to NYC.

In addition, if you are interested in making a contribution to this amazing trip and learning experience, time is of the essence. There is a CROWDWISE CAMPAIGN to raise funds so that all the participants can attend without worrying about expenses. Just click on the highlighted hyperlink in this paragraph and you are on the way to participating in this special learning session for some deserving young people.

One of the ways graphic design is used to provide important public messages.

By the way, when arrangements can be completed, if you happen to be in the NYC area near Parson's Academy, say, "Hello," to this group of young people who will be so far from their homes. In all probability, they will be sharing their new knowledge with a larger group of youth and artists, who will be waiting for them back home, and they'll be taking your welcome back home with them, too.