Who is the Community Alliance Network??

CAN came to life in 2009 when we visited a Western Province of Kenya. We experienced first-hand the impact of a devastating drought in Kenya; a situation that is only likely to worsen. During our travels we had the opportunity to meet some exemplary and visionary community leaders - Joyce Oneko, Betty Lubanga and Benter Odhiambo - founders of Mama na Dada, ICODEI and Kanyala Little Stars Academy. They have achieved incredible feats with very limited resources. It is no exaggeration to say their impact on the communities in which they live have been life altering.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Silent Auction: Let the bidding begin!!

For those of you who do not live in the New York City area you can bid for one of Edward Orato's pieces online. I am posting 5 of Edwards pieces below, and you can post your bid in a response to this post, or send your bid directly to me. All of the paintings that will be featured in the Rooftop Bid and Booze for Kenya are below, each with a corresponding minimum bid price and size dimensions. My e-mail address is: kassidyhannah@gmail.com. At the end of the auction, July 20th, 2010 you will be contacted by e-mail, and informed if your bid won the piece.

1.)

Kisumu Shore
7 inches x 7 inches
Starting Bid: $30.00

2.)

Woman
7 inches x 7 inches
Starting Bid: $30.00

3.)

Women Drumming
15 inches x 23 inches
Starting Bid: $87.00

4.)

At the Market
14 inches x 20 inches
Starting Bid: $87.00

5.)

Jamaa (Family)
28 inches x 36 inches
Starting Bid: $126.00

Monday, May 3, 2010

Rooftop Bid and Booze for Kenya



The Community Alliance Network is hosting a silent auction featuring independent artist Edward Orato. He is a visual artist in painting and mixed media. Edward is based out of Kisumu and his work has been featured in several exhibitions in both Europe and Kenya. The silent auction will feature 5 of his pieces, each with a minimum bid price. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Community Alliance Network Charity in further support of the Grassroots Organizations they support in Kenya. To learn more about the current projects of CAN, or its mission and vision visit our website at www.theworldcan.org.