October 6, 2023

 

Come and experience… 

The music. The dance. The food. The fun.

For one night only, step into West Africa without leaving the Valley!

Attend virtually or in-person

 

Attend in-person

6 to 9 p.m.

Engelmann Cellars (Fresno, CA)

6 pm | Mixer & Wine Tasting

7 pm| Dinner & Entertainment

8:30 pm | Live Auction

Information about sponsorship opportunties

Attend virtually

7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

(Pacific Time)

Watch online to enjoy live music, participate in the online auction, and view the presentation. Free to attend virtually, though a suggested donation of $50 is appreciated. 

Join guests from around the world for a night unlike any other!

Sip & Savor

Enjoy local favorites during the mixing hour including Engelmann Cellars wine. 

Feast

Enjoy an authentic West African buffet featuring grilled chicken and spicy soup.

Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic experience of West African culture including a drum performance.

Shop

Buy hand-crafted jewelry, art and paintings from Guinea-Bissau.

Bid

Bid on a wide range of silent auction items and participate in an exciting live auction.

Invest

100% of proceeds go toward equipping young women and men in Guinea-Bissau with life-changing job skills! 

Language students in the new classroom at the Bissau campus

 

They are Ready. Give them the opportunity.

In a nearly-forgotten corner of West Africa called Guinea-Bissau, two out of every three people survive on less than $2 each day. Yet, the young people who call this country home are ready to work for a better future. All they need is the opportunity.

WAVS vocational schools in Guinea-Bissau train more than 300 students each year in courses including welding, computer basics, and foreign languages — equipping them with skills that translate into jobs.

More than 75% of recent graduates have either started working or are continuing to study. These graduates are now able to use their skills to provide for themselves and their families — for a lifetime.

Join us on October 6 at Dine & Discover West Africa 2023 to help create a world where everyone has the opportunity to work for a brighter future — no matter who they are or where they live.

Not able to attend, but still want to make a difference?

Donate Now

Thank you to our

EVENT SPONSORS

Electric Motor Shop

Thank you to our

EVENT PARTNERS

Interested in sponsoring Dine & Discover West Africa 2023 through an in-kind donation? We’d love to partner with you. Contact us today.

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