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Working on clean water + sanitation programs in rural communities across Africa with a focus on women, education, health and sustainability.

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FACE Africa
5 years
FACE Africa challenged @MichelleKhare to live off 5 gallons of water for an entire day (the approx amount of water many women have to live off in communities w/o access to #cleanwater ). Watch to see if she met the challenge! . #5GallonChallenge
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🙅🏿‍♀️ Now more then ever we must work together and look after each other 🙅🏿‍♂️ #WakandaForever As #BlackPanther crushes it at the box office with unity themes we also stand together. Help us solve the water crisis at the #WASHGala on 3/31. ➡️
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FACE Africa
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On #WorldWaterDay , #FaceAfrica is pleased to announce a new expansion to bring water projects to Nigeria. #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
8 years
Want to attend a fantastic #charityball @TheMezzNYC ? Click on the image below for details! #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
8 years
Did you know that 120 million #African children under the age of 5 die from water-related illnesses? #WASHGala #WaterIsLife
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@FaceAfrica is honored to have #TONYAward nominated actress, @SayconSembloh ,as this year's host! #WASHGala
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#FaceAfricaFactoid Did you know that 40 billion hours of work are lost annually collecting water on the continent? #WASHGala #WaterIsLife
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8 years
How cute is this 📸 of @youngparis and @itssmissjessica from the SOLD OUT #WASHGala ? 📷: @ExploringEurila #BlackLove
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FACE Africa
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This year's #WASHGala was filled w/powerful speeches. @DebolaLagos , WASH Gala co-chair reminded the African diaspora to remember their home countries and return to build it.
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FACE Africa
8 years
Congratulations to our CEO @sarankjones who has been named 2nd of the 10 powerful women shaping Africa! Read more:
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FACE Africa
8 years
Meet Makho. Makho was recently honored as one of @OkayAfrica 's 100 Women. Find her at the #WASHGala ! 💦Donate here ➡️
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FACE Africa
8 years
Join us for an evening dedicated to raising funds for #cleanwater projects in #subsaharan Africa. #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
6 years
The #WASHGala After-Party keeps getting better! We’re bringing you the sounds of @DJ_TUNEZ so you know the night is one you can’t afford to miss! Head on over to 151 East 50th St from 10:30-3:30 am! Come dressed to impress in your cocktail or African attire. See you there!
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FACE Africa
9 years
300+ guests. $165k! raised to at this year's #WASHGala ! Thx 2 everyone who helped make the evening a huge success!
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FACE Africa
8 years
CONGRATULATIONS @sarankjones , on being named one of @TIME Magazine’s Next Generation Future Leaders of 2016!
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FACE Africa
8 years
#FaceAfricaFaces Meet Eurila, a fun, full-time photographer, serving Brooklyn and beyond. Join her at the #washgala
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FACE Africa
8 years
The SOLD OUT #WASHGala raised over 100k! These funds will bring #cleanwater to nearly 5k people. Want to help? ➡️
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FACE Africa
8 years
#CharityBallAndChill We've been working hard to host an awesome event on 03/25. Bring a date and support! #WASHGala
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The #WASHGala is now SOLD OUT. Didn't get a ticket? Catch the after GALA party! Ticket sales open Monday.
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FACE Africa
8 years
#FaceAfricaFactoid Did you know that 55% of schools in #subsaharan Africa have no access to a functional water supply? #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
8 years
Last year, @jidenna and @tytryone supported the #WASHGala . On 03/25, it's back. LAST DAY for DISCOUNTED tickets ➡️
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FACE Africa
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Join us for the after GALA party! Powered by @diageo_news 2-hour open 🥂, tapas-style bites and 🎧 by @djkkess . Tix ➡️
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FACE Africa
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grateful to @MichelleKhare for using her platform and reach to shed light on a pressing global issue like #cleanwater !
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@MichelleKhare This immense and absolute legend using her time and platform, for helping and empowering people to do better. You are the reason, I try to improve myself. Thank you x
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FACE Africa
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Congrats to @faceafrica Founder & CEO selected as a 2017 @TEDFellow ! #Liberia #FACEAfrica #TEDFellow2017
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FACE Africa
8 years
Thank you for attending the #WASHGala and, congrats on your album release, @YoungParis )!
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FACE Africa
8 years
We are less than 24 hours away from the 8th Annual #WASHGala @TheMezzNYC ! #FBF to last year's gala! #CleanWater4All
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FACE Africa
8 years
#Cheers2TheWeekend We're using the weekend to make sure the #WASHGala is superb. Have you bought your ticket?
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FACE Africa
8 years
Safe drinking water. The most important step to end community illness + poverty. Want to help? Join us #WASHGala Tix
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FACE Africa
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#TBT to the #WASHGala ! We were so thrilled to have @makhondlovu and @SimoneMissick present. 📸: @ExploringEurila
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FACE Africa
7 years
Imagine spending 60% of your day walking to fetch water. For many of us this seems absurd, but for women in Sub-Saharan Africa this daily obstacle is their reality JOIN US and @IamDemiGrace to help us change this at the WASH Gala event on 3/31 TIX ➡️
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Recognize any faces from last year's #WASHGala ? Join us and bring some new faces with you! #WaterIsLife
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FACE Africa
7 years
We are so happy to announce that @AminaJMohammed has accepted to be our honorary chair and will be attending the #WASHGala !
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FACE Africa
7 years
Thanks to your incredible support the 9th Annual SOLD OUT Wash Gala raised nearly 110k from ticket sales, sponsorships and donations. 📷: @TheOluwaseye 💦 Want to help us do more? To donate, click this link -->
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FACE Africa
8 years
Meet Kwad. He's our #WASHGala after-party maestro. Meet him on the dance floor! Tickets? ➡️
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FACE Africa
6 years
We're honored to present and welcome our keynote speaker for the 2019 #WASHGala ... @Target 's Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer & VP of Human Resources, Caroline A. Wanga! ( @wangawoman )
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FACE Africa
8 years
Aug 19 is #WorldHumanitarianDay . We want a world where every child has access to #cleanwater #ShareHumanity #WHD
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FACE Africa
6 years
Have you heard the news? This year, our Voice of Change Award goes to none other than Marketing Executive, Bozoma Saint John! ( @badassboz ) Help us welcome her...and we hope to see you at the #WASHGala ! 7 days to go...the countdown continues. 💦
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FACE Africa
6 years
This year’s #WASHGala Honoree is none other than soccer legend, @TIME ’s 100 Most Influential People of 2010, and Founder & CEO of The Foundation Didier Drogba, @didierdrogba , himself! 👏🏾
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FACE Africa
8 years
Meet Olu, also known as the Humble Prince. He's known for his HUGE presence on the 🎤! Find him at the #WASHGala !
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FACE Africa
8 years
We are a month away from the #WASHGala . Can you spot the @TheDanjuma ? Get ready for your selfie! Tickets: 👉
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FACE Africa
8 years
Access to #cleanwater means happier, healthier communities like our #WASH project in Williamtown #Liberia . #waterconnectsus #faceafrica
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FACE Africa
8 years
A Night Filled With Stars - 8th Annual #WashGala - Thank You @lividmagazine !
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FACE Africa
6 years
The night doesn’t stop with the #WASHGala . Right after is the After Party of 2019! From 10:30 - 3:30 am we’re ending the night at @empiresteakNY ! (151 East 50th St) where we have a special guest performance by Efya! @EFYA_Nokturnal Come help us end the night with a bang! 💥
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FACE Africa
7 years
Did you know that the lack of toilet at schools is a major culprit in low attendance and high dropouts among girls. Our #WASH Project at the Hope Mission School in #Liberia (which includes handpump, latrines & hand washing stations) ensures increased female school attendance.
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FACE Africa
8 years
Meet Alice. Alice was last spotted in #Lagos to help spearhead the launch of #FaceAfrica in Nigeria, a BIG success!
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FACE Africa
6 years
To our Founder and CEO, Saran Kaba Jones ( @sarankjones ) your grace and leadership are unmatched. Thank you, and congratulations on TEN YEARS! A job more than well done. See you all next year on Saturday, March 28th.
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FACE Africa
8 years
Meet Lola. This jetsetting fashionista is also a #math whiz. 🌍 Learn more about her travels at the #WASHGala ! 💦💧
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FACE Africa
8 years
#FaceAfrica Host Committee members are everywhere! Here are Ade, Bette and Ayme listening to the Mayor and First Lady of NYC speak for #BHM .
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FACE Africa
7 years
WASH Gala #TBT is of our dynamic Host Committee member, @makhondlovu interviewing Roc Nation’s @YoungParis ! We are grateful and honored for all of the talented guests who attended last Saturday! Want to help us do more? Click the link 📷 @solwazi_olusola
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FACE Africa
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Our #cleanwater project in this #Rivercess community means girls more time walking to school & less time walking to fetch water. #faceafrica
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FACE Africa
5 years
Access to safe water & sanitation at home changes everything. According to the UN, for every year a girl stays in school, her income can increase by 15-25%, which is our work at @faceafrica is centered around schools & empowering girls through access to water and sanitation. 💦🚰
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FACE Africa
8 years
Want to win a ticket to the #WASHGala ? 💦Follow @FaceAfrica 💦RT the photo 💦 Fill the blank: Water is __ & Tag a friend. Winner announced 3/09
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FACE Africa
8 years
FACE Africa participating at the @unfoundation @WHSummit event on May 23rd. Join the conversation! #ShareHumanity
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FACE Africa
8 years
To date, FACE Africa has completed 50 community WASH projects directly benefiting 25,000+ people in rural Liberia.
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FACE Africa
7 years
The @faceafrica team has been busy the past few weeks! Here’s #WASHGala Host Committee member @bettemen when she visited Gbolazah Town to help install & distribute water filters. Join the #WASHGala . CLICK THE LINK to get 1 of the few tickets left 👉🏾
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FACE Africa
8 years
These ladies definitely got in #formation for last year's #WASHGala . Only a few tickets left! Join us ➡️
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FACE Africa
6 years
The after party will be EPIC.🔥 Join us on 3/23 🎟 GET TIX by clicking the link in the @faceafrica bio 🎥: themreport on IG.
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FACE Africa
7 years
@Raptors Fans! #MasaiUjiri President of the team and Founder of @GiantsOfAfrica will be honored at our #WASHGala for his contributions to youth development on the African continent through sports. Who will he bring with him? Join us to find out 👉
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FACE Africa
8 years
. @faceafrica participated in the @unfoundation #WHS event on May 23rd where our CEO spoke about local response
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FACE Africa
11 years
happy Valentines Day from FACE Africa! give love. give hope. give water. give LIFE! http://t.co/Bbt99ZDvcr #WASHGala http://t.co/0n5AuznKwK
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FACE Africa
7 years
Want to help us change the world? Today is #GivingTuesday ! We have a matching grant partnership with @TheLastWell for up to $132,500 to reach every person in Rivercess, Liberia with life-giving water. Every dollar you give will be matched! CLICK ➡️
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FACE Africa
6 years
You thought we were finished with #WASHGala After-Party announcements? Nope! We have even more sounds coming from DJ AQ ( @DJAQNYC ) & you know she won’t disappoint. Meet us at 151 East 50th St, and come ready to shake it well into the night in your cocktail or African attire!
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FACE Africa
6 years
The #WASHGala grossed $230,000 from sponsorships, gala ticket sales, donations, & pledges..made possible by you, & we don’t take it lightly. It takes a village, & you are a part of ours. We can’t wait to do it again next year. Save the Date: March 21st, 2020! 📸: Solwazi Olusola
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FACE Africa
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"It's time for water.” says UN-Water Chair, Michel Jarraud, at opening of Africa Water Week in #Dakar #Senegal http://t.co/K2KUghItzt
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FACE Africa
8 years
FACE Africa is proud to attend and support @vossfoundation #WomenHelpingWomen luncheon honoring Nawal M. Nour.
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FACE Africa
8 years
#MCM Recognize any of these #dapper gents? Join us on 03/25 to spot even more fashionable gents! Tickets ➡️
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FACE Africa
8 years
exciting news - @FACEAfrica is expanding to Nigeria! Join us in #Lagos Feb. 26 @ The Wheatbaker for our launch event!
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FACE Africa
8 years
Did you know that 40 billion hours of work are lost annually collecting water on the continent? #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
8 years
We were proud to partner w/ @vossfoundation on a #WASH proj in Williamtown #Liberia where women can now pursue new economic opportunities.
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FACE Africa
7 years
Women play a key role in sustainable solutions to the clean water crisis. Empowering women helps communities reach their full health, economic and educational benefits. Help us empower more women and join us on 3/31 at the #WASHGala . RSVP at: 👉🏾
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FACE Africa
9 years
According to @ApplauseAfrica , the glamour levels at the 2017 #WASHGala "were fleeking out of control. We agree!
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FACE Africa
6 years
According to @un_water , more than 340,000 children under five die annually from diarrhoeal diseases due to poor sanitation, poor hygiene, or unsafe drinking water – that is almost 1000 per day. We’re working to change this, one community at a time. photo: @ernestrandriarimalala
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FACE Africa
8 years
#FBF #WASHGala2015 Gown 1 (Refer to poll in previous tweet)!
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FACE Africa
7 years
We're just TEN DAYS AWAY from the Ninth Annual #WASHGala —don't miss out!! Help us support future water projects, and join us in celebrating all that we've achieved so far, on 3/31 at The Current @chelseapiersnyc ! CLICK THE LINK for tickets ➡️ 🎟️
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FACE Africa
8 years
Thank you @IamDemiGrace 😍!
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Stream BLACKCURRANT 🍇🍇
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Had an amazing time at the @faceafrica 8th Annual WASH gala. Thank you for all that you're doing to restore clean water ❤️
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FACE Africa
10 years
We are looking for a Special Projects Intern to join our dynamic team! If interested, email: contact @faceafrica .org. http://t.co/DpWCI4q5Gf
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FACE Africa
6 years
A huge thank you to the incredible Bozoma Saint John ( @badassboz ) for joining us and being a true voice of change.
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FACE Africa
8 years
Do you have the #dance moves for the #WASHGala after GALA party? Tickets ➡️ cc: @wizkidayo 🎶
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FACE Africa
9 years
Huge congrats to our CEO Saran Kaba Jones for being named one of 20 Young African Influencers in the Diaspora....
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FACE Africa
8 years
@lolajbanjo , @makhondlovu and @bettemen are making 🌊 for clean #water . Make a splash with them at the #WASHGala !💧
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FACE Africa
5 years
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Michelle Khare
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I am in awe. In less than 12 hours we've raised over $11,000 to help build a well for clean water and sanitation in Liberia with @faceafrica ! Let's keep this momentum going!!!
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FACE Africa
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#FBF Check out how dapper last year's committee was dressed! Want to meet this year's committee? Join us ➡️ #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
6 years
The importance of education cannot be neglected by any nation. & in today’s world, the role of education has become even more vital & absolute necessity 4 economic & social devt of any nation.- Manu Goel Advocate for clean water at the #WASHGala on 3/23.
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FACE Africa
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The #WASHGala is less than three weeks away! Have you bought your ticket yet? Tickets ➡️
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FACE Africa
8 years
Supporting our friends at Child Liberty today for the launch of #UNIFORM #MadeInLiberia #MadeInAfrica
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FACE Africa
8 years
Our very own @TheDanjuma is on the red carpet. #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
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#FaceAfricaFashion We enjoyed all of the fabulously coordinated ensembles at the #WASHGala ! 💧💦📸: @ExploringEurila
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FACE Africa
9 years
Voss Water @vosswater has been a proud supporter of the @faceafrica #WASHGala for the last 7…
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FACE Africa
10 years
Because we are already responding. Because it takes all of us. Because it is our responsibility. #UnitedAgainstEbola #AfricaResponds
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FACE Africa
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@bettemen thank you! @ExploringEurila is an amazing member of the #faceafrica team
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FACE Africa
8 years
On behalf of these young girls,who can now get their education & pursue their dreams, we say #ThankYou ! #FACEAfrica
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FACE Africa
9 years
let us harness the potential of young entrepreneurs in Africa to drive development agenda. -Saran @YALINetwork #entrepAfrica #FailingFWD
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FACE Africa
7 years
TODAY ONLY, 10am-Midnight EST: If you buy a regular admission 🎟, you get a chance to win a FREE 🎟for your +1!➡️
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FACE Africa
8 years
#FaceAfricaFactoidDid you know that 350 million people in #subsaharan Africa lack access to safe drinking water? #WASHGala
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FACE Africa
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Thank you, @GreenEmpower , for recognizing our fearless leader and CEO, @sarankjones , on #InternationalWomensDay ! #CleanWater4All #WASHGala
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Green Empowerment
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@sarankjones founded @faceafrica in 2009 & has since built over 50 #WASH programs reaching 25,000 people in rural Liberia #BeBoldForChange
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FACE Africa
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💧Safe drinking #water is the most important step to lifting communities out of the cycles of illness and poverty. 💦
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FACE Africa
9 years
Just 2 days to go! The FACE Africa #WASHGala this year takes place on the heels of World Water Day, (March 22nd)...
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