AFRICA STORIES LIVE!
Matter Headquarters located at 7005 Oxford St, St Louis Park, MN 55426
MATTER partners, Blessing Munyenyiwa from Zimbabwe and former NBA All-Star Gorgui Dieng from Senegal, will be on hand to share stories of hope and impact as we highlight key projects in their countries.
EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse, Chief of Financial Strategy & Africa Projects, spends part of the year with his family in Zimbabwe. You can see what they are doing in the online event.
This will be an unforgettable evening as we celebrate together the life-changing projects that are improving communities across Africa. We’re excited to have two of our most dedicated partners on hand to share the evening with us. Blessing Munyenyiwa from Zimbabwe and former NBA All-Star Gorgui Dieng from Senegal will inspire us as they open their hearts and share their stories.
But wait, there’s more! In addition to Blessing and Gorgui, we’ll also feature these exciting projects in Senegal and Zimbabwe!
 | Kébémer Hospital
The Gorgui Dieng Foundation, in partnership with MATTER, The Roger & Nancy McCabe Foundation, and JNBA Financial Advisors is building a state-of-the-art hospital in Gorgui’s hometown of Kébémer. This desperately needed facility will serve 20,000 people with a primary focus on maternal and pediatric care. |
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 | MATTER Career Readiness Institute (MCRI)
Sponsored by Jamf and Mains’l Services, Inc, this revolutionary academy trains graduates of the MATTER Innovation Hub for remote tech jobs with U.S. or international companies. |
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 | Shamwari Lending Association
Established in collaboration with Tradition Capital Bank and MATTER, the Shamwari Lending Association offers its members small loans to start or expand their businesses in Zimbabwe. |
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 | Samkele Park
This park and community center in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, will provide a central, safe public space for all, encouraging integration of the communities of Victoria Falls though shared experience and activity. |
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