Ngatha International http://ngathainternational.org National Global Association for Thrift and Humanitarian Aid Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:43:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Little Ms. Ngatha Pageant & Fundraiser http://ngathainternational.org/little-ms-ngatha-pageant-fundraiser/ http://ngathainternational.org/little-ms-ngatha-pageant-fundraiser/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:27:47 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=233

Little Ms. Ngatha Pageant & Fundraiser

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/little-ms-ngatha-pageant-fundraiser/feed/ 1 In Memory of Wangari Maathai http://ngathainternational.org/in-memory-of-wangari-maathai/ http://ngathainternational.org/in-memory-of-wangari-maathai/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:56:25 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=79 Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I remember, with nostalgia, Prof. Wangari Maathai’s visit to St Cloud State University in January 2007.  I was honored to introduce her to the audience in one of the record-breaking attended event in the history of SCSU.  In my short speech, I stated how honored we were as a university to have had with us that night, “ a thinker, a scholar, a professional, a scientist, an international activist, a fighter, a feminist, and a world leader.  The tree hugger, the tree woman, the beacon of light, the voice of courage, the voice of dissent as well as the voice of inspiration and hope, the green warrior.    Today, as we mourn Professor Wangari Maathai, we also know that her spririt lives on in the hearts and minds of those she profoundly touched.   

May she Rest In Peace, “Koma Thayu”

 Mumbi Mwangi

Ethnic and Women’s Studies SCSU

President/CEO NGATHA International

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/in-memory-of-wangari-maathai/feed/ 0 Ngatha Emergency Food Fund http://ngathainternational.org/ngatha-emergency-food-fund/ http://ngathainternational.org/ngatha-emergency-food-fund/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:54:13 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=73

Much of Kenya, including the Central Highlands, is recovering from several consecutive years of a severe drought/famine cycle due to lack of rainfall, crop failure and livestock losses caused by under-production and starvation. Ngatha International Childrens Homestead & Learning Center is struggling to feed & sustain its orphans and students. Costs for food & supplies have increased nearly 130%. The local government has enforced water rationing and has banned any irrigation along Pesi river (which flows thru the Ngatha property).

100% of all donations to Ngatha’s Emergency Food Relief Fund will go directly to the Children’s Homestead & Learning Center, in Ngamini Village.

Thank you for your prayers and generosity.

A generous man will prosper;
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:24-25

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/ngatha-emergency-food-fund/feed/ 0 NGATHA FOUNDER INVITED TO THE WHITE HOUSE http://ngathainternational.org/ngatha-founder-invited-to-the-white-house/ http://ngathainternational.org/ngatha-founder-invited-to-the-white-house/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:55:28 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=76 Dr. Mumbi Mwangi, Professor in Women’s Studies, at St Cloud State University, and President/CEO of NGATHA International, has been invited to attend “The White House Community Leaders Briefing Series”, on August 19th 2011. The invitation has been extended to her by the White House Office of Public Engagement. The Community Leaders’ Briefing is comprised of two parts. In addition to the White House session, participants will have an opportunity to visit an agency Headquarters to engage in a more specific issue-based briefing. Dr. Mwangi’s expertise as a policy consultant is based on her training as a Policy Fellow in the Policy Fellows Program at the Humphrey School of Public Policy, University of Minnesota.

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/ngatha-founder-invited-to-the-white-house/feed/ 0 Wanted: Enthusiastic People…With A Vision For Africa! http://ngathainternational.org/wanted-enthusiastic-people-with-a-vision-for-africa/ http://ngathainternational.org/wanted-enthusiastic-people-with-a-vision-for-africa/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:57:56 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=82 Join us for an informational meeting regarding Ngatha International’s Chad Boeckers Memorial Fund Campaign: “TEARS OF DISPAIR INTO TEARS OF HOPE” CAMPAIGN.
Meet Ngatha International’s Founder, Dr. Mumbi Mwangi, along with Ralph & Jan Boeckers, who will share their story of how a terrible loss and their tears of despair have turned into tears of hope and healing for themselves, their family, friends, Ngatha’s orphans and the community members in and around Ngamini Village, Kenya.
Please come and learn about our efforts to build a much needed medical center in the rural highlands of Kenya. CentraCare Clinics have generously donated medical equipment and supplies. Perhaps YOU can help build it in 2012!
Where: St. John’s University Alumni Lounge – Quad 1
Date: Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Time: 6:15pm

Ngatha International is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization registered in the State of MN.
Ngatha International is a registered N.G.O. in Kenya, Africa.

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/wanted-enthusiastic-people-with-a-vision-for-africa/feed/ 0 2010 Holiday Open House on Nov. 13th! http://ngathainternational.org/hello-world/ http://ngathainternational.org/hello-world/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:39:49 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=1 TIS THE SEASON FOR GLAD TIDINGS, GATHERING WITH LOVED ONES AND HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE FIND SPIRIT IN THE SEASON, AS WELL.

Come enjoy live music and Warren’s super-fantastic brisket & wings
while perusing the lovely jewelry creations of Njeri Clement & Sam Arnold.

SHOP WITH A PURPOSE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER, 13TH – 2010
AMERICAN LEGION
located at 17 – 2nd Avenue N
WAITE PARK, MN
5:00PM – 9:00PM

For more information, contact Sam Arnold at:
hiswordmysong@yahoo.com -or-
320-266-7377

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/hello-world/feed/ 0 Taco-In-A-Bag at Rockville Rockfest http://ngathainternational.org/taco-in-a-bag-at-rockville-rockfest/ http://ngathainternational.org/taco-in-a-bag-at-rockville-rockfest/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:24:08 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=228 IF YOU EAT – HE CAN TOO!
WE’RE SERVING TACO-IN-A-BAG
Saturday, July 10 . . . 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

ROCKVILLE ROCKFEST
WWW.ROCKVILLEROCKFEST.COM
ROCKVILLE, MN

LOOK FOR US IN THE FOOD COURT UNDER BANNERS FOR:
WARREN’s FAMOUS BBQ and
PSALM100 Music Ministries

100% of the profits will go to our Food Crisis Fund
Ngatha International Childrens Homestead & Learning Center,
Ngamini Village, Kenya

We give special thanks and gratitude to
Psalm 100 Ministries & Warren’s BBQ & Custom Catering
for their hearts, generosity & kind offer to share their booth.

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/taco-in-a-bag-at-rockville-rockfest/feed/ 0 Holiday Open House Nov. 21st http://ngathainternational.org/holiday-open-house-nov-21st/ http://ngathainternational.org/holiday-open-house-nov-21st/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:31:37 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=243 Shop for a great cause by attending

NGATHA International’s Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Featuring handcrafted jewelry by Njeri Clement and Sam Scales-Arnold.

Location:
Community Room
North Village Apartments
3201 14th Street
St. Cloud, MN

In addition to beautiful locally handcrafted jewelry, you can enjoy “finger-food” featuring award winning wings by Warren’s BBQ available all day!!!

Also enjoy live, acoustic music by Sam Scales and friends every hour in 30 minute sets!

for more information about Sam Scales & friends and her music, visit www.samscales.com

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/holiday-open-house-nov-21st/feed/ 0 Ngamini Swing Success http://ngathainternational.org/ngamini-swing-success/ http://ngathainternational.org/ngamini-swing-success/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:30:11 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=237 The first fundraiser on behalf of the Chad Boeckers Memorial/NGATHA Ngamini Medical Center was well attended and most certainly enjoyed by all.

The event began with a one hour swing dance lesson. During the rest of the evening, whether sitting, standing, or twirling around the floor, attendees grooved to the polished sounds of Jazz.Combo, which showcased lots of wonderful local talent.

Jan Boeckers shared her story of a family’s deep loss and a path to healing. NGATHA International founder, Mumbi Mwangi also reflected to the group, her arrival to the United States, experiencing her first snowstorm and the creation of NGATHA International, borne of the deep calling she felt to do her part in helping to restore hope and dignity to Africa’s women and children.

Jewelry designers, Njeri Clement and Sam Scales-Arnold set up picture perfect displays of their wares. Board members, Beth Lewis and TJ Parsons were in attendance to represent NGATHA International and meet some of the passionate people behind the Chad Boeckers Memorial/NGATHA Ngamini Medical Center Project, including, but not limited to, Josie Mattson, Sam Scales-Arnold, Ralph and Jan Boeckers and some of their children. The Ngamini Swing model couple were also there, looking as lovely on the dance floor as they did in the Ngamini Swing poster!

Thank you to all who attended, volunteers and planners of the event, which raised $2817.00!!!

]]> http://ngathainternational.org/ngamini-swing-success/feed/ 0 Mamrelund Sunday School, Pennock, MN http://ngathainternational.org/mamrelund-sunday-school-pennock-mn/ http://ngathainternational.org/mamrelund-sunday-school-pennock-mn/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:30:43 +0000 ngatha http://ngathainternational.org/?p=240 Tammi Joy Parsons spent the morning of November 8th with many bright and thoughtful Sunday School children and teachers at Mamrelund Luther Church in Pennock, MN. Earlier in the year, the children raised $250.00 on behalf of the Ngatha International Childrens Homestead & Learning Cente, which will be used for the purchase of chickens at the homestead.

Parsons met with the children and told them about NGATHA and her experiences with the orphans when she visits the program in Kenya. They students were able to see lots of photographs and ask questions, such as what the orphans do for electricity? . . . do they have candles? . . . what does goat meat taste like? .. . . what happened to the children’s parents? . . . what do they sleep on for a bed?

Mamrelund Lutheran Sunday School has chosen NGATHA again to raise funds, this time for goats.

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