"Facilitating a globally beneficial African Renaissance"
“…It is our light, not our
darkness that most
frightens us. We ask
ourselves, Who am I to
be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not
to be? You are a child of
God. Your playing small
does not serve the world.
There is nothing
enlightened about
shrinking so that other
people won't feel
insecure around you. We
are all meant to shine, as
children do. We were
born to make manifest
the glory of God that is
within us. It's not just in
some of us; it's in
everyone. And as we let
our own light shine, we
unconsciously give other
people permission to do
the same. As we are
liberated from our own
fear, our presence
automatically liberates
others.”
darkness that most
frightens us. We ask
ourselves, Who am I to
be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not
to be? You are a child of
God. Your playing small
does not serve the world.
There is nothing
enlightened about
shrinking so that other
people won't feel
insecure around you. We
are all meant to shine, as
children do. We were
born to make manifest
the glory of God that is
within us. It's not just in
some of us; it's in
everyone. And as we let
our own light shine, we
unconsciously give other
people permission to do
the same. As we are
liberated from our own
fear, our presence
automatically liberates
others.”
| ARA’s African Renaissance Creed by Marianne Williamson |
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African Renaissance
Ambassador
Ambassador
| Watch A-RA intro video with theme song by YA Squad |
- October 2011: A-RA celebrates 5 Years of transformative work. Join
the Celebration!
- Microfinance: A-RA's Help Africans Help Africa Microfinance, a
sustainable high impact approach for transforming lives in Africa, One
family at a time
- October 2011: A-RA launches three new projects to serve Africans in
Diaspora and non-Africans planning to travel to Africa
- July 2010: A micro-loan from over 4000 miles away in Tennessee, USA
brings great joy to a handicap-group in Africa
What is new?
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ARA
Welcome to the African Renaissance Ambassador Corporation (ARA Corp)
website. We invite you to explore our site in order to know who we are,
what we do, and why we do it.
website. We invite you to explore our site in order to know who we are,
what we do, and why we do it.
2012 is here and the ARA Corp Team is excited about our plans
prospects for this year. We look forward to greater interaction with
everyday ARAs all over the world like you who have made a commitment
to excel in their personal efforts wherever they are. Share your efforts,
stories, questions, and answers with us on the ARA facebook page.
We are poised for a year of meaningful impact through our board approved
projects for this year. Among these are:
Micro Loan Program (MLP) II featuring groups led by women who have
exhibited their dedication and discipline by successfully repaying their
loans as part of MLP I. In addition loans will be awarded to new round of
level I entrepreneurs.
ARA Clubs will be launched during the 2012/2013 academic year. These
clubs will facilitate the development of mentorship, public speaking skills
through debates; volunteerism and community service; expression of
cultural diversity; and identification of talent. Students are encouraged to
exhibit leadership skills as they initiate, govern, and report on their
activities each year in order to maintain their status as registered ARA
Clubs. Contact us for more information about starting an ARA Club at
your school.
Citizen Funded Research an innovative approach to funding relevant
research in African countries will issue a call for funding proposals during
2012. Applicants will not only present a project, but will also convey its
relevance and potential benefits in terms that can be appreciated by those
outside a traditional scientific audience.
We invite you to join us in facilitating a globally beneficial African
Renaissance. Make, modify, or renew your ARA commitment to be
intentional about excelling in your personal efforts wherever you are today.
By doing so you encourage like-minded people all over the globe by
reminding them that one person can make a difference. Provide us with
your current contact information so we can support your efforts.
With Best Wishes for 2012
Lydia Asana
Co-founder and CEO
African Renaissance Ambassador Corporation
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prospects for this year. We look forward to greater interaction with
everyday ARAs all over the world like you who have made a commitment
to excel in their personal efforts wherever they are. Share your efforts,
stories, questions, and answers with us on the ARA facebook page.
We are poised for a year of meaningful impact through our board approved
projects for this year. Among these are:
Micro Loan Program (MLP) II featuring groups led by women who have
exhibited their dedication and discipline by successfully repaying their
loans as part of MLP I. In addition loans will be awarded to new round of
level I entrepreneurs.
ARA Clubs will be launched during the 2012/2013 academic year. These
clubs will facilitate the development of mentorship, public speaking skills
through debates; volunteerism and community service; expression of
cultural diversity; and identification of talent. Students are encouraged to
exhibit leadership skills as they initiate, govern, and report on their
activities each year in order to maintain their status as registered ARA
Clubs. Contact us for more information about starting an ARA Club at
your school.
Citizen Funded Research an innovative approach to funding relevant
research in African countries will issue a call for funding proposals during
2012. Applicants will not only present a project, but will also convey its
relevance and potential benefits in terms that can be appreciated by those
outside a traditional scientific audience.
We invite you to join us in facilitating a globally beneficial African
Renaissance. Make, modify, or renew your ARA commitment to be
intentional about excelling in your personal efforts wherever you are today.
By doing so you encourage like-minded people all over the globe by
reminding them that one person can make a difference. Provide us with
your current contact information so we can support your efforts.
With Best Wishes for 2012
Lydia Asana
Co-founder and CEO
African Renaissance Ambassador Corporation
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