South Sudan has been ridden with civil war for the past 40 years and only recently hope for peace has emerged. Bullets that lie on the ground have been transformed into bracelets, worn for life, as a reminder of the war and struggle as well as the hope for peace. Treana Peake, Founder of the Obakki Foundation and Creative Director of Obakki, is seen above getting her very own bracelet as a symbol of her commitment to peace.
You too can help create peace. With only a few days left in our Rainmaker Auction on eBay and items closing today and throughout the weekend, it’s your last chance to get your hands on some incredible items. One of the best known rock photographers in the world, Richard E. Aaron was on-stage and backstage documenting the Classic Rock decades as it unfolded around some of the most important events in music history. Aaron captures musical icons Tom Petty, Keith Richards and Bruce Springsteen- in black & white, framed and available on our eBay Rainmaker Auction.
All the proceeds go to our water projects in Sudan. Read our other posts about how water creates peace.
We’re looking for a Fit Model to represent the Obakki Woman and assist our design team at our Vancouver Head Office. If you live in Vancouver, have a flexible schedule and meet the criteria below, come visit us on November 16th for an open casting call.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 16th [ 2-4 pm ]
WHERE: Obakki Head Office / #201-135 W. 7th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
WHAT: Female / Size 4 / Height approx. 5’7″ *ONLY standard size 4 models will be considered.
NOTE: Please do not wear a skirt, dress or any loose fitting clothing to the casting. This is a paid opportunity.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Everyday illegal weapons contribute to the deaths of many in South Sudan as tensions and turmoil rise over scarce resources and fractured hopes. As the dry season continues and water sources become even more of a rarity the stress that exists between the tribes will escalate. The UN and the Government of South Sudan have relayed with confidence that the Obakki Foundation’s commitment to clean water is exactly what is needed to start weaving the people together and initiate the pursuit of peace. With peace comes development and the chance of a new life.
Taylor Swift is a stand for peace in Sudan. She’s donated a beautiful AUTOGRAPHED acoustic guitar, case included, to our Rainmaker Auction, hosted on eBay Giving Works, alongside many of her famous friends such as Carrie Underwood & Kenny Chesney, Colbie Callait and more. We’ve already started drilling well #1. Help us get to 200.
Check back daily for featured items and an inside look at our water project in Sudan on our Obakki Foundation blog.
Today is the official launch date of our Obakki Foundation Rainmaker Auction on eBay, going live at 4PM PST. 100% of the proceeds go to our clean water project: drilling wells for South Sudan. Learn more about the cause here. Of course we’re kicking it off with a bang and what could be bigger than the Queen B herself, Beyonce.
Beyonce has been gracious enough to sign and donate a full sized framed poster of her new album cover “4″. In the United States, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 310,000 copies in its first week. It also became a number-one chart hit in several other countries. With singles like “Run the World (Girls)” and “Best Thing I Never Had” it is obvious that Beyonce never really left and is bigger and better than ever.
What’s to come today? Here’s just a little taste of what we’ve got in store for you:
Katy Perry
Tenacious D
Anne Rice
Keith Urban
Ke$ha
And more…
New items will be posted everyday throughout the auction, so check back often. Keep updated with daily features and hot items right here on our Obakki Foundation blog.
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