Finaza Foundation Hosts First Annual Fundraiser for Children of Sierra Leone

Beverly Hills, CA, March 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Finaza Foundation hosted its first annual fundraiser Sunday at Nirvana in Beverly Hills. Several civic leaders and celebrities gathered in support of the organization including cast members of the hit Broadway show FELA!, Duain Richmond, Aimee Wodobode, Paulette Ivory, and Danny Soto, as well as singer Claudia Alexander, actor J. August Richards, and many more. Founded in 2009, the Finaza Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of children in the impoverished region of Kono, Sierra Leone.

Richmond, a native of Sierra Leone, spoke about his homeland and sang a heartfelt selection for the audience entitled, “Sweet Salone.” Finaza Foundation President Adisa Septuri honored the Cowan Avenue Elementary School and teacher Ms. Gaines-Jones for the amazing donation of 25 new computers to help start the first computer lab in a Finaza-sponsored primary school in Kono. Additionally, the fundraiser received generous contributions, including more than $1,000 in soccer gear alone.

The Finaza Foundation provides annual academic scholarships for children who could otherwise find themselves working year-round in the region's diamond mines. To date, over 300 students have received scholarships. Finaza encourages continued support from individuals, groups, and organizations. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.FinazaFoundation.org.