DIGNITY - Photo Auction and Benefit

"Today, poor people the world over are seeking opportunity and choice to have a greater dignity in their lives - and they want to do it themselves, even if they need a little help. Today we have the tools and technologies to bring real opportunities to people all across the world." 

~ Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO, Acumen Fund

 

 

DIGNITY - Photo Auction and Benefit

 

August 7, 2010, 6-10pm, Gallery 16, 501 Third Street, San Francisco

 

Tickets: http://bit.ly/DignitySF

 

Questions: SFforAcumen@gmail.com; Twitter: @AcumenSF

 

This Saturday, August 7 from 6-10pm, SF for Acumen and Nuru Project present DIGNITY – a one night photography auction and exhibition benefiting Acumen Fund. Photographs for auction by renowned photographers, including Susan Meiselas (Magnum), Ami Vitale (National Geographic), and Palani Mohan (Reportage by Getty Images). Also showcasing a special exhibition of photographs by Acumen Fund Fellows. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and music provided. Cocktail attire requested. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/DignitySF

 

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Acumen Fund’s investments focus on delivering affordable, critical good and services – like health, water, housing and energy – through innovative, market-oriented approaches  

 

Nuru Project leverages photography for social change in the developing world through its photography benefit auctions. Photographs are donated by participating artists, which enables Nuru to distribution 100% of auction proceeds to partnership organizations and charities.