Okey helps children in Nigeria get off the streets and into school
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BIZAA children share their hopes and dreams for a better future
Stolen Lives, produced by photojournalist Bre McGee gives the viewer a glimpse into the lives of Nigerians. You’ll also get to hear from the BIZAA children about their hopes and dreams for the future. A Special Thank You to BreMcGee.com SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave... Read More
Delta SkyBonus & Amazon Smile Donate to BIZAA!
Delta SkyBonus Donates to BIZAA! Everybody Wins! For each mile flown on Delta: BIZAA earns credits for each mile flown on Delta. Individuals also continue to earn their regular SkyMiles frequent flier miles, so there is no negative impact on the individual! BIZAA can redeem earned credits to purchase tickets... Read More
BIZAA Bulletin Newsletter is Here!
Read what BIZAA has been up to in our latest newsletter! bizaa-newsletter_nov2016
New Child Sponsor Brochure Gives You More Options to Change the World
History has taught us that the future and safety of our world is NOT guaranteed without the education of its youngest citizens. This is why we invite you to join our mission of providing education, technical training and job placement to stop child labor and child trafficking in Africa one... Read More
Watch The Documentary The Boy They Called Bizarre Here!
Donate to help support African children rescued from child labor, child trafficking, and domestic servitude. Thank you for your support! About The Boy They Called Bizarre: As an African teenager, Biza (Okey Anyanwu) cared for child laborers on the streets of Nigeria while heading to school every day. Giving away... Read More
2018 Bargains and Beyond Rummage Sale Fundraiser
Join us at the Bargains and Beyond Rummage Sale for BIZAA. More than 220 volunteers contribute over 2,010 hours for the preparation and execution of this huge annual sale. Bargains and Beyond Fundraiser June 14, 15, 16 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Brooklyn Park, MN Drop off donations starting April... Read More
Schedule a Documentary Screening for Your School, Business or Organization
Contact Okey@bizaa.org to schedule a complimentary screening of the BIZAA documentary “The Boy They Called Bizarre” at your school, business or organization. About The Boy They Called Bizarre: As an African teenager, Biza (Okey Anyanwu) cared for child laborers on the streets of Nigeria while heading to school every day. Giving away... Read More
GET GALA TICKETS: 2017 BIZAA Founder’s Gala!
Thank you to our sponsors: Join us at the 2017 BIZAA Founder’s Gala on Friday, November 3, 2017. Doors open with a cash bar at 3:30 pm for the photo exhibit, Stolen Lives: The Lost Futures of Nigeria’s Trafficked Youth by photojournalist Bre McGee. Bre joined us during... Read More
BIZAA Founder’s Gala 2016! Reserve your tickets on Eventbrite
Thank You to Our Sponsors: THE HALBUR FAMILY THE CRIMMINS FAMILY The 2016 BIZAA Founder’s Gala will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Golden Valley Country Club in Golden Valley, Minnesota. A cocktail reception and silent auction kicks-off the event at 5:30 p.m. This year’s Founder’s Gala... Read More