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Events
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Upcoming and Past Events
RSVP ClosedAug 05, 2022, 5:00 PM – Aug 07, 2022, 5:00 PMNorwalk, 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211, USAJoin us for the 2022 Midwest Conference Cup Soccer Tournament at the McAninch Sports Complex in Norwalk, Iowa. The theme for this year's event is Celebrating the Spirit of Ubuntu in Central Iowa. Ubuntu is an African word that translates to "I am because We are".
RSVP ClosedAug 05, 2022, 5:00 PM – Aug 07, 2022, 5:00 PMNorwalk, 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211, USAJoin us for the 2022 Midwest Conference Cup Soccer Tournament at the McAninch Sports Complex in Norwalk, Iowa. The theme for this year's event is Celebrating the Spirit of Ubuntu in Central Iowa. Ubuntu is an African word that translates to "I am because We are".
RSVP ClosedAug 05, 2022, 5:00 PM – Aug 07, 2022, 5:00 PMNorwalk, 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211, USAJoin us for the 2022 Midwest Conference Cup Soccer Tournament at the McAninch Sports Complex in Norwalk, Iowa. The theme for this year's event is Celebrating the Spirit of Ubuntu in Central Iowa. Ubuntu is an African word that translates to "I am because We are".
Feb 26, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMHope + Elim Building, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USAJoin us on Saturday, February 26th from 5pm to 8pm for African Night, a fun community night to learn from our youth about the history and culture of different parts of the African diaspora. African food and drinks will be available for attendees.
Feb 21, 2022, 5:30 PM – Feb 26, 2022, 8:00 PMGenesis Youth Foundation Center, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USAThe Ubuntu Leadership Academy Training is a week-long training workshop for middle and high school students to be leaders and peer mentors within their community.
Jan 28, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMGenesis Youth Foundation Center, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USAJoin us for the Ubuntu Parents Workshop an informational round table discussion for parents, community members and leaders.
Dec 11, 2021, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMHope + Elim Building, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USAThe Giving Table Food Giveaway will feature culturally appropriate food that is familiar to African refugee and immigrant families, although anyone in central Iowa experiencing food insecurity is welcome to receive food, while supplies last.
Dec 04, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGenesis Youth Foundation Center, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USAJoin Genesis Youth Foundation in celebrating our youth on and off the field and in the classroom. We will honor their academic achievements and soccer skills.
RSVP ClosedOct 02, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMWest Des Moines, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USAThis year’s I Am Africa fundraiser on October 2nd will be an exciting evening for all ages filled with storytelling from Genesis kids and parents who are eager to share their stories of creating a home in Iowa.
Aug 14, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMGenesis Youth Foundation Center, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USAJoin Genesis Youth Foundation for an African Parent Information Day at the new GYF center located at the Hope + Elim Building.
RSVP ClosedJul 30, 2021, 5:30 PM – Jul 31, 2021, 12:00 PMTower Park, 4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USACome show your talents for a spot of on our fall soccer teams!
RSVP ClosedJul 23, 2021, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDTAcademic EnrichmentJoin our online at-home tutoring program to assist under-served refugee and immigrant youth Program start date: September 3rd Program End date: December 20th Program time: 5pm – 8pm
RSVP ClosedFeb 13, 2021, 6:00 PMZoomCook along with Tricia Gabriel to make a romantic African fish dinner with your partner. Recipe, ingredients and Zoom link included in this ticket purchase.- RSVP ClosedFeb 13, 2021, 6:00 PMZoomCook along with Tricia Gabriel to make a romantic African fish dinner with your partner. Recipe and Zoom link included in this ticket purchase. Make sure you pick up the ingredients at your grocery store of choice before the event.
Sep 26, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMOnline EventCome experience Africa...in Iowa--virtually!
RSVP ClosedJun 26, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMOnline Event via ZoomJoin Tricia Gabriel, Ruth Mwangangi, and Heather Brady to learn how to cook a West African favorite: Jollof Rice. Option 1 includes prepped ingredients for Jollof Rice for a family of four.- RSVP ClosedJun 26, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMOnline Event via ZoomJoin Tricia Gabriel, Ruth Mwangangi, and Heather Brady to learn how to cook a West African favorite: Jollof Rice. Option 2 includes a step-by-step recipe and ingredient list so you can do your own shopping ahead of time.
RSVP ClosedMar 28, 2020, 2:00 PM – Mar 29, 2020, 6:00 PMValley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USAJoin us for our soccer invitational as we usher in a year of growth and achievements
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