Creating Community & Connecting Cultures
"It's rewarding to watch your money change the world!"
A 501c3 not for profit organization
23
Aug
Events
Drum Circle Jam
2
Nov
Annual Benkadi Benefit
Saturday, November 2, 2024 (doors open at 6pm)
Raising funds for Motherland Rhythm Community’s work in Guinea, West Africa (since 2002) meal will be provided
No Cost - Donations Accepted (there will be a silent auction)
Held at Byron Colby Barn, Prairie Crossing Charter School
1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, IL, 60030
Information (medusadrums.com or 847-306-8688.)
- Water Purification for Families
- Agricultural Development
- Expanding Educational Opportunities
- Female Empowerment/Economic Stabilitity projects
News
10/12/2016 - Daily Herald
"Highland Middle School Students Fundraise to Improve Drinking Water in West Africa"
The Benkadi Project builds bioSand water filters to clean water in one of the poorest countries in the world. The school raised $10,000. Click here for the article.
6/12/2014 - WBEZ
"WORLD VIEW: Global Activism"
Chicago drummers use music to serve Guineans. Click here for the recording.