World Partnership Walk

Take steps with us in Ottawa
When: Sunday, June 2, 2013
Where: Major's Hill Park

Walk Day Schedule:

9:00 a.m. – Registration Begins
10:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
11:45 a.m. – Start of Walk
1:00 p.m. - Post Walk: Lunch, Entertainment and Displays

Getting involved with the World Partnership Walk is easy:

Create or join a team and multiply the reach of your fundraising efforts
Register as an individual and raise funds to support the Walk
Make a donation – of which 100% goes to supporting AKFC programs in Asia and Africa
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Why should you get involved?

100% of the funds raised will go towards supporting Aga Khan Foundation Canada international development projects – not one cent is spent on administration. Read more about Your Dollars at Work and learn how your support is having an impact in the fight against global poverty!

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Walk Day Entertainment

	Walk Day MC - Lucy van Oldenbarneveld Lucy van Oldenbarneveld anchor’s CBC’s 90 minute local television news program *CBC News Ottawa* starting at 5 p.m. on weekdays. Her work with CBC has seen her reporting on major stories across the country. She has reported on a number of significant Canadian events, and is involved with providing journalism training in different parts of Africa - most recently in Abuja, Nigeria. Before coming to Ottawa, Lucy was the host/reporter of the afternoon radio show at CBC Whitehorse.
	Hunsdeep Rangar Mr. Rangar has been a pioneer in the Indo-Canadian Community. Starting off as a teenage entrepreneur, he sought to fulfill a niche and founded Divine Entertainment. Through the past decade, Mr. Rangar organized, hosted and managed a multitude of Business and Cultural events that fostered the creation of a visual landscape for the community in Eastern Ontario. Between 2000 and 2005, Mr. Rangar emerged as a leader focussed to promote the South Asian presence in Eastern Ontario. He started to compile a database of email addresses from attendees, who were regularly informed of upcoming Socio-Cultural Events of interest, through a weekly e-newsletter. As the cultural landscape of Eastern Ontario began to change, a new Multicultural media outlet, CHIN Radio entered the market. Mr. Rangar was instrumental in ensuring that the visibility of the South Asian Community would be a priority for the new station. He created the banner known as Mirch Masala Radio, which encompasses Music, Interviews, Community Events and Topics of Special Interest as part of the Drive Home Show (5-7 PM) on 97.9 FM.
	Farahri Toronto based, International pop sensation Farahri is quickly gaining attention as one of the most sought after singers and performers, for her catchy songs and electrifying stage presence. A ferocious musical talent, Farahri blends her own unique style of Pop along with the best of Dance, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae/Dancehall and Hindi Pop. Her distinctive and avant-garde personal style have won her honors such as one of ANOKHI magazine’s Most Sexy and Successful People of 2010 and a spot to perform on America’s Next Top Model Live in Toronto, May 2012. She has also been appointed the official ambassador for Toronto Youth Day and continues to endorse the AMA SWISS Diamond Watch Company. 2011 proved to be a turning point in Farahri's career as this accomplished Canadian songstress successfully navigated her way onto the U.S. Pop/Dance radio charts with her smashing hit single, "Shake Your Body”. In 2010 Farahri was chosen to set the tone for the night and open the prestigious 4th Annual ANOKHI Gala and Award Show where she also won “Most Promising Artist / Musician of 2010″ award. Having performed all over the world in countries such as Canada, the United States, Mexico, Austria and Jamaica, Farahri continues to expand her international stardom. She has also shared the stage with some of the industry's most celebrated superstars including, Usher, Chris Brown, Jeremih, Shaggy, Howie D. of the Backstreet Boys, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Gyptian and Massari.
	DJ JUAKALI - Resident DJ DJ JuaKali has been spinning at corporate events, private parties, clubs, weddings and social events for the past 20 years. His unique background has enabled him to understand and cater his mixes to diverse cultural backgrounds. Spinning Urban, R&B, Reggae, Bollywood, Bhangra, and Arabic Grooves (to name a few) has kept DJ JuaKali in high demand by energizing crowds all over Canada. www.djjuakali.com
	Ottawa Afro-Fusion Band Ottawa "Afro-Fusion" Band is a 13 piece Ottawa based band that plays Fela's old repertoire. The band originated from "Fela Night" an annual celebration organize by Jesse Matthews at the Mercury lounge, to celebrate the music and legacy of the late pioneer of Afrobeat music, human rights activist, and political maverick, Fela Kuti. The music was premiered on Broadway from 2008 - 2009, and won a Tony Award in 2010. Afrobeat is a complex fusion of Jazz, West African High Life, Funk (especially the music of James Brown), psychedelic rock, and traditional West African chants and rhythms.