Palms Solutions, the African Diaspora Local and Global Initiatives, in collaboration with the Office of Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs and the African Community Leaders, has hosted its second Annual “Philadelphia African Cup Of Nations for Peace (PACONP) 2014, a tribute to Nelson Mandela. The event has registered teams from 12 countries across the African continent, representing more than 16,000 immigrants in the city of Philadelphia. This cultural event was part of the National Welcoming Week celebrated in Philadelphia and across the country to promote an “open, friendly, and hospitable environment for immigrants and people of all backgrounds”
This year’s emphasis is to raise funds for Doctors without borders in support of the Ebola Emergency Response in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. We are still accepting contributions through Paypal at palmssolutions.org/donate/ or by sending a check to Palms Solutions 3701 Chestnut Street, 6Fl WCI, Philadelphia Pa, 19104. As a 501c3 Nonprofit organization every monetary contributions made to Palms Solutions.is tax deductible. Please be part of the effort, buying few gloves and gowns could take doctors and patients far in the fight against the deadly disease.
Special Thanks to: The African Communities & Leaders; The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs, The Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Affairs; Allstate, Philadelphia Park and Recreation, UNAGP, Donors, and all volunteers and advisors.
CONGRATULATIONS TO LIBERIA, OUR WINNING TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Philadelphia African Cup of Nations for Peace (PACONP 2014) Thumbs up for our first tournament rich in colors, warmth, and enjoyed by over 600 fans, with 16 African Nations represented. Our guests were Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Mr. Stanley Straugther, Chairman of the Mayor’s commission on African and Caribbean affairs, and Dr. Widyono, former United Nations Secretary General’s Representative in Cambodia, and currently advisor to the U.N on Peace Resolution, as well as professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut.
