GivePower and BAMP, both nonprofits formed in the San Francisco Bay Area and have collaborated on impactful projects since 2018. Our efforts have successfully combined art and solar power in Standing Rock, North Dakota, benefiting the remote community of Cannonball to this day.

Now, our two organizations have partnered up again for an upcoming trip to Kenya, emphasizing the significance of diverse and inclusive solar installations in Africa. Let's explore this inspiring journey!

The Problem:

These Solar Trek opportunities are only available to privileged participant with access to generous donors. The experience of giving back is skewed to donor intentions. Financial barriers exclude youth and other marginalized groups to give back in equal ways. The impact cannot be fully appreciated until the benefit of giving back and cultural awareness can be fully realized by all.

Limited African American participation in US corporate treks to Africa is a concerning one. It highlights the need for increased diversity within the philanthropic sector and corporate initiatives. Addressing these disparities requires greater awareness, inclusivity, and efforts to provide equal opportunities.

Solution:

GivePower is working with Bay Area Mural Program to create a partnership program that identifies and sponsors talented low-income African American artists for participation in corporate treks. This program will provide financial support for travel expenses and accommodations. Travelers as well as the Kenyan school participants will share and contribute to a rich life changing experience.

This year, we are planning a cultural exchange that will take a group of talented young artists to Kenya. This trip is not just about painting murals; it’s a profound journey of connection and personal growth. The artists will engage with local Kenyan communities, learning about their culture and sharing their own experiences through collaborative mural projects. Furthermore, they will participate in a vital solar water project, bringing sustainable solutions to the areas we visit.

Thanks to the generous contributions of supporters like you, we have already raised 75% of our funding goal. However, we still need to secure the remaining 25% to cover all necessary expenses and ensure that our artists have the resources they need to succeed. Your support can help provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience to these artists and bring to life murals that will beautify communities and spark ongoing cultural exchange.

Donations up to $100

• Recognition: Name listed on the campaign’s thank-you page on our website and in our newsletter.

• Updates: Regular email updates with photos and stories from the project.

Donations $100 to $500

• Event Invitations: Exclusive invitations to local exhibitions showcasing photos from the trip.

• Personalized Thank You: Personalized thank you card signed by the artists.

• Photo Print: High-quality photo print of a mural created during the Kenya project.

Donations $500 to $1,000

• Video Thank You: Personalized thank you video from the artists and participants.

• VIP Event Access: VIP access to special events and gala nights hosted by our organization.

Donations $1000- $5,000

• Named Sponsor: Opportunity to be named as an official sponsor on all promotional materials.

• Private Viewing: Invitation to a private viewing of the photo exhibition of the murals.

• Featured Photo Print: A framed, high-quality photo print of a signature mural from the project.

Bay Area Mural Program Inc. (BAMP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Oakland, California. All donations are tax-deductible.