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In an effort to give back to the source from where much of our music comes, Kutandara Center sponsors fundraising efforts throughout the year to assist rural villages in Africa. Each year we raise funds through performances and donations for this purpose. The Shona village of Mazhambe in central Zimbabwe and the Bambara village of Foutka Zambougou in southern Mali are two of our adopted villages. Close personal relationships have been formed with villagers in both communities along with an equal exchange of knowledge and wisdom. Money raised for Mazhambe is donated to the Boulder Rugare Peace Project, a local non-profit organization working to assist villagers in crisis situations by providing food and medical supplies, as well as long-term improvements decided upon by village elders. Money raised for Foutka Zambougou is donated to the Mali Assistance Project, a local non-profit organization working to assist villagers in building a sustainable infrastructure.
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