RE: American University of Kinshasa's Medical School in the Congo(formerly Zaire), Africa, Needs Your Best Advice for Fundraising, Support and Referrals. I'm the President of the American University of Kinshasa. The American University of Kinshasa, a private university, has rapidly grown in four years to its present enrollment of over 800 students served by 44 faculty. Most popular majors include accredited programs in Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, and Humanities. The focus of this University is on: contributing to Africa's economic and social change, education and health care of women and men; promoting awareness of exchange opportunities between Africa and United States for the benefit of people on both sides; training Africans in American-style education, thus preparing them to work harmoniously with international business practices. In order to gain support for the university critical resources and wide priorities, including gifts-in-kind of labs, medical equipment for the university teaching hospital as well as money to create a biomedical center+medicinal plants research. I need your best advice. Does anyone have concrete suggestions regarding any of the following aspects: Contact information, networking capabilities, sponsorships, volunteerism, fund-raisers or public relations? The American University of Kinshasa provides Americans and the International Community opportunities for study-abroad programs, faculty exchange, cultural or educational visits in the Central Africa region, professional internships and corporate relationships. We welcome ideas, suggestions, leads,and sponsors to help bring this initiative to speedy and greater success. I would apologize in advance for those who might receive this message more than once, as I might post equivalent messages to relevant lists. For more information, please contact me at: American University of Kinshasa Foundation Harvard-EUMC 1555 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138; Tel: (617)354-3743 E-mail: [log in to unmask]; Web site: http://www.auk-congo.edu Thanks in advance for your interest. Dimandja Kasongo, President Ameican University of Kinshasa [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com