Founder Deborah McCracken-Nangereke kicked off our celebrations by speaking about the incredible milestone of our 20th anniversary. From the beginning TOBFC has been guided by the African proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. TOBFC has proven the truth of that proverb through its growth, resilience and impact. Our two-decade journey has been shared by many and demonstrates what can be accomplished when people unite around a shared vision.

Deborah spoke about how empowerment is central to TOBFC programming and the importance of providing the tools and opportunities for people to lead lives of dignity and purpose. She then played a film she created in Tanzania showing the amazing programs and lives that have been transformed.

The party continued until midnight with great food, professional photobooth pictures with a choice of fun Tanzanian backgrounds, visits to our 3D virtual reality tour of TOBFC programs, one-of-a-kind purchases at the African market and silent auction, and lucky winners of wonderful raffle prize packages.

Thanks to the support of our Gold Entertainment Sponsor BPA Financial Group, we hired a live band to enhance the celebration. Everyone had a blast dancing to the energetic tunes of the amazing band Switchbeat.

TOBFC’s 20th anniversary gala was a huge success because we were joined by so many people that have shared in our journey. Thank you for helping us to create the last 20 years of impact and for launching us into the next 20 years. We know we will go far, because we will go together!