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“A Year of Purpose: 2025 Highlights from Africa to the U.S.”

Dear Friends and Supporters, It’s been quite a year! We realized it’s been since 2024 that we last shared a newsletter, and we apologize for our silence. Our work in 2025 has been abundant and deeply rewarding, and we’re excited to share the highlights with you. This year, our Purpose Global Village team reconnected with our partners in Sierra Leone and supported 40 girls in York and Tokeh Village. Through generous contributions, we provided school supplies, clothing, and other essential items to children and families in need. With the current economic challenges in Sierra Leone, many parents and guardians are unable to fund their children’s education, so our organization stepped in—covering full tuition for some and ensuring others received basic learning materials. Our dedicated team leader, Mr. Theophilus Torwah, continues to guide our Sierra Leone initiative with compassion and purpose. Having experienced loss and hardship himself as an orphan of the Sierra Leonean War, Theophilus understands the importance of education and opportunity. His commitment to helping children—especially young girls—is inspiring. In 2026, we look forward to expanding this effort to support boys as well.

Mr. Theophilus Torwah

Our travels this year also took us to Ghana and The Gambia, where we collaborated with local artisans to create one-of-a-kind African handmade products. These partnerships continue to celebrate craftsmanship, culture, and community. In the U.S., 2025 was a vibrant year of events and connections. We were delighted to participate in the Colorado Black Arts Festival (July 11–13) and the Winter Park Jazz Festival (July 19–20), where we showcased our handcrafted African goods. Both festivals gave us the chance to reconnect with old friends and meet many new supporters.

Bolgatanga Ghana

Tokeh Village

 In September, we returned to the Monterey Jazz Festival—three unforgettable days (September 26–28) of music, culture, and community. Each year, Monterey feels like home, and we are always grateful for the continuous support. Most recently, on October 11–12, Purpose Global Village joined the Thrive Women’s Conference in Rochester, MN, for the first time. We were touched by the warm welcome and inspired by the women who visited our booth and shared their stories.

Monterey Jazz Festival 2025

Thrive Women’s Conference 2025

 As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to our upcoming events in November and December and to finishing the year with gratitude and purpose. Thank you for walking this journey with us, for believing in our mission, and for helping us make an impact across communities in Africa and beyond.With appreciation,

The Purpose Global Village Team

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Happy New Year from Purpose Global Village!

Welcome to 2024 and a fresh year filled with new opportunities to touch the lives of children in need! As we look back on 2023, our hearts brim with gratitude for the incredible achievements we made together.

Last year, we expanded partnerships: We built powerful alliances across the US and abroad, strengthening our support network for children in need.

Nurtured a village: In Nyariga, Ghana, we provided vital food to the community and made necessary repairs to the local school, ensuring our students have a safe and inspiring space to learn.

We crafted a sweet success: Our beautiful Bolgatanga woven baskets found a welcoming home at Tobin James Winery in Paso Robles, CA! This exciting partnership brings a touch of Ghanaian artistry to wine lovers in the Golden State.

Happy New Year from Purpose Global Village!

Welcome to 2024 and a fresh year filled with new opportunities to touch the lives of children in need! As we look back on 2023, our hearts brim with gratitude for the incredible achievements we made together.

Last year, we expanded partnerships: We built powerful alliances across the US and abroad, strengthening our support network for children in need.

Nurtured a village: In Nyariga, Ghana, we provided vital food to the community and made necessary repairs to the local school, ensuring our students have a safe and inspiring space to learn.

Crafted a sweet success: Our beautiful Bolgatanga woven baskets found a welcoming home at Tobin James Winery in Paso Robles, CA! This exciting partnership brings a touch of Ghanaian artistry to wine lovers in the Golden State.

Harmonized for a cause: Dallas, Texas, vibrating with Jeff The Great’s smooth sounds and the delectable creations of Chef Caylon Allen at our incredible fundraising event. Chef Allen, a culinary superstar and Food Network champion, generously lent his talents to support our mission.

Your unwavering support fueled these triumphs, and we enter 2024 with an even stronger resolve. We have ambitious goals: to provide more school supplies, clothing, and food to underserved children worldwide. We believe every child deserves the chance to shine, and with your help, we can make that dream a reality.

Stay tuned for exciting updates throughout the year as we embark on new journeys to nurture, empower, and uplift children in need. Together, we can make a difference, one smile at a time. One village at a time!”

Thank you for being a part of the Purpose Global Village family!

Here’s to a future filled with hope, laughter, and endless possibilities for our children.

#PurposeGlobalVillage #ChildrenInNeed #MakingADifference #NonprofitImpact #NewYearNewGoals

We invite you to stay connected:

Let’s continue writing a beautiful story together in 2024!

Mark your calendars! Luxurious love awaits on February 14th.

This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers and chocolates. Give the gift of pure indulgence with our breathtakingly decadent Shea Body Butter and Shea Butter Soap! Available on our website now!

From February 14th, 2024, our online doors swing open on a sensory celebration crafted with nature’s finest ingredients. Imagine:

  • Shea Body Butter: Like a velvety whisper against your skin, melting away stress and dryness with every blissful touch. Available in enchanting scents to make your heart skip a beat (and theirs!).
  • Shea Butter Soap: Lather into luxurious bubbles that nourish and pamper, leaving your skin feeling like a million bucks (without the hefty price tag).

It’s more than just a gift; it’s a statement. Show your loved ones (or yourself!) that you care about their well-being, glow, and journey to skin serenity.

Save the date, set your alarms, and get ready to indulge! We’ll be waiting on our website, Instagram, and Facebook with open arms (and overflowing jars).

Follow us now to stay in the loop!

Let love be written on your skin this Valentine’s Day, not just on paper. 

#ValentinesDayGift #SheaButterLove #LuxurySkincare #IndulgeYourself #GiveTheGiftOfSelfCare

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July/August Newsletter 2023

Summer of Love!

Our Relationships

We hope this newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits. We are thrilled to share the exciting work our non-profit organization has accomplished from March 2023 until July 2023. Thanks to your unwavering support, we have significantly impacted the lives of many needy communities.

#FeedingFamiliesinNyariga 🍲

One of the highlights of our recent efforts was our successful initiative in the village of Nyariga, located in Northern Ghana. Through your generous contributions, we provided nourishing meals to numerous families, helping to alleviate hunger and improve their overall well-being. Your kindness and support have brought smiles to the faces of those in need, and we couldn’t have done it without you! #GratefulForSupport

#ArtisanPartnerships 🤝

We expanded our reach and impact during this period by establishing new artisan partnerships in Togo and Sierra Leone. By collaborating with local artisans, we have promoted their craftsmanship while creating sustainable economic opportunities for their communities. Your belief in our mission has enabled us to foster cultural exchange and support the talents of these incredible artisans. #EmpoweringArtisans

Sierra Leone June 2023

Togo June 2023

#ColoradoArtsFestival #WinterParkJazzFestival 🎨🎷

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the attendees and organizers of the Colorado Arts Festival and Winter Park Jazz Festival. Your continued patronage and support have been instrumental in making our work possible. Your contributions have directly funded our projects and initiatives, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals. Together, we are creating a brighter future for those in need.

 #CommunitySupport

#ThankYouDonors

We ex犀利士 tend our most profound appreciation to our generous donors who support us throughout the year. Your ongoing commitment to our cause enables us to tackle challenges and implement transformative projects. Your kindness and dedication are the pillars that keep our organization moving forward. #GratefulDonors

Upcoming Events 🎶

As we look forward to the coming months, we are thrilled to announce our participation in the Monterey Jazz Festival in September 2023. This esteemed event will provide a platform to showcase the incredible talent of musicians but will also raise awareness and funds for our initiatives. We hope to see many of you there, joining us in celebration and solidarity.

 #MontereyJazzFestival

As we move forward, we remain committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Your support has driven our accomplishments, and we are deeply thankful for your continued involvement.

Please sign up for our newsletters and social media platforms to connect and engage with us.

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January/February Newsletter 2023

Happy New Year!

Our Relationships

Welcome to 2023! We want to thank everyone for the support and love they provided our organization last year. Purpose Global Village was able to help meet the needs of children in two countries. One of the countries was Gambia, located in west Africa, and Ghana was the second. We established a sister foundation in Gambia to increase our ability to serve and provide for women and children. We are excited about the new relationships created and established in Gambia and look forward to serving families.

Future Events

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March 4, 2023

Cherry Hills Golf Course

26583 Cherry Hills Blvd.

Menifee CA 912586

March 11, 2023

“Unmasking” The African Continent 

Alliance Community Cultural Center

406 W. 2nd Street

Pomona, CA  91766

Come out and shop, meet and greet us as we display our latest finds from all over the continent of Africa!

PGV thanks our generous donors. Our work is not possible without your support!

Southern California Conference Women’s Missionary Society

Purposed In Christ International Ministry 

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Before The Year Ends, Jambo!

September Newsletter 2022

Our Relationships

The month of June was a busy and productive month for PGV!

This year has come and almost gone, but we are delighted to connect with you and share our work this year finally.  With Levi Thomas, we formed new relationships and connections in the Gambia, west Africa. Levi Thomas is a non-profit organization that helps children in the Gambia. We thank our generous donor, Dr. Colette Boston. Dr. Boston donated several backpacks filled with school supplies. We were also able to provide clothing to children in addition to school supplies and laptops donated by HP Nelson. 

In Ghana, many students were provided shoes at Nyariga primary school throughout the 2021 and 2022 school years. We met last year with a delegation of 14 teachers at the Nyariga Primary School to determine the needs of the children.  Teachers at Nyariga School and PGV decided that many children need basic necessities like shoes, clothing, and uniforms to attend school. The school requested technology, texts books, whiteboards, and essential items for student success.

Shoes for boys and girls in Ghana

Future Events

65th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival

September 23-25 

Alliance Black Marketplace

Sat, October 8, 2022, 6:00 to 9:00 PM  

Come out and shop, meet and greet us as we display our latest finds from all over the continent of Africa! This is an outdoor event from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in southern CA.

WHERE

Alliance Community Cultural Center

406 W. 2nd Street

Pomona, CA  91766

Thank you to Our Donors

HP Nelson

Dr. Colette Boston

Hermaion Productions 

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October/November Newsletter 2021

Monterey Jazz Festival

September 23-25

Our Relationships

We want to thank our loyal customers, friends, family, and new family members for making this year’s festival a huge success! The 64th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival took place at the Monterey Fairgrounds on September 23-25.  It was an exciting and star-filled line-up of incredible jazz artists that included George Benson, Pat Metheny, Ledisi, Herbie Hancock, and Candace Springs, to name a few. The festival resumed this year after a year off because of the pandemic, and even though the festival attendance was significantly reduced because of COVID Restrictions the festival was a well attended sold-out event!

This was our first appearance as a non-profit, however, this was our 11th year in attendance as a business entity.

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Ulondra McCarty, CEO with a happy shopper

Another happy customer with a Bolga Basket!
Monterey Jazz Festival 2021

We are grateful to the Monterey Jazz Festival and the many patrons that made this event a success! We are thankful for moving closer to accomplishing our goals for the children of Nyariga School in Ghana 

Future Events

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2021 AT 11 AM PST – 2 PM PST

Virtual Global Village Market 

Greenland Hills United Methodist Church

After a year off, because of the pandemic, the Global Market returns to Greenland Hills Church! 

Purpose Global Village will participate Saturday, November 6&7 2021. 

Visit our website to support us. We’re adding new items daily to our website for your purchase. You may also visit our other websites, CAJ Africa, Amazon Handmade Marketplace, and From The Cradle Crafts on Etsy! Thank you in advance for your support.

Alliance Black Marketplace

Sat, November 13, 2021, 6:00 to 9:00 PM  Alliance

Come out and shop, meet and greet us as we display our latest finds from all over the continent of Africa! This is an outdoor event from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in southern CA.

WHERE

Alliance Community Cultural Center

406 W. 2nd Street

Pomona, CA  91766

Our Donors 

PGV thanks the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations and support. 

Nelson HPS 

Thank you for your donation of laptops to Nyariga School in Ghana.

Dr. Boston

Thank you for your donation of supply-filled backpacks and clothing to the children of Nyariga!

Mr. & Mrs. Rochelle Bryant for your monetary contribution to the children of Nyariga!

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Purpose Global Village

February Newsletter

  • Happy 2021!

Our Relationships

Last year we expanded our support to include Rweru’s Women’s Group in Rwanda, a Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre in Botswana, and US-based Local Home-School Co-0p in Dallas. PGV was able to deliver much-needed school supplies to Nyariga Primary School in Ghana. Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, we were able to support women and children while expanding our reach across the globe.

Rweru Women’s Empowerment Group Rwanda

Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre Botswana

Botswana Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre BGBVC supports women, men, girls and boys experiencing and affected by GBV in Botswana by providing temporary shelter, counselling, community outreach and education, and staff and volunteer development.

Nyariga Primary School January 2021

Nyariga Primary School First Day January 2021

PGV Team members delivered much needed school supplies when schools re-opened in January 2021. The donation included text books, a musical keyboard, school supplies and soccer balls. This year our goal is to raise funds for classroom supplies, teacher supplies, and clothing to those in need.

Future Events

International Women’s Day Clean Comedy

Purpose Global Village will participate in International Women’s Day Clean Comedy event on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Echoes In Los Angeles from 3:00-5:00 PM. If you’re in the Los Angeles area stop by and support this event and check out our new inventory! We brought many beautiful and壯陽藥 interesting items from Gambia, Ghana, and Senegal. If you would like to attend this event please email ladymacentertainment@gmail.com for more information about this event.

God bless and thank you to all donors for support we appreciate you!

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Making Plans to Return To The African Continent!

October/November 

Making Plans to Return To The African Continent!

Our Relationships

This year has been full of twists and unexpected turns. However, we have managed to support women and children in 3 countries on the Continent of Africa. Our work started in Ghana at the beginning of the year and expanded to Rwanda and Botswana. We are thankful that we were able to expand support for more children and women through programs that support and promote sustainable living. PGV supplied women in Botswana with sewing machines and much-needed toiletries during the pandemic. 

Many people here in the US and abroad have been widely affected by the worldwide Corona Virus Pandemic.  The economic shutdown of businesses and the inability to work have been a major contributor to the widespread need among several communities.

Future Events

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 AT 11 AM PST – 2 PM PST

Virtual Global Village Market & Trunk Sale 2020

Greenland Hills United Methodist Church

Purpose Global Village will participate in the Virtual Trunk Sale this Saturday, November 7, 2020. Visit our website to support us. We’re adding new items daily to our website for your purchase. You may also visit our other websites, CAJ Africa, on Amazon Handmade Market Place, and From The Cradle Crafts on Etsy! Thank you in advance for your support.

Our Donors 

PGV thanks the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations and support. 

Thrivent Financial in Allen TX 

Purposed In Christ International Ministry 

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July/August Madagascar Trip Canceled

  • Northern Ghana July 2019

June Concert & Madagascar Trip Postponed!

Our trip to Madagascar, Rwanda and Ghana have been postponed until Madagascar, Rwanda, and Ghana open their borders. Our initial plans were to travel on June 8, 2020 but the United States restricted travel. Then we rescheduled to July 5, 2020 but decided to cancel because the International Airport Transportation Association (IATA) displayed that Ghana, Madagascar, and Rwanda’s airports were closed to foreign travelers.

For the past 4 years we have promoted our Black Music Month Concert and held it in the month of June however; this year amid the CoronaVirus Pandemic we were forced to postpone this event. Our June concert provides most of the support for our organization in addition to website sales. Thank you to everyone who supports PGV through donations and purchasing items on our website. We are grateful and thankful for the suppo壯陽藥 rt! Your ongoing support will help us meet the needs of many school children and families in developing nations.

As soon as the borders open in Madagascar, Rwanda, and Ghana we will travel and connect with our partners and communities abroad, we miss our friends tremendously. We are looking forward to reconnecting soon!

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Upcoming Plans

We will launch a new website to share travel information in late August, early September. Currently, we have an Instagram, Podcast, and Facebook account called African Travel and More. The website will focus on tour packages, more news to come as we develop the concept! Please remember to connect with us and stay in touch, we love to hear from you and how you are doing. God bless you all!

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PGV Meeting the needs of Hundreds in Rweru Village the Eastern Province of Rwanda (May 2020)

Purpose Global Village in partnership with One Africa and Rich Hearts fed hundreds of people in Rweru Village, located in Rwanda at the beginning of the month. Rich Hearts is a group of young men and women who survived the Rwandan genocide. These dedicated individuals continually support and give back to the community through volunteer work. Despite the fact that Rwanda is in lockdown, permission was granted to provide services and food to the families in the eastern village of Rweru.  

Imahkus Okofu(in middle of photo) of Cape Coast Ghana, is the owner of One Africa hotel/ resort in Cape Coast. Imahkus repatriated to Ghana more than 30 years ago and has a popular oceanfront resort in Cape Coast. Imakus was invited to Rwanda to organize and lead a women’s entrepreneur training program. Rweru’s Women’s group provides women an opportunity to create a business. PGV donated sewing machines to Rweru Women’s Group. The women use the sewing machines to make clothing that they will sell. The women also learned how to create a sustainable business to support their families. PGV is happy to sponsor women and families to make a difference!