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“Soul of the Sahara” Raises $80,000 for Niger

The NH Seacoast Community Celebrates with Bombino in an Evening of Music and Hope
Music with a message of Peace

On April 5th, 300 people, along with the Ambassadors of Niger and Gabon, danced, clapped and cheered for Tuareg sensation Bombino at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH to support RAIN’s programs in Niger.

Ambassador Sidikou with Omara Moctar (Bombino)

At a reception before the performance, …

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Celebrate Spring with deals that give more in our online auction!

Bid to Support RAIN

From March 15 to April 5th, RAIN will be auctioning fun and unique items to support our programs in Niger.

Soul of the Sahara is a benefit concert featuring international musician Bombino. These deals will not be available at the live event…..

The Soul of the Sahara auction on Bidding for Good is part of our annual fundraising efforts, …

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AGADEZ to screen at The Music Hall March 30th

For the Tuareg, the desert is freedom. Music is the power.

AGADEZ, the Music and the Rebellion, the award winning documentary by Ron Wyman featuring international music star Bombino, will screen at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on March 30th @7PM as part of their Film Matters series. 

Follow director Wyman as he takes you on a journey to the sands of the Sahara, …

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One Day’s Wages Funds Two School Market Gardens in Agadez

One Day’s Wages has awarded a grant of $11,700 to fund the installation of two drip-irrigated School Market Gardens for two Tuareg communities in the Air Massif region of Agadez most assessed to be at-risk for food insecurity. 

Averaging 500 to 1,000 square meters, one School Market Garden can produce up to three tons of produce in a growing season. …

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Bombino in Concert for RAIN at The Music Hall

Just Announced: Bombino to rock Portsmouth April 5th!

Portsmouth audiences will have the chance to see rising international music star Bombino and his group in a rare U.S. performance at The Music Hall to benefit RAIN! Soul of the Sahara will be the second time Bombino takes to the stage to raise funds and awareness for nomadic communities in West Africa. …

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