On behalf of World Ebony Network (WEN) board chair, Col. Frank Underwood, Sr. and members, we request your acceptance to join WEN’s Royals (Comprising of Traditional Rulers) to advice and to educate us on the tradition and practices of your kingdom. WEN Royal fathers and mothers are WEN Honorary Board Trustees selected to guide, educate, mediate, and provide ethnic appropriate content to ensure the authenticity of WEN programs and projects and to underscore the notion that people of African ancestry should not be validated by other heritages. Their profiles will be featured in our media materials including website, magazine, etc.
WHO? WEN is a culture competent, charitable, and educational nonprofit (501c3) organization WHAT? Our mission is to foster better and stronger communities by reinforcing the enduring and noble Philosophies, Principles, & Practices (3Ps) of African ancestors and appreciating the good aspects of other heritages. WHY? To achieve WEN’s three-prong vision to: 1. Advance the socio-economic causes of people of African Ancestry 2. Reconcile the cultural difference of people of African ancestry 3. Appreciate the good aspects of other heritages To this point, as the custodian of traditional knowledge and wisdom, the role of WEN Royal Fathers is paramount to the successful achievement of this lofty mission. Given the above, we request your assistance in designing and developing ethnic-based training on the below near-term programs/projects. However, regarding the design and development of ethnic-based long-term projects, please note that your assistance in other program areas will be required as the needs arise: Company Contact Country Alfreds Futterkiste Maria Anders Germany Centro comercial Moctezuma Francisco Chang Mexico • Program Area(s): Health o Elderly caregiving o Nutrition o Substance & behavioral abuse prevention, rehabilitation, and diversion (also mental health) • Program Area(s): Government Relations, Family Life & Community o Chieftaincy Recognition Title ceremony o Family reunification ceremony o Manhood and womanhood passage of rite o Mentoring o Inheritance & Succession (Estate Management) o Marital counseling o Child support and other family matters • Program Area(s): Government Relations o Resettlement (Due to immigration, crises, etc.) We also use this opportunity to bring to your attention our upcoming event, 3rd annual World Ebony Network (WEN) ethnic folklore festival (WENEFF), which includes “Prof Chinua Achebe Day”. As we develop the program, you will be informed of your role as the Royal Father, which is not limited to your consultation, advice, and assistance in arranging cultural activities, e.g., Ohafia War Dance prior to the event. We thank you again for your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge and ideas. Sincerely, ———- Dr. Ezi Mecha Founder & CEO World Ebony Network http://www.worldebonynetwork.com emecha@worldebonynetwork.com
To this point, as the custodian of traditional knowledge and wisdom, the role of WEN Royal Fathers is paramount to the successful achievement of this lofty mission.
Given the above, we request your assistance in designing and developing ethnic-based training on the below near-term programs/projects. However, regarding the design and development of ethnic-based long-term projects, please note that your assistance in other program areas will be required as the needs arise:
• Program Area(s): Health o Elderly caregiving o Nutrition o Substance & behavioral abuse prevention, rehabilitation, and diversion (also mental health) • Program Area(s): Government Relations, Family Life & Community o Chieftaincy Recognition Title ceremony o Family reunification ceremony o Manhood and womanhood passage of rite o Mentoring o Inheritance & Succession (Estate Management) o Marital counseling o Child support and other family matters • Program Area(s): Government Relations o Resettlement (Due to immigration, crises, etc.)
We also use this opportunity to bring to your attention our upcoming event, 3rd annual World Ebony Network (WEN) ethnic folklore festival (WENEFF), which includes “Prof Chinua Achebe Day”. As we develop the program, you will be informed of your role as the Royal Father, which is not limited to your consultation, advice, and assistance in arranging cultural activities, e.g., Ohafia War Dance prior to the event.
We thank you again for your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge and ideas.
Sincerely, ———- Dr. Ezi Mecha Founder & CEO World Ebony Network http://www.worldebonynetwork.com emecha@worldebonynetwork.com
