The Guelph-Humber Cultural Art Gallery doors were opened for the first time this semester with a fundraising event beginning on Sept. 17.

Students from ‘Team 1’ of Guelph-Humber’s Event Management II class hosted the exhibit, Asante Sana, which provided students with a photographic look into the lives of the children of Kenya.

A collection of photographs were displayed for eight days with the goal to raise funds for the Mully Children’s Family Charitable Foundation (MCFCF).

The organization helps to rescue approximately 1500 children affected by abandonment, addiction, or HIV/AIDS on a daily basis.

The opening night event kicked off Asante Sana’s stay at Guelph-Humber with style, including hors d’oerves, a raffle and handmade jewellery crafted in Kenya.

All proceeds of the evening went to support the MCFCF and its mission to provide the deprived Kenya youth with food, clothing, medical care and education.

Third-year Guelph-Humber Business student Pedro Ferreira said he felt the gratitude radiating from the smiles in the photos.

“They’re smiling,” he said. “It makes me feel good to know that they are getting what they need. It would make me feel better if I was to help out too.”

The gallery itself played host to framed photographs of the youth living their daily lives.

Guelph-Humber students were asked to contribute toward the campaign to help hang the photos of many more of Kenya’s youth waiting to be assisted.

For more information on how you can help, visit www.mcfcf.ca.