You are invited to our annual fundraiser on October 12th to help us ignite hope and empower African Firefighters! Together we will raise funds to continue to train firefighters and to support our fire prevention programs across Africa to end the devastating impact that uncontrolled fire has on the lives, health and wellness of individuals and communities across Africa.

In 2013, Africa Fire Mission created our signature event. Chama means party in the Swahili language. The Chama has raised funds which in turn have trained thousands of firefighters and more than 60 million children and other community members to end the devastating impact that uncontrolled fire has on the lives, health and wellness of individuals and communities across Africa. The 2024 Chama will be held on October 12th at the Local 48 Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. We will celebrate education, networking and unprecedented community support for firefighters in Africa. The Chama will feature delicious food and drink, connecting with members of the fire service, and a showcase of our quickly growing silent auction. Show your support of our mission to increase the capacity of the fire services in Africa so that communities and families can be safe from the ravages of fire and injuries, loss of property and lives caused by uncontrolled fires.

We’re excited for you to join us! Purchase tickets, register for the VIP wine-tasting experience, and see our Silent Auction catalog with the link below!

Interested in supporting our event? Click below to find out more about our sponsorship opportunities.

A special thanks to all of our sponsors, including:

$5000 - Presenting Sponsor

Anonymous Donors (2)

$1000 - Shipment Sponsor

Moore Development Strategies - Cincinnati, OH

$500 - Equipment Sponsor

The Richards Firm - Cincinnati, OH

Matt & Melissa Williams - TX

Pin Oak Energy Partners - Uniontown, OH

$250 - Community Sponsor

Murphy Law Group - North Bend, WA

BYK - Wallingford, CT

Coaching for Change - Cincinnati, OH

Mental Fitness Training for Life - Bennington, VT

Thrivent - Minneapolis, MN

Ohler HVAC - Scottdale, PA

Dessert Sponsor

Joyously Sweet - Cincinnati, OH

If you are interested in supporting the Chama through a silent auction donation, click below.

Join Us at the Chama!

You are invited our annual fundraiser at the Cincinnati Fire Museum on October 14th to help us ignite hope and empower African Firefighters! Together we will raise funds to continue to train firefighters and to support our fire prevention programs across Africa to end the devastating impact that uncontrolled fire has on the lives, health and wellness of individuals and communities across Africa.

GUESTS WILL ENJOY:

• The Chama - (doors open at 6PM)

  • The Cincinnati Fire Museum

  • Silent Auction - featuring several exclusive travel packages, sports memorabilia and more!

  • 50/50 Raffle

  • Dinner & Dessert

  • Stories and Updates from AFM's work in Africa!

• VIP Wine Tasting (limited access - starts at 5:30PM)

  • Help us kick the night off! Enjoy top-shelf wines with John Hutchins from Treasury Wine Estates. Learn about the wines and the wineries with your friends surrounded by firefighting artifacts of the Queen City while supporting firefighters in Africa. Purchasing the VIP Wine Tasting includes your admission to the Chama and an exclusive Africa Fire Mission commemorative wine glass.

The Chama is a family friendly event!

• Invite your friends and neighbors to help us share the exciting progress happening in the fire service across Africa!

• Dress for a fun night out and enjoy a fun filled evening to raise funds for AFM to continue to grow our mission.

• Street parking and a pay-to-park lot are available immediately next to the museum.

Can't attend?

You can still join in on the fun!

You can still participate by donating or bidding in our silent auction. Bidders will be able to participate from anywhere in the world, so our out-of-town friends can join in on the fun too!

Our silent auction features high-quality sports memorabilia, travel adventures, handcrafted African pieces and much more! The online catalog is now open, with new collections being added weekly until the week of the Chama. You do not need to be present to bid or win!

Your continued support will make a huge difference and it will help us continue to serve firefighters in Africa and across the world.

The Silent Auction will close at 8:30PM on October 14th.

Thank you to our chama sponsors:

Did you know that AFM has new offices and a storage space on Cincinnati’s westside? Join us for our first open house event where you can check out our new offices and catch up with your AFM community!

Enjoy a fun night with charcuterie, beverages, and friends!

Hope to see you there!