Fifteenth annual event supports the work of ZLT Hope Homes, a care home in Nairobi, Kenya founded by Sudbury’s Jacqueline Villeneuve-AhmedTickets are on sale now for the 15th annual A Night in Africa gala, set for April 11 at Science North’s Vale Cavern. The gala is hosted by ZLT Hope Homes, a care home for children in Nairobi, Kenya, operated by Sudbury resident Jacqueline Villeneuve. The event is set for April 11 at Science North’s Vale Cavern. “All funds raised will directly support the children and youth in ZLT Hope Homes’ care in Nairobi, Kenya — many of whom have experienced abuse and abandonment,” the group said in a news release. ZLT Hope Homes was founded by Jacqueline Villeneuve-Ahmed when she was 17, “driven by a personal conviction that every child deserves safety, dignity, and a chance to thrive.”

Source: The North Africa Journal March 21, 2026 06:02 UTC