Sponsors

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation, we are pleased to invite you as a key sponsor to the upcoming Leon H. Sullivan Summit VII, scheduled for July 17 – 20, 2006 in Abuja, Nigeria.  As a Summit sponsor, your organization will be afforded a unique opportunity to engage the African Diaspora at a time and place where its constituents are eager and able to partner with international investors to further enhance Africa’s economic development.

Over the past several years, the summits brought together more than 18000 delegates, including heads of state, business leaders, and national celebrities from around the globe.  The last Summit was convened by His Excellency President Olusegun Obasanjo in June 2003, who was joined by President George Bush, 11 African Heads of State, and over 3000 delegates.

As with previous summits, Summit VII will provide the forum for dialogue on critical issues affecting the continent, and will facilitate formal arrangements to mobilize technology, capital, and infrastructure development on the continent.  The Foundation continues to work with key players, such as the African Union and NEPAD, to forge functional business ties between the Western world and Africa.

The theme for Summit VII is Africa:  A Continent of Opportunities – Building Partnerships for Success.  Our major goal is to identify best practices for Africa’s long term economic security by emphasizing (a) trade and investment opportunities, (b) support for the Africa Growth & Opportunities Act (AGOA) and (c) successful practices for corporate social responsibility.

We believe that your participation in the upcoming Summit VII will not only result in significant value to your organization but will be a historic occasion where the leaders of Africa, corporate leaders, and Friends of Africa will come together to carve out a path that will take the continent to the next level of development.  Join us also as we salute other Caribbean, European and Latin American Presidents and Heads of State as they too march forward in this same quest.

We have included our corporate sponsorship package for your consideration.  Please indicate your level of sponsorship and advise us accordingly.  In the meanwhile, feel free to contact either of us for further information, or Hope Masters, President and CEO of the Leon Sullivan Foundation at (202) 736-2239.

Looking forward to working with you in Abuja!

Sincerely,  

Ambassador Andrew Young Chairman	Carlton Masters Co-Chairman