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FAQ

• "How are you able to complete such an ambitious and important project for only $20,000?"
  This project has ALREADY received backing from numerous sources (see additional video example) enabling much of the heavy lifting to be completed including two trips to Kenya Africa, interviews, concert footage and more. We have already climbed the majority of this mountain and we just need your help  for the final push to the summit (and beyond). We are excited to have this  opportunity to invite people like you that might already be proud of our work to actually play a valuable role in the creative process  by choosing one of our donor/reward options knowing that because of you this incredible dream and all of the positive things that will come from it in the future has become a reality.

  Last updated: Thursday Jan 5, 12:14am EST
• Did you really say that the $5000 reward for North America or $10,000 worldwide could lead to as much as $250,000 for my favorite charity? Is this for real?

  We can hardly believe it ourselves! That's why we DOCUMENTED IT. Click here for more info -  http://www.ljjm.biz

  
   
  However what is truly amazing about this award is the sponsoring  partnership we have as part of our “Jazz for Peace-United Nations Celebration” with our Foundation’s  Empowerment Tree Grant Program  to provide the complete Event Staffing and the amazing perks that come with it (http://www.jazzforpeace.org/10) that have led to our 800 previous events from the United Nations in New York City to the event in Kenya that you just saw for your very own eyes,  along with Tax Deductible incentives to add even MORE frosting to this enormously profitable “sustainable  fundraising” cake!
  
  To see all that our Empowerment Tree Grant Event Staff has to offer click here for complete details! http://www.jazzforpeace.org/10
  

  Last updated: Friday Jan 6, 12:09am EST
• I was wondering if we can get some more insight directly from Rick about his ultimate goal and some of his personal experiences and observations?

  There are numerous problems which must be addressed simultaneously.

  This is because one problem directly impacts another.

  1. Saving the Mara River -  Just a few days ago (Jan. 22) 60 minutes ONCE AGAIN did a one hour special on this!

  Here is the 60 minutes link:

  http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7396058n&tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel

  2. Protecting the wildlife.

  Dickson Okaelo, featured in the 60 minutes piece above, is also featured in the Jazz for Peace Film. Although the interview he gave to Jazz for Peace in his meeting with me (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHbs8MecHXQ) offers much more insight into the Wildlife concerns.

  3. Preserving the land, the culture, and the way of life of the indigenous Maasai people.

  There has been severe drought and the LifeFilta product that I am a spokesperson for can save many lives there. Here is some more information on that from this informative article by the BBC World News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8057316.stm 

  These three things are very intertwined.

  For example if the river continues to dry up or become polluted it will probably destroy the wildlife and the people. 

  However at the bottom of this KICKSTARTER page are three links that all say www.jazzforpeace.org yet are very different and each one offers a very special insight that is far beyond anything that I could ever put into words.

  1. The first link (located third up from the bottom) is a summary of the entire experience written by Maasai Warrior and Representative of the Empaash Oloorienito Conservancy Paul Kilelu:

   

  Received: March 22, 2011
  The concert was attended by people of all backgrounds - politicians, conservationists, musicians, tour operators, students, government officials and the landowners of EOC. Mr. Gideon Konchela, the former Minister for Immigration, opened the ceremony.

  
  On our journey the next day to the upper Mara we witnessed activity that is seriously incompatible with the existing natural ecosystem.

  
  According to Mr. Wilson Korrir, Assistant Director- Kenya Wildlife Service, the Jazz for Peace concept of empowerment was the best at this time when conservation of wildlife and the environment is in critical need. Mr. Korrir contributed many ideas on how the Jazz for Peace empowerment concept can be used to save our critical ecosystem in many parts of Kenya.

  
  The ceremony uniting Rick with the Maasai people marked a new beginning, a new lease on the life of caring for wildlife in the area.
  Paul Kilelu, Empaash Oloorienito Conservancy, Kenya, Africa

  
  Click on the link below to read the amazing summary of this historic event and inspiration for our upcoming Movie "Saving the Maasai Mara"
  http://www.jazzforpeace.org/testimonials/summarykenya.doc 
  
  
        2.  A letter I received from Rt. Hon. Raila A. Odinga – Prime Minister of The Republic of Kenya
  
  Received: March 10, 2011
  Dear Rick,...my most sincere appreciation for selecting Nairobi as a venue for your concert...drawing both local and international attention to the Empaash Oloorienito Conservancy Trust in its efforts to conserve the Maasai Mara...I commend your organization for your committment to this noble cause.
  Raila Odinga, Prime Minister, Kenya

   

  Click here to read this informative letter in its entirety: http://www.jazzforpeace.org/primemo.pdf

   

   

  3. Our far reaching Empowerment Grant Info Link which in the past few weeks alone has attracted applicants from New Zealand, Hawaii, Brooklyn, Chile, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Tulsa, the Phillipines and yes, Kenya to do exactly what you just saw in this documentary and will see a whole lot more of as soon as we get this project finished and onto your video screen.

   

  http://www.jazzforpeace.org/grantinfo 

   

  It is this link which draws these amazing people and organizations from all over the country and the world giving me the opportunity to do everything I can to be “part of the solution”.

   

  I would like to thank all of our Empowerment Grant recipients for their incredible dedication to collectively make our world a better place and for honoring me with the opportunity to help them and be a part of it!

   

  Sincerely,

  Rick DellaRatta – Founder – Jazz for Peace

   

   

   

  Last updated: Monday Jan 30, 10:57pm EST
• Please tell us more about the "Unprecedented Achievements" of Jazz for Peace

  Thanks for asking! 

  Here is the link with all of the details: www.ljjm.biz 

  SUMMARY:

  For the first time in Jazz History, a single musical event plays a prominent role in World history. 

  -uniting more world leaders and prestigious supporters than any other previous musical event ...

  -creating the unprecedented opportunity to help over 800 Causes Worldwide through a Benefit Concert Series that is now considered "The Most Significant Cultural Event of Our Time!"

  -giving instruments and education through an unprecedented effort to help children by bringing music back into our schools and stimulating the intellect by providing musical instruments through an Education Series and Instrument Donation Program.

  -achieving these goals because the most unprecedented quality of all:  THE MUSIC!

  President Barack Obama, Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton, Senator John McCain, Governor Peter Shumlin,  Congressman Alcee Hastings, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Prime Minister Raila Odinga (Africa), Labor Secretary Marcos Cintra (Brazil), And so many, many more...... The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the historic Jazz for Peace Concert at the United Nations has created the opportunity for our Foundation to invite YOU to Be a Part of it!  

  Theres only one 10th Anniversary Celebration for you to CA$H IN on. 

   

  Heres your chance - "Be a Part of it!"

   

  For more information: Contact:  Debra R. Cerritelli - 212-202-0515

  or 212-947-1104 or email us at: info@jazzforpeace.org

  Last updated: Thursday Jan 26, 4:07pm EST