Actor Jeffrey Wright shares his passion for Sierra Leone on CNN’s Connect the World
New York, New York (Javelin – August 5, 2011) – Award-winning American actor and philanthropist Jeffrey Wright was interviewed about his development interests in Sierra Leone for the CNN series Connect the World. Wright was featured as the “Connector of the Day” in relation to his work as founder and Vice Chairman of Taia Lion Resources and its philanthropic arm Taia Peace Foundation, which he co-founded and chairs. Wright has been passionate about the economic and social development of Sierra Leone since his first visit 10 years ago, just as the country was coming out of its decade long civil war. Wright fell in love with the country and saw its potential for growth.
In 2007, he established the Taia Peace Foundation which is dedicated to stimulating economic development in Sierra Leone by initiating projects that employ local residents and stimulate rural development. Most recently, the foundation celebrated the completion of a 29 kilometre road built in the Kailahun district. The US $1 million project was made possible through the financial support of TPF in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Roads Authority.
Jeffrey Wright is an American actor best known for his Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning performance in the critically acclaimed HBO mini-series Angels in America.” A native Washingtonian, he has also been lauded for his work on stage and in films including Syriana, Basquiat, and the two most recent instalments of the James Bond series. However, Wright’s most rewarding work been in helping the people of Sierra Leone to rebuild their lives.
Connect the World
Hosted by Becky Anderson, Connect the World takes viewers on a sweeping journey across continents, beyond headlines and into the stories that are changing our world. The host and guests join the dots of stories in one part of the world that can have a significant impact and reach elsewhere. In the Connector of the Day segment viewers are given a chance to connect with some of their favourite personalities by sending in their questions and having them answered.
Taia Lion Resources
Taia Lion Resources (TLR) Inc. is an Alberta, Canada registered company established to identify, acquire, explore and develop precious metal and mineral deposits in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The primary mission of TLR is to achieve the highest sustainable profits and shareholder value through the implementation of a sustainable and commercially viable mining model that promotes long-term economic growth for both company and community alike.
TLR is currently focused on quantifying its gold deposits (in Lake Sonfon and Gori Hills/Sandaru), and plans to expand and pursue the exploration of other natural resources in due course. TLR is committed to conducting partnered and empowered operations in a sustainable manner, whilst demonstrating the highest tangible efforts toward social and economic development.
Taia Peace Foundation
Taia Peace Foundation (TPF) is a US-registered 501(c)3 organization dedicated to assisting the impoverished across Africa, with a current focus on Sierra Leone. TPF was founded in 2007 as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vehicle of Taia Lion Resources. The goal of the Foundation is to foster the conditions for meaningful and sustainable economic development in local communities. TPF has participated in road-building initiatives as a first step toward connecting isolated areas to the broader network of markets and services at both the national and international level.
About Javelin Partners
Javelin Corporate Development Partners is a Toronto and New York based mining industry consulting firm that assists junior resource companies in effectively communicating their stories to the market. Clients are selected in instances where Javelin has identified opportunities to unlock and expose previously unrealized investment value. Launched in October 2010, the Javelin team is headed by Jed Richardson, Principal.
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