Oasis Africa’s annual fund raising, with strong support from the financial services sector, has secured singer Deni Hines as an ambassador and to entertain attendees on the night – December 2, at Blue Hotel, Woolloomooloo.

Oasis Africa Australia, a not-for-profit set up by logistics expert Kim Winter, provides all proceeds from its fund raising to the development of a self-sustainable community in one of Africa’s poorest areas, Kibera, in Kenya.

Among its sponsors are financial services companies van Eyk Research, Deutsche Asset Management, Equity Partners, Inqbase and Investment & Technology.

Next January, Deni Hines plans to record an album in Kenya, sales from which will help support the education of the Kiberan children.

The fund raising will include a silent auction, raffles and door prizes as well as entertainment.

Tickets, including canapés and cocktails, are $125 by phone on 0411 883 368 or online on www.oasisafrica.net.