Understanding the Options:

African Marketplace – Browse the handmade items from PIC’s artisan partners in Rwanda. A limited quantity of these items are available for purchase – no bidding necessary!

Auction – From animal naming opportunities to unforgettable experiences to one-of-a-kind art, the auction is accepting bids until Saturday, October 3 at 9pm EDT.

Fund-A-Need – Review PIC's wishlist for specific donation requests – every dollar matters!

Donate – A donation to PIC's greatest needs will go a long way in supporting the important conservation and humanitarian work that will be accomplished in 2021.

Bidding and Buying Guide:

1. Click on the red "Bid, Buy, or Donate Now" button above, which will open the bidding site in a new tab.

2. Be sure to wait for all items to load as you scroll! You haven't seen everything until you get to #500! To browse by category, navigate the bidding site using the menu in the top left - click on the square with three small lines to explore specific areas of the Virtual Rwandan Fete: African Marketplace, Auction, and Fund-A-Need. Interested in just donating? Click the gray "Donate" box to give to PIC's greatest need.

3. Click "Start Bidding" to register your mobile number and credit card information so you can begin bidding, donating, or purchasing in the marketplace.

4. See something you like? Place a bid or add it to your cart. You can also click the star icon next to the package - then check on your "Favorites" throughout the week!

5. Don't forget - the auction will close October 3 at 9:00pm EDT - so make sure to get your final bids in before then!

6. The African Marketplace, Donate and Fund-A-Need items will be available until Sunday, October 4 at 11:59pm EDT.

7. If you have any issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to Partners In Conservation at 614-724-3619.