2012-02-07 02:28:14 |
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We are all fighters; but sometimes, we lose the battle. With the help of Carolina for Kibera, kids no longer have to admit defeat. Carolina for Kibera is a 501©3 international NGO based in Nairobi, Kenya. As a grassroots participatory development, CFK serves to not only target education, but also serves to lead a community based program, girls’ center, medical clinic and waste management program.
To alleviate poverty in Kenya, CFK implemented a three-tiered plan: health, social and economic. In regards to health, CFK provides all Kiberans comprehensive medical services and the resources and education to keep themselves and their families healthy. In regards to social, CFK fosters gender and ethnic understanding and provides educational scholarships for bright and needy students. Lastly, in regards to economics, CFK offrs training in financial literacy, business skills and entrepreneurship for residents of Kibera.
Although poverty is a complex problem, CFK has take steps to solve it. By providing students with scholarship and more opportunities, it is the silver lining on the rainy cloud. No more battles need to be lost any more.
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2012-01-31 01:59:48 |
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education
mali
solo village school repair
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The Norm
More often than not, I hear my father say, “If you live under my roof, then you follow my rules.” His roof, he says. I have never given a second thought about having a roof. That’s the norm, after all. But, things aren’t always this dandy in Mali.
The Not-So-Norm
Especially with harsh weather conditions, a rainy day means an unusable classroom and a school day off. A school day-off, you scoff. We would all like school days off. However, to these kids, learning and being at school is a luxury and they want to be there. They want to learn. An education gives them a brighter future and better life.
Solo Elementary School was built in 1999 in Bougouni, Mali by the Ouelessebougou Alliance. It was a blessing to all those kids in the village; over 150 kids attend this school this year and trends continue to show positive change. But 13 years has passed since the original building of the school and the infrastructure is getting damaged. The cement on the colors and ceilings is beginning to crack and break and in one classroom, the broken concrete has left a large hole in the floor.
Please help by donating for the repairing of this school. A better learning environment gives way to more opportunities and better learning conditions.
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More often than not, I hear my father say, “If you live under my roof, then you follow my rules.” His roof, he says. I have never given a second thought about having a roof. That’s the norm, after all. But, things aren’t always this dandy in Mali.
The Not-So-Norm
Especially with harsh weather conditions, a rainy day means an unusable classroom and a school day off. A school day-off, you scoff. We would all like school days off. However, to these kids, learning and being at school is a luxury and they want to be there. They want to learn. An education gives them a brighter future and better life.
Solo Elementary School was built in 1999 in Bougouni, Mali by the Ouelessebougou Alliance. It was a blessing to all those kids in the village; over 150 kids attend this school this year and trends continue to show positive change. But 13 years has passed since the original building of the school and the infrastructure is getting damaged. The cement on the colors and ceilings is beginning to crack and break and in one classroom, the broken concrete has left a large hole in the floor.
Please help by donating for the repairing of this school. A better learning environment gives way to more opportunities and better learning conditions.
Click to here donate!
Click to here learn more!
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A Life With Electricity
For those of us who live in a modern city, turning on a light switch is often overlooked. We don’t even know how to live without electricity. With our heaters, iphones and lights, a life without any electricity seems far from the norm.
A Life Without Electricity
However, the children of the Chazon’s Children’s Center have to live it everyday. Currently, the school has no electricity and cooking is done over a three-stone fire. During times of rain or bad weather, kids are unable to learn because of the dim lighting. Many students also do not have electricity at home, which restrict the students from doing work at home.
When Dr. Virginia Duffy discovered the school on a trip to Kenya, she made a commitment to change the electrical standards of the school. She took initiative to contact AHEAD Energy. Although they donated a pump and turbines to help generate electricity, the school is still in need of rechargeable lights for kids to bring home and LED lights that allow for learning on dim days.
Although prepared and credible teachers allow for a good education, electricity is just as important. The new electricity would improve security at night and result in a huge impact in education.
Please help this project, Light for Learning, by donating. If we can’t imagine living a life without electricity, how can we expect others to do the same?
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For those of us who live in a modern city, turning on a light switch is often overlooked. We don’t even know how to live without electricity. With our heaters, iphones and lights, a life without any electricity seems far from the norm.
A Life Without Electricity
However, the children of the Chazon’s Children’s Center have to live it everyday. Currently, the school has no electricity and cooking is done over a three-stone fire. During times of rain or bad weather, kids are unable to learn because of the dim lighting. Many students also do not have electricity at home, which restrict the students from doing work at home.
When Dr. Virginia Duffy discovered the school on a trip to Kenya, she made a commitment to change the electrical standards of the school. She took initiative to contact AHEAD Energy. Although they donated a pump and turbines to help generate electricity, the school is still in need of rechargeable lights for kids to bring home and LED lights that allow for learning on dim days.
Although prepared and credible teachers allow for a good education, electricity is just as important. The new electricity would improve security at night and result in a huge impact in education.
Please help this project, Light for Learning, by donating. If we can’t imagine living a life without electricity, how can we expect others to do the same?
To donate, Click Here
To learn more, Click Here
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2012-01-18 06:47:45 |
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arlington academy of hope
education
uganda
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Help the Teachers
For the most part, the focus has been on students: how to fund students’ education, how to inspire students to learn, and how to provide uniforms and tools for students. But this week, I want to put the spot light on teachers. Of course, they should be thanked for their self-less work and ability to inspire kids to set goals beyond their wildest imagination, but teachers need a little help too!
Many schools in Uganda are unable to provide a sufficient education and curriculum for its students due to limited teaching supplies and large student populations. Teachers do not have something as simple as a pencil or a ruler. The lack of funding and infrastructure lead to less than adequate educational results. With less than 25% of students failing that exam needed to proceed onto secondary school, 46% passing in the lower division and only 2% achieving Division 1 ranking. With just a few essential school supplies, teachers can engage students more in the learning process with classroom activities and a more inspirational learning environment.
The Arlington Academy of Hope
The Arlington Academy of Hope has chosen to help alleviate this issue. Partnering with Givology with a new project called Help the Teachers, the Arlington Academy of Hope strives to donate school supplies to 10 underserved schools in rural Uganda. Each school will receive 50 pens, a 12 pack of permanent markers, 40 pieces of poster board, 1 large pack of ruled paper, one bottle of wall glue, a personal lesson planning book and a ruler. In addition to new school supplies, the Arlington Academy of Hope will be hosting Teacher Training Workshops to provide teachers with assistance on how to teach children. It isn’t just about the materials, but how they are teaching as well. With more prepared and well-equipped teachers, the Arlington Academy of Hope strives to impact over 8000 students.
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To me, the idea of uncertainty is exciting. It brings about a sense of freedom and spontaneity. Yet, to the children of Peru, uncertainty brings about a sense of fear. A fear that they will not get a proper education. A fear that they will not get a proper chance at life. But SKIP, based in Peru since 2003, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged children of the impoverished of El Porvenir, Peru. SKIP does not solely focus on the intellectual growth of a child, but also the economical and social development of a child.
Over the past nine years, SKIP has helped over 400 children. An amazing feat in and of itself, SKIP has grown tremendously. However, SKIP now partners with Givology, in hopes of making an even bigger impact. Aside from helping with school enrollment and supplies, an education program for primary school, an education program for secondary school, a nursery program, extra school activities, SKIP offers children a brighter future. It ensures that its fund reach the neediest families through assessments and careful analysis of each family.
SKIP’s Philosophy
SKIP believes that quality education is an important and sustainable route towards development.
SKIP believes that working with the education system and in partnership with the community is the best way to affect change.
SKIP understands that families are the principal force in the lives of children and therefore works with the entire familial unit, working to ensure that children are supported by loving, economically stable families.
SKIP understands the complex factors and consequences of poverty and therefore employs a holistic approach focusing on four pillars of family development: education, economically stable families, emotional well-being, and healthy and safe home environments.
SKIP believes that economically-disadvantaged families have the capacity to be the principal agents of change in their own lives and communities. Therefore we provide a hand-up not a hand-out.
SKIP has turned the uncertainty and fear kids are facing into optimism and hope for success in the future. They aren’t just a non-profit organization; they are miracle workers.
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To donate, Click Here
Over the past nine years, SKIP has helped over 400 children. An amazing feat in and of itself, SKIP has grown tremendously. However, SKIP now partners with Givology, in hopes of making an even bigger impact. Aside from helping with school enrollment and supplies, an education program for primary school, an education program for secondary school, a nursery program, extra school activities, SKIP offers children a brighter future. It ensures that its fund reach the neediest families through assessments and careful analysis of each family.
SKIP’s Philosophy
SKIP believes that quality education is an important and sustainable route towards development.
SKIP believes that working with the education system and in partnership with the community is the best way to affect change.
SKIP understands that families are the principal force in the lives of children and therefore works with the entire familial unit, working to ensure that children are supported by loving, economically stable families.
SKIP understands the complex factors and consequences of poverty and therefore employs a holistic approach focusing on four pillars of family development: education, economically stable families, emotional well-being, and healthy and safe home environments.
SKIP believes that economically-disadvantaged families have the capacity to be the principal agents of change in their own lives and communities. Therefore we provide a hand-up not a hand-out.
SKIP has turned the uncertainty and fear kids are facing into optimism and hope for success in the future. They aren’t just a non-profit organization; they are miracle workers.
For more information, Click Here
To donate, Click Here
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