with (excuse typos - bad keys) just over $2,500 raised (and more donations still coming in!) for educational resources and food - wanted to give everyone an update on where it's going.
i wasn't planning on deciding until the end of my trip to ensure i figure out wht's really needed and where the money will be able to grow further - i have some initial thoughts thus far.
we are starting (kristina and i and some other prior volunteers who had been at cheti for 6mos) a cheti sponsorship program. there are many reasons why - which will be discolsed at the launch :) - bt essentially this is to sponsor an individual child for 7years through prmary school so they will be prepared for secondary school. i would love to do this myself (sponsor) if i find the right child to sponsor.
also - cheti currently has 4 schools. C3 and C4 are further out in the mountains and primarily are masai chidren. these children look the most malnurished of all, not to mention their overall dirty appearance. these schools serve them porridge which is usually the only regular meal they recieve. id like some of the money to continue this food program for about 4 months.
there will be al large sum of money remaining (i know... this money goes far -it is actually saving lives!) this i think will be best spent on actual school supplies. currently there are about 4 reading (english) books. primary school needs more, thye can read well and need the chance to read further. their pencils are mostly donated. the children usually chew theseas well as the erasers ( i think its out of hunger and non-diagnosis of ADD) sot hey need a lot of these as well.
you get the point.
either way - really looking forward to help pushing this school forward. i already love these children and it's a great school and cause to support. :)
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