Monday, December 31, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
We're adding a chicken farm!
The children at our school are protein-deprived. They get porridge around 10 am and beans and rice (these are the children that live at the school) at 4 pm. Sometimes they get 'Matouky' which is boiled, mashed green bananas which have zero food value.
If we were able to build a chicken farm we could have fresh eggs for the children, chicken for meat once in a while and, if it got big enough, we could sell poultry product to the village, thereby giving the school some income. And, the children could learn what it is to be a chicken farmer.
Africa is getting more and more media attention today as a "last frontier" and one that desperately needs help. Our Chicken Farm project could be a prototype for other schools and other communities, providing food, a vocation and, for the organizations involved, an excellent Corporate Social Responsibility platform (as well as building another business!).
To realize a Chicken Farm for the school we are trying form to form a 3-phased development partnership:
* A National Poultry or Egg Association
* An Academic Institution
* A Chicken Farming Organization
Contact us with any suggestions you may have!
If we were able to build a chicken farm we could have fresh eggs for the children, chicken for meat once in a while and, if it got big enough, we could sell poultry product to the village, thereby giving the school some income. And, the children could learn what it is to be a chicken farmer.
Africa is getting more and more media attention today as a "last frontier" and one that desperately needs help. Our Chicken Farm project could be a prototype for other schools and other communities, providing food, a vocation and, for the organizations involved, an excellent Corporate Social Responsibility platform (as well as building another business!).
To realize a Chicken Farm for the school we are trying form to form a 3-phased development partnership:
* A National Poultry or Egg Association
* An Academic Institution
* A Chicken Farming Organization
Contact us with any suggestions you may have!
Sunday, December 9, 2007
To Africa And Back!
Just a short update on last week's trip to Uganda. Money safely delivered, gifts safely delivered, awesome and overwhelming as usual.
Brought back wove mats for everyone who did not get one in June that had their name in it. That would mean the Jones' family, Claire, Rhonda and Gene ... I have your mats!
The well is being started Monday am ... 100-150' deep.
For those going in July, just a gentle reminder to get your payment to Sally by Monday. If you wish to put it on a credit card, call me and we will process it here so Sally doesn't lose the 3% on credit card processing. She's not making any money as it is!
Sally and I are participating in the ADVENTURE IN TRAVEL show again in January and will be in the same Africa row as this year. It turns out Churchill Safari Tours will be there as well so it will be fun.
Stayed at the Tropic Inn, which is certainly a step above the Brovard. A few little details ... such as no phone, no Internet service, etc. ... but they PROMISE this will all be taken care of by July! Sally is great at keeping on top of all this.
Ronnie was my guide and driver ...he sends his greetings to all and will be with us in July. And, of course, the children and everyone at the school send their love and are anxiously awaiting our return in July.
Have tons of ideas on what we can do to help but am still suffering from a little jet lag. Incidentally, save March 2 for the Grandmother of the Year award brunch. If you are within a 100 mile radius would love to have you come.
Brought back wove mats for everyone who did not get one in June that had their name in it. That would mean the Jones' family, Claire, Rhonda and Gene ... I have your mats!
The well is being started Monday am ... 100-150' deep.
For those going in July, just a gentle reminder to get your payment to Sally by Monday. If you wish to put it on a credit card, call me and we will process it here so Sally doesn't lose the 3% on credit card processing. She's not making any money as it is!
Sally and I are participating in the ADVENTURE IN TRAVEL show again in January and will be in the same Africa row as this year. It turns out Churchill Safari Tours will be there as well so it will be fun.
Stayed at the Tropic Inn, which is certainly a step above the Brovard. A few little details ... such as no phone, no Internet service, etc. ... but they PROMISE this will all be taken care of by July! Sally is great at keeping on top of all this.
Ronnie was my guide and driver ...he sends his greetings to all and will be with us in July. And, of course, the children and everyone at the school send their love and are anxiously awaiting our return in July.
Have tons of ideas on what we can do to help but am still suffering from a little jet lag. Incidentally, save March 2 for the Grandmother of the Year award brunch. If you are within a 100 mile radius would love to have you come.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Sylvia Pays Christmas Visit To Uganda!
Sylvia will be visiting the school from December 1 - 6 to help prepare a Christmas Celebration and we are asking you to make a small contribution.
Please help us with a $35 donation to make Sylvia's Children enjoy the Holiday Season as they never did before!!!
With your $35 contribution to our Christmas Fund you will provide a child with the following:
Thank you very much!!!
Please help us with a $35 donation to make Sylvia's Children enjoy the Holiday Season as they never did before!!!
With your $35 contribution to our Christmas Fund you will provide a child with the following:
- Some Christmas Party Items
- A Blanket
- A Toy
- A Piece Of Clothing
Thank you very much!!!
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