Calling All Youth: Creative Ways to Give
from August 2008 Newsletter (Volume 3, Issue 2)
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Stephanie (girl on right) hosts her birthday
as a benefit for students in East Africa |
Volunteers, donors and members of the Asante Africa network have found creative
ways to give the gift of education. Much of the activity comes from students
and teens who have mobilized with innovative ideas and lots of energy. Some
fundraising is the result of our Kenya Maasai partners’ visit to schools throughout
the Bay area. Other activities are simply fueled by the great network of people with a
commitment to the programs and children of Asante Africa.
- After a visit from Maasai warriors Salaton Ole’ Ntutu and Sabore Ole
Oiye, a fifth grade class at Sunset School in Livermore, CA collected
$260 in their “loose change campaign.”
- Foothill High freshman, Stephanie, threw herself birthday party where
the “price” of admission was a child’s back-pack. Stephanie and her
party guests received a special treat when Salaton and Sabore joined
the festivities in Pleasanton, CA to personally thank them for their
generosity.
- On the East Coast, Miriam Dreyer’s fifth graders held a read-a-thon,
netting more than $2800. This motivating and educational idea is great
for students of all ages. It shows that through learning and literacy we
can support less fortunate children half a world away who wish for the
same opportunities. For more information on how to host or coordinate
a read-a-thon, take a look at the toolkit and follow the easy steps.
- As summer temperatures rise, lemonade stands are raising funds for
Asante Africa in Alabama, Florida and Texas. With just a few flyers to
promote their businesses, Mobile resident Antonia (age 4) and Avery
(age 6) of Texas have set up stands in their respective towns. They’re
busy raising awareness and dollars in business lobbies and neighborhoods.
- “Teenager at heart” Mike Carter threw himself a birthday party in
Livermore, CA and made Asante Africa the recipient of $600 in birthday
gift donations.
Interested in hosting an Asante Africa event? Click here.
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