Saturday, January 26, 2008

Kahenge Computer Project

Hello Everyone,

Finally my Peace Corps grant proposal was accepted. This means that people can donate money through the Peace Corps (making this both a legal charity and a tax-deductible donation for you) to support my project. Our goal in to raise about $4800 to purchase 14 computers, furniture, and other upgrades for the computer lab. This will means the lab will have 20 computers, truly able to serve Kahenge Combined School. I've been teaching learners and teachers how to use the computers since the beginning of this year. Of course, it is a slow process, but it is very rewarding for me. Their enthusiasm towards learning (if only they applied it to their other subjects!) is so motivating. I know that a lot of people care about Africa and want to help its people. Well, this is really a fantastic chance, if I can say so. You will directly be helping the development of education at an under-funded school. I can guarentee that your money will be well-used, unlike many other charities. If you are intersted in donating, take a look at a page that I recently set it:

http://computersforkahenge.blogspot.com/

This page contains all the information you need to know about the project and how to donate. Also my mother has taken the project under her wing. Please contact her if you have questions. As you know, I am hard to reach!

My mother's email: Kathryn.OGorman@mpls.k12.mn.us


Thanks for your consideration!