In the Kasemeni school district of rural Kenya, the average class size for grades K-8 is an issue that would leave any American school administrator in tears. In the village of Gandini, the average classroom is packed to capacity at about 80 students with kids sitting on the floor, sharing desks, and even standing. In this school, the third grade is the biggest, housing upwards of 120 students within the same walls of a room only 20’x24’. Each grade is only allowed to use one classroom, not necessarily by rule, but by the fact that they don’t have the resources to build anything else to accommodate the overflow. Through the Hope for Kenya fundraiser, the burden will be partially lifted from these people’s shoulders as the generous funds will go towards building a two-room classroom for these children.
Use the widget to the right to donate what you can - registration for the Wod on Jan 26 starts at $100 - for this great cause!
Donation made! I've been meaning to post this for a while, and here it is: there is a ton of clothing that has been left behind for literally months at the box. If people don't claim it soon, I'm going to want to donate it to charity. Please do everyone a favor and bring your hoodies/jackets/whatever home with you so that everyone has a spot to hang up theirs when they come in. THANKS!
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