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Much welcome Moolah
Nov. 17th, 2003 09:41 pmYAY!!
The two art sales went through!!!:) That means my rent is paid,I can breathe! overdue bills paid, AND 10% gets right on its way to these projects I've wanted to help out with:
(1)This should COMPLETE the funds needed for Peace Corps Volunteer Project #526-159 for Brick ovens in Paraguay!!:):)!!:
"In the community of San Patricio, Paraguay, over 85% of the households currently cook on the ground. The children and animals are exposed to the fire, and the lack of ventilation keeps the smoke in the kitchen, causing health issues such as chronic respiratory infections and eye problems. To alleviate these problems, the community has decided to build mud-brick ovens for 24 families. The brick oven burns wood more efficiently and allows smoke to escape from the house. Each family will plant at least 10 trees on their property in an effort to have firewood for the future and will supply transportation of materials, skilled masons, mixing clay, and tools. They are requesting your assistance to pay for 24 chimneys, 24 ovens, 24 stove tops, rebar, and bricks." (from the site at peacecorps.org/projects)
(2) Peace Corps Volunteer Project #688-125- Sheouba School Construction
"Sheouba is a small village located in the southernmost part of Mali, in the region of Sikasso. The villagers are subsistence farmers and, for the most part, uneducated and illiterate. In 1999, upon the arrival of the first teachers, Sheouba undertook construction of a three room cement schoolhouse. The government promised to provide 50 percent of the building funds and to date no money had been received, the building stands unfinished and falling into disrepair. At present, the children attend classes in the village under trees, sitting on benches with tablets on their laps or sitting on rock and the ground. Each time it rains class is cancelled and school lessons are either made up or never done. The children's ability to learn is hindered by both the makeshift environment and a lack of resources. The Partnership Program are requesting your assistance in helping this community purchase cement, sheet metal, nails, and wood to complete the school as well as purchase books, desks, blackboards and tables. These children need and deserve a proper learning environment."
and (3) The Book Certificate Program of World Libraries Partnership
(Donations to the WLP Book Certificate Fund give libraries in Africa the opportunity to purchase new books and materials.)
www.worldlibraries.org
:):):)
*does little dance*
Life is GOOD. Ok, the second project still has a long WAYS to go before it's funded but it feels good to be able to send SOMETHING towards it. I want them all funded ASAP so they can get going!
Just got back from my show in Illinois- I'll post installation pics soon!Exhausting but GREAT time.:)
The two art sales went through!!!:) That means my rent is paid,I can breathe! overdue bills paid, AND 10% gets right on its way to these projects I've wanted to help out with:
(1)This should COMPLETE the funds needed for Peace Corps Volunteer Project #526-159 for Brick ovens in Paraguay!!:):)!!:
"In the community of San Patricio, Paraguay, over 85% of the households currently cook on the ground. The children and animals are exposed to the fire, and the lack of ventilation keeps the smoke in the kitchen, causing health issues such as chronic respiratory infections and eye problems. To alleviate these problems, the community has decided to build mud-brick ovens for 24 families. The brick oven burns wood more efficiently and allows smoke to escape from the house. Each family will plant at least 10 trees on their property in an effort to have firewood for the future and will supply transportation of materials, skilled masons, mixing clay, and tools. They are requesting your assistance to pay for 24 chimneys, 24 ovens, 24 stove tops, rebar, and bricks." (from the site at peacecorps.org/projects)
(2) Peace Corps Volunteer Project #688-125- Sheouba School Construction
"Sheouba is a small village located in the southernmost part of Mali, in the region of Sikasso. The villagers are subsistence farmers and, for the most part, uneducated and illiterate. In 1999, upon the arrival of the first teachers, Sheouba undertook construction of a three room cement schoolhouse. The government promised to provide 50 percent of the building funds and to date no money had been received, the building stands unfinished and falling into disrepair. At present, the children attend classes in the village under trees, sitting on benches with tablets on their laps or sitting on rock and the ground. Each time it rains class is cancelled and school lessons are either made up or never done. The children's ability to learn is hindered by both the makeshift environment and a lack of resources. The Partnership Program are requesting your assistance in helping this community purchase cement, sheet metal, nails, and wood to complete the school as well as purchase books, desks, blackboards and tables. These children need and deserve a proper learning environment."
and (3) The Book Certificate Program of World Libraries Partnership
(Donations to the WLP Book Certificate Fund give libraries in Africa the opportunity to purchase new books and materials.)
www.worldlibraries.org
:):):)
*does little dance*
Life is GOOD. Ok, the second project still has a long WAYS to go before it's funded but it feels good to be able to send SOMETHING towards it. I want them all funded ASAP so they can get going!
Just got back from my show in Illinois- I'll post installation pics soon!Exhausting but GREAT time.:)
