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Tetra Laval International SA have chosen the kanga project to be their beneficiary charity this Christmas. Expensive Christmas cards have been replaced by a donation to us and an electronic card bearing a message of support for our sponsorship programme. We can't thank them enough. So thank you, thank you, thank you. We are really chuffed to get this support (can you tell?) and are keeping our fingers crossed that some of the many people who will get to know about us will perhaps become interested in helping a girl get the education she needs to get herself and her community out of poverty. We … read more »

Our volunteers have started updating the blog with their impressions and news of projects. We have plenty of both in the making so stay tuned in. But could not resist showing this picture today (not that one, although it's great, click on read more. Narrative to follow in a few days. … read more »

It would seem that the guys in Tanzania have not been following our orders of not feeding the volunteers (see previous post). Here are their first impressions sent by email. Nicole:"I will start with the house in Ilongero – it is lovely! We were all pleasantly surprised I think. We have been enjoying sitting out the back in the afternoons and taking in our view. Not to mention our lovely neighbours. We had dinner in Dar es Salaam with Gloria and Bonne before heading off to Dodoma. Gloria was wonderful and very helpful in getting us on the right bus – the bus stations can be a bit overwhelming … read more »

The pupils of Liberty Middle School in North Carolina have been busy fundraising to send a girl to school. They have had a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale and have left collection boxes in shops. It is always great to see young people getting an understanding of how hard life can be for their peers in Africa. We hope they carry on learning and extending the hand of friendship. Thank you guys. Today we also got this lovely email from an Australian teacher. "Your website is fantastic - just what I need to teach my Year 8 Geography class in Australia about why education/literacy is important, as part … read more »

"Many teenage girls who desperately want to finish their education live far from the safety of their villages and parents in huts that the locals call "ghettos.There they run the risk of attack so they do not have to walk up to 10km (six miles) twice a day to and from school." Taken from an article written on 4th March on the BBC News Africa. Read the full article and help us set in motion the building of our next hostel with a donation or a fundraiser. Building hostels in the grounds of secondary schools is by far the best option to, not only protect girls but to also help them get the results … read more »