Panda Express in Sugarhouse is hosting a fundraising event for OFDC on Friday, October 23rd! For one day only, 20% of your purchase will be donated to OFDC when you present the flyer at the register.
If you are interested in attending, please e-mail us at ofdc@ofdc.org to get a flyer. Remember, the event is only taking place at the Sugarhouse location and you MUST bring the flyer with you.
Thank you for your support!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Kenya Trip 2009: Part Two
Koiyaki Guiding School
GPS: 1 degree South, 24.426 and 35 degrees East 20.532
After a long and bumpy ride from Narok into the Mara, we met up with Simon and Agnes Nkoitoi and journeyed to the Koiyaki Guiding School. We spent a few days visiting with Maasai students studying to become safari guides, learning more about Maasai culture and admiring the local wildlife.
Elephants are regular visitors to the area surrounding the Koiyaki Guiding School. Contrary to popular belief, elephants are very fierce and dangerous!
Olpukoti Primary School
GPS: 0 degrees South, 54.193 and 35 degrees East, 36.756.
We traveled with Simon to his shamba (farm) in Melelo, located in the hills north of Narok. While there we visited Olpukoti, the primary school where Agnes works as a teacher.
Every year OFDC provides 40 Olpukoti students with new uniforms and underwear. Uniforms are required to attend school and, thanks to your donations, these children can continue their educations!
*Agnes is in the back row, far left.
Narok AIDS Clinic
Back in Narok, we visited a woman named Lucy, a clinical counselor working at an AIDS clinic.
Lucy kindly has assisted OFDC by teaching 4 women's training seminars. The 1,050 Maasai women who attended benefited from her knowledge and the fact that she is a woman. It is a rare opportunity for them to receive answers to important questions, as they are too afraid to ask the men.
Enkusero Primary School
GPS: 0 degrees South, 30.344 and 35 degrees East, 47.350
Enkusero Primary School is a small school in the rural rolling hills of the Interior. The community is very poor and the school has many needs.
This latrine was funded by YOUR donations! Clean latrines are necessary to keep girls, especially, in school. They no longer have to fear the boys peeking at them!
Ololongoi Primary School
Olepolos Primary School
A well is currently being built for this school with materials purchased by OFDC. The parents donate their labor and 20% of the total cost, giving the community ownership of the project.We would like to thank Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation for donating the funds to make this possible!
Olemeisi Primary School
Like many of the schools in the area, the buildings are less than desirable and there is a chronic lack of water. The school has a need for new latrines so that the girls can have some much-required privacy.
Water is currently being drawn from this very dangerous unfinished well. The head teacher is requesting a new well to save the children from having to make the long trek to water from a safer place. A new well would provide clean water for up to 600 people!
Safe House
Before our return to the United States we were sure to visit with the girls living in the safe house. The teen girls are lucky to have a place to stay that protects them from having to be circumcised and becoming young brides. These girls see school as their only hope and the only possible way out of traditional child marriages. YOUR donations keep these girls and others in school and enable them to have a future.
Leah, Alicent, Masi and Florence smile as they walk to school. They are grateful to you, their sponsors for helping them pursue their dreams of becoming educated, liberated women.
Thank you for your support!
Remember, even as little as a dollar makes a difference.
GPS: 1 degree South, 24.426 and 35 degrees East 20.532
After a long and bumpy ride from Narok into the Mara, we met up with Simon and Agnes Nkoitoi and journeyed to the Koiyaki Guiding School. We spent a few days visiting with Maasai students studying to become safari guides, learning more about Maasai culture and admiring the local wildlife.
Elephants are regular visitors to the area surrounding the Koiyaki Guiding School. Contrary to popular belief, elephants are very fierce and dangerous!
Olpukoti Primary School
GPS: 0 degrees South, 54.193 and 35 degrees East, 36.756.
We traveled with Simon to his shamba (farm) in Melelo, located in the hills north of Narok. While there we visited Olpukoti, the primary school where Agnes works as a teacher.
Every year OFDC provides 40 Olpukoti students with new uniforms and underwear. Uniforms are required to attend school and, thanks to your donations, these children can continue their educations!*Agnes is in the back row, far left.
Narok AIDS Clinic
Back in Narok, we visited a woman named Lucy, a clinical counselor working at an AIDS clinic.
Lucy kindly has assisted OFDC by teaching 4 women's training seminars. The 1,050 Maasai women who attended benefited from her knowledge and the fact that she is a woman. It is a rare opportunity for them to receive answers to important questions, as they are too afraid to ask the men.
Enkusero Primary School
GPS: 0 degrees South, 30.344 and 35 degrees East, 47.350
Enkusero Primary School is a small school in the rural rolling hills of the Interior. The community is very poor and the school has many needs.
This latrine was funded by YOUR donations! Clean latrines are necessary to keep girls, especially, in school. They no longer have to fear the boys peeking at them!
Ololongoi Primary School
Olepolos Primary School
A well is currently being built for this school with materials purchased by OFDC. The parents donate their labor and 20% of the total cost, giving the community ownership of the project.We would like to thank Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation for donating the funds to make this possible!
Olemeisi Primary School
Like many of the schools in the area, the buildings are less than desirable and there is a chronic lack of water. The school has a need for new latrines so that the girls can have some much-required privacy.
Water is currently being drawn from this very dangerous unfinished well. The head teacher is requesting a new well to save the children from having to make the long trek to water from a safer place. A new well would provide clean water for up to 600 people!Safe House
Before our return to the United States we were sure to visit with the girls living in the safe house. The teen girls are lucky to have a place to stay that protects them from having to be circumcised and becoming young brides. These girls see school as their only hope and the only possible way out of traditional child marriages. YOUR donations keep these girls and others in school and enable them to have a future.
Leah, Alicent, Masi and Florence smile as they walk to school. They are grateful to you, their sponsors for helping them pursue their dreams of becoming educated, liberated women.Thank you for your support!
Remember, even as little as a dollar makes a difference.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
OFDC Fundraising Event at Panda Express in Omaha Tuesday 10/13
OFDC is having a fundraising event at Panda Express (168th and Maple location only) this Tuesday, October 13th all day.
If you are interested in being part of this event, please email ofdc@ofdc.org for a flyer. If you have the flyer, Panda Express will donate 20% of your purchase to OFDC. This is a great opportunity to donate to OFDC and eat some good Chinese Food!
If you are interested in being part of this event, please email ofdc@ofdc.org for a flyer. If you have the flyer, Panda Express will donate 20% of your purchase to OFDC. This is a great opportunity to donate to OFDC and eat some good Chinese Food!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
OFDC Garage Sale Fundraiser!
OFDC Board members in Omaha have urged their family and friends to clean out their closets in support of OFDC! If you're in the Omaha area on Saturday, October 10th please stop by for some fantastic deals. 100% of the proceeds will go to OFDC. Not only will you be able to buy great items, but in doing so you will help empower women, educate children, and provide health care for all. Thanks for making a difference!
The Details:
Multi Family Sale in the Regency Area
9901 Harney Pkwy S, Omaha, NE
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Designer adult/kids/baby clothing
Household & Kitchen items
TVs & Electronics
Books, toys, and much more!
Cash only please. Rain or Shine.
Household & Kitchen items
TVs & Electronics
Books, toys, and much more!
Cash only please. Rain or Shine.
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