Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Schools for Darfur Proposal

Darfur is described by the United Nations as the humanitarian crisis of our time. In an effort to contribute to the future peace and stability in this volatile region of Sudan, I am organizing a fundraiser to raise money for the education of the children displaced and affected by this catastrophic genocide.


The fundraiser itself will take place March 24, 2007 at Portland State University in the Multicultural Center. The event includes light refreshments, musical entertainment, a presentation and slide show, an art sale and silent auction or raffle. The goal of this venture is to raise $50,000 that will be donated through Save The Children, who I am working with, to ensure that the money is spent solely on providing classroom kits, teacher training and building renovation and remodeling. The exact breakdown of funds is currently being researched and I can provide exact numbers in the near future.


In addition to this event a group of my students is working on putting together a short Power Point Presentation that will give a brief history of the region and conflict, the need for education and aid as a means for peace and a way students can help contribute to this noble and critical endeavor.


After the presentation we are looking for volunteer classrooms to sell bracelets provided by Save The Children. Classes will pledge to sell 50, 75, 100 and 150 bracelets for a dollar a piece, this number will be matched by a pledge donor, either a small company or individual, on the condition that all the bracelets are sold. The class will be matched with a comparable donor. We also welcome parents to step forward and match the amount their child or their child’s class raises.


Dates for the presentations are made upon appointment. No amount or effort is too small, this is truly a dire need and we will all be eternally grateful for your support.


Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments and to set up an appointment for your classroom, middle, elementary or high school, book club group or any other club that has a desire to help the children in Darfur.


Thank you.

Most Sincerely,

Lua Masumi

darfur.children@gmail.com

at 10:47 AM

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