How Are The Children?

Among the most fabled tribes of Africa, are the fearsome warriors of the mighty Masai. The traditional greeting among these warriors when they meet others is the question, "How are the children?"

This traditional greeting among the Masai acknowledges the high value that the Masai always place on their children's well-being. Even warriors with no children of their own always give the traditional answer: "All the children are well," meaning, of course, that peace and safety prevail, that the priorities of protecting the young, the powerless, are in place, that Masai society has not forgotten its reason for being, its proper functions and responsibilities. "All the children are well" means that life is good. It means that the daily struggles of existence do not preclude proper caring for the young.

So, today, we are greeting everyone with the question, "How are the children?"

At the end of our day, we want to proclaim, "All the children of Joseph Littles are well." Your support can help us reach our goal of raising $150,000 for these children. We know that working together, we can reach our goal and we will be able to answer "All the children are well."


We have made a modest beginning with just over $5,000.00 from small contributions all across the country. While billion dollar bailouts are being considered for Wall Street, your support is needed to keep the doors open for this school which is helping the least of us. CLICK HERE to make a secure online donation.

Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba Charter School has redirected the lives of students who are now graduating from high school and headed to college - a prospect that many of them never considered when they began their journey with Joseph Littles in the 2nd grade 10 years ago. This year alone, enrollment has increased from 64 in September 2008, to 120 students at the beginning of February. That is nearly 100% growth in the past 5 months!

This school is the outgrowth of the vision of Amefika Geuka, its founder, first Head Master, and currently, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Grounded in the Nguzo Saba Principles, strong community values, and an unwavering belief in the potential of the children and families served, this school has survived against tremendous odds to celebrate their 10th Anniversary on January 20, 2009, the date on which this country inaugurated its first President of African ancestry!

President Barack Obama declared that failing to improve classroom instruction is "morally unacceptable for our children." Among the initiatives supported by the President is a commitment to double the funding for Charter Schools.

"No issue is more pressing than education. ... It is the civil rights issue of our generation," says Arne Duncan, the Secretary of Education.

iZania.com is a proud sponsor of this fundraising drive to support the Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School, in West Palm Beach Florida. This school is a role model for succeeding against all odds to meet the needs of students and families that the Public School system gave up on.

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If contributing by check, your tax deductible contribution should be mailed to:
Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School
5829 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407
ATTN: Amefika Geuka

Our only failure in response to this appeal would be to do nothing. Any contribution is acceptable. Be as generous as your means will allow.

 

	Donate $25.00 and receive a copy of the book, Sit Yo' Mama Down! The Story of An African-Centered Public Charter School At the Joseph Littles-NGUZO SABA Charter School, the goal of every student is to achieve such a high level of success that they will be able to retire their "Mama" from the hard work that she has endured on their behalf. CLICK HERE to make a secure online donation.
	Donate $50.00 or more and receive the book AND the Joseph Littles-NGUZO SABA Charter School DVD. This documentary provides a unique insight into the story of parents, children, staff and board members of this school that has taken on the challenge of achieving excellence with children the Public School system rejected. CLICK HERE to make a secure online donation.

 

CONTACT: Amefika Geuka Telephone: (561) 689-1536