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.
DONATE NOW!
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
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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.
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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.
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CONTACT: Amefika Geuka
Telephone:
(561) 689-1536
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