One of the core values of Knowledge Infusion is giving. I received this note from one of our partners at Oracle and felt the need to make sure all 2500+ readers of the Infuser had a chance to see and participate. This type of work is truly what makes our community a special place and hopefully the note below will encourage you to contribute or begin your own initiative like this. To my friend at Oracle, congratulations and thank you for making the world and the HR community a special place.
Note below..
This is not a note I ever thought I would get to write, but I applied to volunteer to build a school in Kenya, Africa and on May 11th I am taking time off work to do just that.
Given that my manual skills to date have consisted of ordering a package from IKEA and then paying someone to put it together, I expect to be tested in many ways. Needless to say, my idea of roughing it is when I don't get a hotel room upgrade. However, when I read about these children and the work the school does, there was no choice: there is a crisis here. Many of the Masai tribe kids (located in the Africa bush) are in very bad shape. Aside from the obvious dangers of poverty, malnutrition, and HIV infection; sexual and physical abuse by forced childhood marriage and female circumcision are common.
I don't know much about parenting but I do know that none of the things above should be a factor in a child's life and a great education can make a big difference. I'm determined to at least make that happen for them.
Kenya is currently going through a period of civil unrest. This school, Sekenani, is a form of sanctuary as well as education for the children, and I need your help to rebuild it.
As well as the labor, I am committed to raising $4,000. This money will go directly to funding not only the building work but training the local people to ensure the school becomes self maintaining.
To help me reach my goal, please donate here. <[http://www.virginunite.com/Templates/fundraiser.aspx?nid=96e9b78a-cc3b-4c6e-b4e4 -bc0ba18184c1&id=71597969-0284-49d5-99be-bc624db43740]>
The currency shown is UK pounds which is roughly twice the value of the US dollar.
To learn more about Sekenani school and the amazing kids check out the Sekenani School site here. <[http://sekenanischool.org/]>
Thank you for reading, I hope you can find time in your day to join me in this effort.
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