Hope for Life - Mapalo Morning Glow Academy
the problem:
I am targeting the community of Chipulukusu located in Ndola, Zambia, Africa. This is very impoverished community where thousands of orphans due to AIDS live with either extended family or on the streets. A local orphanage/school was discovered in 2005 now called Mapalo Morning Glow Academy. My first issue I am tackling is the need for the students at the orphanage to have proper soccer uniforms as they have 3 teams that compete in tournaments. Cuurently, they borrow uniforms and equipment from other schools. I want to take my love of soccer and provide them with uniforms to empower the kids and give them pride in their school and their accomplishments where very little hope currently exists.
vital stats:
people impacted:
300people involved:
6why it's important:
I want to help others less fortunate than myself. I realize this is a big undertaking so I have chosen to take small steps in making the lives of the orphans in Chipulukusu a little better. My first step is to provide them with uniforms so they can be proud when they play and to realize that others in the world do care about them.
the plan of action:
I am currently raising money to buy uniforms and equipment. In March 2009, my family and I will be going to Ndola, Zambia, to work at the orphanage with the children and build relationships.
how you can get involved:
Other can help by either donating equipment, uniforms, and money to my project.
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