OBRIEN SCHOOLS FOR THE MAASAI NFP
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April 29, 2012
This is a charity that is bringing hope to a village where there had been little hope. Their dream was to have their children educated. Five years ago the O'Brien school accepted this challenge and through the help of family and friends built a school for 400 children. A well was dug, electricity was brought to the village. The children are being educated, they are being fed two healthy meals a day, they have fresh drinking water and are practicing personal hygiene. A vocatonal center, for the women was started and the women are sewing and making jewelry to earn money for their families. A garden and trees have been planted to provide fresh produce. Food is being sent from America and the women are learning how to make healthy meals from what they have. All of this is life changing for this village, but especially for the young girls. The girls are married at an early age if they are not in school. If they are in school and doing well they are allowed to continue their education. This education is allowing for the possibility of a bright future for these girls and their village. One hundred percent of the funds collected and donations made go directly to the school. This is a grass roots organization, made up of caring generous people who want to make a positive difference in this world.
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I think it is being run extremely well. I would love to see a more steady stream of donations so that we would know how much money we had to work with. I would like to see a dormitory for volunteers and teachers.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
How did you learn about this organization?
My dear friend cmae back from the village and told me about their request for a school. She asked me if I would help and after hearing the story I said aboslutely!
What is this organization's top short-term priority?
education of the children
What is its top priority in the long run?
education of the children so they will be able to continue on to secondary school. and a successful vocational center for the women that is run by the women.
April 19, 2012
I have been to the school three times and the progress each time is exponential. From the physical structures to the education of the children it is amazing to see the continued momentum. Unlike some other organizations 100% of every dollar goes directly to the school.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 18, 2012
It's not often that you see a grassroots organization make as large as an impact as the The O'Brien School for the Maasai has, not only in Tanzania but also right in Hinsdale and the surrounding communities where the volunteers live. To know that you can change the life course of a child is an amazing thing. In a few short years we have transformed a village into a learning meca for children and their parents. We have brought in water and electricity to a school with 320 children. Our library has over 3,000 books and our women's center is empowering our women to help provide for their families. Our volunteers have gone back again and again and again to help because they understand the impact they are having on these children and their families. This is an organization with a lot of heart and passion.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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