Support a Classmate and a Worthy Cause

Erinn McGurn writes:

>>Dear Naomi,

With Spring comes much exciting news on SCALEAfrica's progress.

We are making great strides with our goal to restore the Chiutika Basic School in Mfuwe, Zambia. Construction is progressing rapidly and we are aiming to complete the new four classroom block by the end of June 2008. Next, we will fully furnish the classrooms and move onto new teacher housing and sanitation facilities. The local community is overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement at the prospect of a functioning school.

We are also delighted to report that SCALEAfrica recently received 501(c)(3) non-profit organization status. As a result, all donations are now tax deductible.

Since founding SCALEAfrica almost a year ago, we have raised over $65,000 towards our goal of $150,000 to fully rehabilitate the school. We are deeply appreciative of all the support received to date.

We now face a critical funding need of $35,000 to complete final construction of the building and fully furnish the classrooms. Please consider making a repeat or first time donation now. As always, donations are applied entirely towards direct costs on the ground.

Please visit our website, www.scaleafrica.org, to make an easy donation and for all the latest news and image galleries. The pictures tell the true story of the remarkable impact your help is having on this improvised community.
Deepest thanks for all your support.

Warm wishes,
Erinn McGurn & Guy Baron
www.scaleafrica.org