Help a Tanzanian Orphan Complete Primary School

Dear Supporters,

We'd like to draw your attention to a specific event which impacted many members of our GLK Community

On Saturday September 10^th at 3:27 in the afternoon local time, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck just 26.8 miles outside of Bukoba, Tanzania, the home of many of our students, trustees, and volunteers. The consequences were severe.  Reports tell of 17 fatalities and many injuries. Over 800 buildings were destroyed and most show some level of damage. 

Thankfully, no members of our community suffered serious injuries. However, some buildings and infrastructure in the local community sustained significant damage.

Most schools closed temporarily, although some have begun again.  Kibeta English Medium Primary School (KEMPS), which many of our primary school scholarship students attend, re-opened on September 19th. The boys dorm suffered some damage and one wall of the boys latrine collapsed (see photos below).

Many families are now without a home; These include GLK Trustee Judith Bukambu and her husband Solomon.  Their home was basically destroyed with the damaged walls too unsteady to remain.

Supporters, we are calling on you to please help us rebuild our community.  To help, please make a donation through GlobalGiving and indicate in the memo that you would like this to be designated for "earthquake/school recovery"

Thank you so much for your support.  We know that with your help, in due time our community will com back stronger than ever.

Asante sana.  Thank you very much.

Links:

• All Africa article about Earthquake

AnnaGrace, our soon-to-be primary school graduate was number four in her class this term at Kibeta English Medium Primary School in Bukoba, Tanzania. She loves to study and is a diligent student.  She especially enjoys math.

AnnaGrace had a difficult childhood with her family disintegrating when she was very young; She sought refuge with her godfather to protect her life. In the years since these traumatic events, AnnaGrace has enjoyed a GLK scholarship which gave her a new academic home with quality care and protection.

We are happy to see AnnaGrace blossom over the years. She also developed a special friend in Austria through the GlobalGiving/GLK scholarship family; this friend offers her encouragement and perspective on life.

In May, we were able to purchase special books and study guides to help her prepare for the Standard Seven national exams which all prospective primary school graduates face in September (See photo with Atlas).

But we are also about fun, and AnnaGrace has not had enough of this in her life. GLK intern Philemon recently took her on a shopping trip to the border town of Mutukula and purchased some special dresses and shoes. She was thrilled and enjoyed her new look! AnnaGrace is growing up.

Thank you all who support us through GlobalGiving. Keep AnnaGrace, Editha, Eveline, ….. in your thoughts and prayers and give generously to their future.

Asante sana! Thank you!

Links:

• GLK Student Fund