By Pamela Collett | Communications
The day of writing this update, 4 March 2013, is a special day… national elections in Kenya.
And Hot Sun Foundation is a special educational program for youth - the only comprehensive filmmaking school and production center, located in Kibera, Nairobi, East Africa's largest slum.
Hot Sun Foundation and Kibera Film School are working for peace with community groups and through showing our videos everywhere.
We have the support of some amazing people in Nairobi and beyond.
Meet one of our supporters:
Tazim Elkington, who calls herself: The Indian Black Butterfly! Paradigm Shifter, Trainer, Writer, Speaker and Poet Her motto is: Truth is when what people think, say and do are in harmony! www.tazim.net
For several years, Tazim has worked as a volunteer with the youth at Hot Sun Foundation to inspire and challenge them regarding their commitment, initiative, identity and teamwork. Her contribution has been invaluable.
Here's what she wrote in an email after her most recent session at Hot Sun Foundation:
Hi All, What an amazing morning!! I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for bringing me into your space and help shift mindsets.
Here's what Tazim posted on facebook:
It is my honour and pleasure to be part of this wonderful journey for the amazing work you and the teams do (at Hot Sun Foundation) ! I thank you all for the opportunity! My best Tazim Elkington
Tazim describes herself as "an ardent supporter" of Hot Sun Foundation.
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Today mark on your calendar Wed. 13 March 2013.
At 9 am Eastern Daylight Time (Washington DC, USA), on Wed. 13 March, Global Giving will give you the opportunity to become an "ardent supporter" of Hot Sun Foundation.
Wed. 13 March 2013 9 am EDT is the opening of Global Giving Matching Day where every donation will be matched by 30%.
But do not wait… the matching funds can be depleted within two hours.
Join Tazim as an "ardent supporter".
Make a donation to http://www.globalgiving.org/3632 on Wed. 13 March between 9 - 10 am Eastern Daylight Time (USA).
Many thanks.
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