Restoration Project Resource Center

September 28, 2022

Dear Partner,

Restoration Project Resource is always grateful for your partnership and support. We cannot do this work without you. Please continue to encourage us with your support and contributions because they motivate us to build resilience even in the face of challenges.

Like we always say, there is strength in numbers. We can accomplish so much and are more effective when we put resources together to bring smiles and hope to individuals who lack the strength to fight after hitting a brick wall and are hopeless. Empowering them to face their challenges head-on through the acquisition of skills and giving them the tools for easy transition is not possible without your support and contribution. This is why we are forever grateful to you.

The following are updates since our May report was posted in June 2022.

• Two classes are currently running: Python Essentials and Introduction to Computer/Microsoft Office
• Our second job readiness workshop is scheduled for the first week of November.
• Two classes will be starting in October: Data Entry and Financial Literacy
• Our 2022 Graduation Celebration for all program graduates comes up the third week of December 2022.

As we continue to bring these skills and give tools for socioeconomic empowerment to our community, we face various challenges and need more funding. Areas, where we need funding, are:

1. Funding support for interpreters. We have turned away a few potential beneficiaries because of language barriers.
2. Funding or donation of computer systems. Few of our participants went through the excruciating pain of using their cell phones as computers because they were eager to take the courses we offer but did not meet the hardware requirements.
3. Funding for our internship programs. As part of the curriculum for our Data Entry class, graduates are encouraged to participate in the paid internship program. But their paid employment does not permit them to do this. And because we do not want to deprive them of that income since we cannot augment the income, they have been turning down internship opportunities. These internships give them more skills and tools for better-paying jobs.

We appreciate your support, it means a great deal to us. And our program graduates are always thankful for the opportunities to access our products and service; they are forever grateful because we are changing the trajectory of poverty and financial struggles. By giving them access to skills development, we are not only giving them opportunities to gain wealth, but we are also transforming their lives and impacting their generations. We are open to constructive advice and corrections and are happy to answer your questions or clear any doubts. We also covet your insights to help us do better and become more impactful. Do not forget to leave us words of encouragement, they give our team the push to continue to be selfless. Please feel free to email me!

Please continue to help change the lives of girls and women one person at a time. Let our Little drops of water, your little grains of sand, make a mighty ocean, and your little bits of kindness for eternity! We are inspired to do this work because we can count on you. Thank you for your commitment and support!

Help share our work on your social media platforms and support our Project at:
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THANK YOU for your support. For questions, contact me at eookupa@restorationpi.org.

 

Sincerely,

Edith Okupa