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For a girl growing up poor in Africa, a single item can stand between her and an education. It might be a pair of shoes. It might be a notebook and a few pencils. Or it might be that, struggle as they might, her parents simply cannot raise enough money for school fees.
As children around the world start school during the next few weeks, we're thinking about the children in communities where we work who yearn to return to school, but cannot. What if we could provide those children with the one item that threatens to disrupt their education?
Children like 16-year-old Abdulai, who lives in Chereponi, a district in northern Ghana. Abdulai has been a star student all her life. But when she lost her father two years ago, she was forced to drop out of school. Instead of going to class so she could pursue her dream of becoming a journalist, she spent her days selling soap in the market.
Her story could have ended there - if it weren't for supporters like you. Today, Abdulai has a full scholarship, and she is back in school, poised to begin her last year of senior high school and brimming with confidence. "I see the sky as my starting point to greatness," she says.
You can give a child like Abdulai the opportunity to shine. Donate now and give her the one thing that might be standing in her way.
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Dear FB Family,
The countdown to my Birthday has begun. To honor the blessings of the year bestowed to me, I would like to raise money to buy school shoes for girls in Africa, for I know only too well (first hand) what this means. Please help me, every little bit counts!
Happy early birthday Scholastica! Thank you for thinking of all the school girls in Africa who need shoes, uniforms and other supplies. Thanks in advance to you and your friends for their donations to celebrate your birthday! Happy birthday!
Thank you. I hope some people will come forward and support me with this.
I´m portuguese and you are begging me money? I can support your ideia, but no money, because I need it for living the day after the today... Sorry...
I'm in the same situation as you... :-(
For a girl growing up poor in Africa, a single item can stand between her and an education. It might be a pair of shoes. It might be a notebook and a few pencils. Or it might be that, struggle as they might, her parents simply cannot raise enough money for school fees.
was about to donate and do not have my card on me. but be sure that I will get it and donate asap.
I tried to give money to send a girl back to school, but I couldn't, because in the donation form, even if you choose a Country not in the US, you are compelled to choose a State in the USA! The option "Not in the US" doesn't exist. Please correct the form.
In the USA, I am considered poor, but I'm far wealthier than many others. I still have a roof over my head and food to eat, despite that I have a restricted income. I often live day to day and hand to mouth, especially if I am responsible to my debtors on a monthly basis. But I can't resist giving $10 from my annual income to these young women. I'm not often able to give to worthy causes. However, when organizations ask for money, they don't expect people who are unable to make donations to...
…In the USA, I am considered poor, but I'm far wealthier than many others. I still have a roof over my head and food to eat, despite that I have a restricted income. I often live day to day and hand to mouth, especially if I am responsible to my debtors on a monthly basis. But I can't resist giving $10 from my annual income to these young women. I'm not often able to give to worthy causes. However, when organizations ask for money, they don't expect people who are unable to make donations to contribute. Your goodwill is quite enough. Those who can't afford to do so, let other people know about Camfed. Money will come, and putting the word out is incredibly valuable.