Dear friends, family, and friends of
NextAid,
NextAid is breaking ground this July in South
Africa! The kids and adults in Dennilton are so excited about their child
support center being built and we are too! We are still short of
our fundraising goals which will enable us to meet our building needs
while we are there.
Joe Kennedy, the eco-architect fulfilling our
vision, has recruited 2 other amazing experienced natural builders and
trainers from Builders Without Borders
(www.builderswithoutborders.org)
to come and help teach the local community how to build using
technologies that are sustainable and affordable. Two students in
architecture and 2 Ashoka
(www.ashoka.org)
fellows will also be joining us, each bringing their expertise and
cultural background into the mix to ensure a completely successful
kick-off for the multi-purpose center project.
We have also planned a 3 day AIDS Peer
Education Program (PEP) with Wendy Arnold, the founder of an extremely
successful program based in LA and operating in 23 countries. Wendy will
already be in South Africa, so we are lucky to have her also come to
Dennilton.
Other activities, such as music sessions,
theater, art, young kids activities will also take place during the July
workshops.
All those going to Dennilton are pitching in to
cover costs but we still have quite a bit to go. Please see the
attached description of our training program. In addition to travel costs
of the trainers, we need food for the local participants of the workshop
(15 adults for the building, 40 for the Peer training), accomodations,
building materials, ground transportation, and more.
This is probably the most crucial moment for us and your help now will
make a significant impact. It would be really great if donations
could be received by June 28th. Donations of any amount are greatly
appreciated. Or you can contribute via the website donation button
www.nextaid.org
Thank you so much for your support!
Checks should be made out to:
NextAid, A Project of Hope for Africa
3666 Westwood Blvd #202
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Best regards,
Lauren Segal
Co-Founder, NextAid
mobile 818-516-6959