By Chris Van Allen | Indiana University Graduate Student Volunteer
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank others, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
This year, Gatoto aims to raise funds for our food program and to provide furniture and materials for our newly dedicated classroom building. Gatoto's food program for next year is unfunded and is essential for getting students to the school and access to all the other opportunities that the environment provides. The food program provides two hot meals a day to every student - something not always readily available in Mukuru kwa Reuben. The meals give a higher level of nutrition, stability and comfort to students.
Gatoto's new building has transformed the school experience for upper school students who were previously educated in tin shacks. It alleviates overcrowding, and makes the summer heat less hot, and winter less cold. Having more space for students to learn promotes less noise, more concentration, and better opportunities to absorb class material. Unfortunately, the dilapidated and inadequate bench furniture is still being used, and we need to find money to replace it.
This Giving Tuesday, we don't plan to stop once the clock strikes midnight. Instead, we want it to be the starting point for Giving December, with the option for people to contribute to our goal beyond November 30th. So, throughout the whole month of December, any donations to our fundraiser, “Building Futures for Betty’s Legacy”, will go towards our goals of helping provide support for Gatoto's food program and new furniture.
More than ever, the students of Gatoto are in need of your support. Follow this link to give a donation starting today and throughout December! Also, we warmly invite you to a Zoom building dedication on December 4 in honor of our late founder, Betty Nyagoha. More information found at that link.
We thank you in advance for your generosity in this season and we hope to see you virtually at the dedication.
By Yassi Tamdji | Crowdfunding and Social Media Intern
By Yassi Tamdji | Crowdfunding and Social Media Intern
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