One-Dollar Project Update
Trip to Samburu - Antony's School Fees
The following is a report from Kazumichi Shiojiri regarding the recent trip to Samburu and an update about Antony Muriuki.
"We went to Samburu village and donated food and medicine recently. They were so happy as always and really appreciated the medicine this time especially since many of them had been sick from the cold weather. Here is the breakdown of the money spent in Kenyan Shillings (Ksh = /)."
Tablets for Malaria 800/
Vermicide 1500/
Pain Killer 1000/
Syrup for Cough 2000/
Piliton 1500/
Biscuits & Candy 1000/
Ugali 3000/
Total 10,800/ = $157.43
Current exchange rate is $1 - 68.6/
Samburu Tribe - Expressing their gratitude!
Report from Kazumichi
"I must also explain about Antony's fees. According to the list of fees Principal Kariuki had given me, 3rd term was to be 4,500/ but due to the high inflation, the fee was raised to 8,500/, plus a tuition fee of 1,300/. Therefore, the total amount came out to be 9,800/. Principal Kariuki told me that other parents have been complaining about the fees, but he cannot do much to act against the inflation."
We at beyoki feel truly unfortunate to hear such news. We are also told that food that used to cost a mere 40/ has rose to 70-100/ in price. Any assistance we can give the children and parents in Kenya is our goal and we hope to work along side many of you and thank you truly for your generous contributions and support! We could not do this without each of you!!
Below is the breakdown of our expenses and spending over the last 6 months.
We have many new goals in the future - and one is to build a library for these children and to improve their computer laboratory! We are looking at a goal of 400,000/ = $5,800. Step by step I believe we can achieve what we set our minds out to do.
Let us know if you are interested in visiting the beautiful country of Kenya next summer as well!!
Kazumichi on behalf of all the staff, parents and children of ACEF send their utmost appreciation and thanks to all of you!! They are grateful for everybody's generous and kind contributions and sincerity.
On behalf of beyoki - I want to thank each and everyone of you as well.
These missions could not be completed without the help of each of you.
Let us continue to work towards a better world...
Thank you!
Arigatou!
Asante Sana!
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