Posts Tagged ‘Togo’
Next Moves — Want to Visit?
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010We have had a quick update from Claire Quenum ~ the leader of FLORAISON
, our partner NGO on the ground in Togo. She is preparing a detailed report for us.
She has also been working as an advocate for maternal health. She has been encouraging the Head of State in Togo to launch a campaign for the reduction of maternal mortality. This was accomplished on September 14, 2010. A wonderful success and an important step for the women of Togo!
Claire has also been pursuing a project to build a unit to transform/process cassava. She hosted an officer from the Japanese Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire, and took him to visit Dédékè. The outline is for Japan to fund this project starting early next year. FLORAISON proposed this project for four villages, among which is Dédékè. This would be a wonderful opportunity for our village!
Claire also reports that the soap-making continues and is going well. She said that Phase I of the school building in very close to completion.
On a completely different note – we have had some interest from supporters in putting together a trip where they/you could travel with us and visit Togo and the village of Dédékè. If this is something that interests you, please let us know by adding a comment to that effect. If we can get a group together, it could be possible! Hope to hear from you.
BACHELORS, BIDDING, & BUILDING
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Wonderful evening! Our 2nd Annual Bachelor Auction & Wine Tasting Event was fabulous.
Sarah Canada, Natalie Huberman, Rebecca Boston
Melayha Fluke, Jen Johns
We had 12 great guys set, and then out of nowhere a 13th bachelor came out the crowd to offer himself up for auction! Love that!! It was a wild and crazy night.
We are happy to report that the proceeds from this auction will allow us to build the hand -washing stations and latrines for the primary school. We will be able to provide instruction in proper hygiene as well as maintenance of the composting latrines. We will also be able to furnish new desks and chairs for the classrooms. Amazing!
We want to thank the wonderful team of volunteers who worked so hard for many weeks to make the auction a success: Jen Johns, Connie Shepherd, Kelly Lough, Sarah Canada, Rebecca Boston, & Amanda Wildes. Also a special thank you to Melayha Fluke for coming from Humboldt County to help out, Kim Logsdon and Susan Schrader for helping with the check in and out.
Jen Johns & Bachelor Luke Scherba
Beautiful Guests !
Bachelor Scott Amick
- Bachelors Steve Muser, Derrick Kimura
Look What You Have Done!
Thursday, September 16th, 2010I have just received the latest photos from Togo and am sitting here with tears in my eyes. Seeing Phase I of the school close to completion is overwhelming.
To all of you who donated to LeapingStone this last year — hip-hip-hurrah! You have made this possible. Without you, none of this would have happened. Look what you have done!
Those of you who participated in last year’s Annie B fund drive helped to build this portion of the school. Your money was matched by grant money, which also helped. We are so grateful for your contribution and support.
We still have two weeks before the end of the Annie B drive for this year. Anyone who would like to get on board, please go to our donate page. All money coming to LeapingStone before September 30, 2010 goes into the Annie B fund and qualifies for matching grant funds.
We are gearing up for the Second Annual Bachelor Auction and Wine Tasting on October 1. We have a fabulous group of guys — all ages! If you live in the Chico area, please come to the event. Even if you are not in the market for a bachelor, it is a blast. We had so much fun last year. This year we have the addition of live music by CrazyGrass!Again, all proceeds will go toward Phase II of the school project.
Cheers,
Natalie
