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UniversalGiving is thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Carr Educational Foundation- Daraja Academy!
Founded by a Bay Area couple, The Carr Educational Foundation works to provide a transformative education to gifted African girls who would otherwise have few opportunities for a better life. The Foundation’s first school, the Daraja Academy in Kenya, offers students not only traditional classes, but also an education in areas such as sustainable gardening, sex education, and women’s empowerment so that, by the time they leave the school, girls have to tools to reach out to their communities and improve their life and their society. On top of all that- the school is the first free school in East Africa offering secondary education to girls!
Check out their organization profile page here
Watch Girls of Daraja, winner of the Jury Prize at the “Lights. Camera. Help” film festival:
The Girls Of Daraja
The rising cost of living in Uganda has led people to take to the streets in protest in recent days. Thursday, an intended solidarity “walk to work” day, turned violent as authorities reportedly used disproportionate amounts of force resulting in many of the peaceful protesters being taken to the hospital or to prison. In an attempt to halt the spread of these protests, many opposition political leaders have been arrested, including Kizza Besigye, the runner up in the recent presidential elections. As police continue to assault protesters with beatings, tear gas, rubber bullets, and in some reported instances live ammunition, civilians continue to pour in to local hospitals.
UniversalGiving’s partner Groundwork Opportunities is working tirelessly in Uganda to report the truth on the recent uprising and to provide support to the victims of police violence. GO’s team is currently working directly with the civilian victims of the demonstrations and have made direct contact with a local hospital in Kampala to help these innocent bystanders.
Media Sources: New York Times, BBC News, Groundwork Opportunities
How can you help Ugandans caught in the violence?
Support Groundwork Opportunities efforts by donating to their Stop the Violence in Uganda campaign. 100% of donations made through UniversalGiving will go directly to Groundwork Opportunities, and in turn they are sending 100% of donations to the Mulago Hospital in order to help them care for the victims of violence.
Gift Package: Hand washing prevents spread of disease
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The World Health Organization estimates that washing hands with soap and water could reduce diarrheal disease-associated deaths by up to 50%. Proper handwashing kills germs and also prevents the spread of diseases like Ebola, COVID-19, and
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Gift Package: Improve Nutrition with Fresh Fruit at Papa's House
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A key to child development is good nutrition. The children of Papa's House in Nepal receive three wholesome meals a day, usually consisting of rice and vegetables, complemented whenever possible with fresh fruit. The benefits of good nutrition carry
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Gift Package: Make Winter Warm for Children at Papa's House
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Winters are cold in Nepal. Each child is fitted with a sweater or sweatshirt and a winter jacket. In addition, shoes or sneakers are purchased for each child. With the inevitable wear and tear and the natural growth of the children, each year a new
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Gift Package: Help Support a Child at Papa's House for a Year
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$150 a month (or $5 a day), on average, will cover the cost of providing for all of the expenses, including food, clothing, education (tuition, school uniform, books, and supplies) and health care, for a child living at Papa's House.
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Gift Package: Mosquito Nets Save Lives From Malaria
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Malaria is the 2nd leading cause of death from diseases in Africa, after HIV/AIDS. Over half a million people die from malaria every year, mostly children younger than five years old. Only about 5% of children sleep under a net, and every day 3,000
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Gift Package: Helping cancer victims
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With the pandemic this driving service has been suspended but the NEED remains fro transport, support etc. Let Kids Be Kids, Inc. drives Cancer patients to their doctor appointments. This is organized logistically by the American Cancer Society.
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Gift Package: SURGERY, Locate, Transport, and 2 Week Hospital Stay for 1 Woman
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Through this pandemic, our grantees continue to empower women and prevent childbirth injuries through adapted services: * Referring/Transporting women to partner hospitals for safe childbirth * Counseling domestic violence victims w/options *
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Gift Package: Maintain ARENA website for women seeking care for 2 months
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Through this pandemic, our grantees continue to empower women and prevent childbirth injuries through adapted services: * Referring/Transporting women to partner hospitals for safe childbirth * Counseling domestic violence victims w/options *
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Gift Package: Support Terrewode's Counseling Hotline During COVID-19
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Through this pandemic, our grantees continue to empower women and prevent childbirth injuries through adapted services: * Referring/Transporting women to partner hospitals for safe childbirth * Counseling domestic violence victims w/options *
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Gift Package: Sponsor a Child For a Year
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Every child has the right to live a life free from poverty, malnourishment, and worry. This program allows you to provide shelter, food, education, healthcare, and clothing for a child in need. Your donation of $360.00 (for full-year support)
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