JAMAICA
Jamaica is known for its blue Caribbean beaches, rich blue mountain coffee, Bob Marley, the fastest man in the world – Usain Bolt, and its food, but people often fail to recognize the hardships and troubles the people face in this ‘paradise’.
OUR DISTRICT PROJECT
This year’s district project is Project Educate. The goal of Project Educate is to improve the quality of education in Jamaica, one school at a time. It’s the first of its kind – a joint project between the Pacific Northwest District and the Jamaica District.
OUR GOALS
Our monetary goal is $30,000; with this money we will help aid three different schools in Jamaica. Our goal is to provide library equipment, such as computers and printers, and classroom supplies, such as pencils and notebooks. Another goal is to rebuild the library of Wakefield Primary School, which was burnt down in April. Additional contributions include funding the tuition of two students for the 2013-2014 school year.
OUR PROGRESS (Aug 13-27)
Eastside Rally: $1,200.00
PNW Kiwanis DCON: $970.00
Seattle Rally: $500.00
Canadian Rally: $120.00
TOTAL: $2,790.00
How will you contribute to the change?
GET INVOLVED!
On the club level, members can support this project by raising money, as well as awareness. Clubs in the Pacific Northwest District will have the opportunity to connect with clubs in the Jamaica District so that members can get a sense of what daily school life in Jamaica is really like. As motivation, there will be club competitions to receive awards at DCON 2013.
Members can also contribute by purchasing and selling t-shirts and wristbands. If you have questions feel free to contact our team or your Lieutenant Governor. Look out for our website!
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