Dear Friends,

We are pleased to inform you that our July goal of $60,000 in donations has been met. The Executive Committee is now confident that Grade 9 classrooms will be ready in time for the next academic year. We extend our sincere appreciation for your heroic efforts. Our special thanks goes to folks from Atlanta.

Activities planned for the next few months: The Executive Committee is closely following the supply of school furniture for Grade 9 classrooms by the Government. We have been informed that the tender is out. We have also been informed that the Ethiopian Roads Authority has promised to pave the access road to the school.

What is required from us in the coming two months: The contractor has to continue work on the next phase of the project.  He has so far completed about 25% of the total project work. We need to ensure a continuous cash flow. We are proposing to you, our committed sponsors, that you pledge a standing monthly contribution of $25, $50 or $100. This way you will not feel the cash pinch and at the same time you will have ensured a steady cash flow for the project. We have opened a PayPal account. Please visit the project website and make your monthly donation online.

Your continued support will help the 2,000 children of rural Ethiopia see their long-held dreams of secondary education within reach.

We count on your continued support.

Sincerely,

Getinet W Giorgis
Chairman, Diaspora Support Group