Many people are familiar with the African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This message has been a constant theme throughout my life. At times my village is physically with me, at times it’s their lessons and values guiding me, and at times it’s their words of encouragement carrying me through. Every goal, every dream, every passion takes a village to fulfill. A little over two years ago, my village supported my trip to Tanzania and my hopes of leaving a lasting impact on the children of Living Water Children’s Centre (LWCC). In turn, the impact reached far beyond what I could have ever imagined and now I want to do it again and reach farther than before.
During my previous trip, I understood the power of what LWCC was really doing. The centre’s founding family would tell the story of each child during our dinners around the campfire. Each story included similar elements: lack of food, no family, abuse, no security. It became overwhelmingly evident to them that every child deserves to have their basic health, welfare and educational needs met. The real power was in doing so, they gave the children the freedom to dream and pursue their passions.
On February 16, I'm embarking on a journey back to Africa with Becca Brown. Becca has been my co-worker for over two years, has a heart of gold and is driven to make a difference.
In hopes of leaving a lasting impact, on our trip we'd like to ensure LWCC’s basic need of having a constant supply of water is possible. During a good rainy season, water is plentiful. But the rainy season is short and often unpredictable. Our desire is to help fund the installation of an underground storage tank and rain gutters that will allow for the collection and storage of water for the times when the land is dry. Such a system would lessen dependence on vital water resources needed by the nearby village of Kisongo, aiding both the children at the school and the residents of the village. To learn more about the details of the project or the center, please visit Living Water Children's Centre's (LWCC) Homepage.
Additionally in Africa, we're in pursuit of achieving a personal goal! We'll be going on a 7 day trek with (high) hopes of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, "the roof of Africa". We have both dreamed of making this goal a reality. So, we want to reach that peak and know that all things ARE possible!
Little by little, we believe acts of kindness – large or small – have the ability to change the world. We're eternally grateful for your consideration in supporting us to be the change we wish to see in this world. We believe we are strong, we are courageous and we are inspiring. Thank you for supporting us in our efforts to leave a lasting impact on LWCC and all who are a part of our "village”.
Thank you!
Michelle & Becca
**all funds donated will go directly to support LWCC through the 'water project' or through sponsorships for a child's health, welfare, and educational needs.
During my previous trip, I understood the power of what LWCC was really doing. The centre’s founding family would tell the story of each child during our dinners around the campfire. Each story included similar elements: lack of food, no family, abuse, no security. It became overwhelmingly evident to them that every child deserves to have their basic health, welfare and educational needs met. The real power was in doing so, they gave the children the freedom to dream and pursue their passions.
On February 16, I'm embarking on a journey back to Africa with Becca Brown. Becca has been my co-worker for over two years, has a heart of gold and is driven to make a difference.
In hopes of leaving a lasting impact, on our trip we'd like to ensure LWCC’s basic need of having a constant supply of water is possible. During a good rainy season, water is plentiful. But the rainy season is short and often unpredictable. Our desire is to help fund the installation of an underground storage tank and rain gutters that will allow for the collection and storage of water for the times when the land is dry. Such a system would lessen dependence on vital water resources needed by the nearby village of Kisongo, aiding both the children at the school and the residents of the village. To learn more about the details of the project or the center, please visit Living Water Children's Centre's (LWCC) Homepage. Additionally in Africa, we're in pursuit of achieving a personal goal! We'll be going on a 7 day trek with (high) hopes of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, "the roof of Africa". We have both dreamed of making this goal a reality. So, we want to reach that peak and know that all things ARE possible!
Little by little, we believe acts of kindness – large or small – have the ability to change the world. We're eternally grateful for your consideration in supporting us to be the change we wish to see in this world. We believe we are strong, we are courageous and we are inspiring. Thank you for supporting us in our efforts to leave a lasting impact on LWCC and all who are a part of our "village”.
Thank you!
Michelle & Becca
**all funds donated will go directly to support LWCC through the 'water project' or through sponsorships for a child's health, welfare, and educational needs.