Jacaranda School Fundraiser by ARS
Tax deductible
What is so special about the Jacaranda School for Orphans?
The Jacaranda School for Orphans was founded by Marie Da Silva in 2001. The school is named after the jacaranda tree, a tree that blossomed outside the hospital window of Marie’s father who died of AIDS in 1997. To Marie, the jacaranda tree symbolizes life, growth and hope, important symbols for her students for whom she aims to provide a future.
The Jacaranda School for Orphans educates and cares for the most vulnerable children in Malawi, children who have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS. In addition to free primary and secondary education (elementary school through high school), the Jacaranda School provides their students with:
• Nutritious meals every day to ensure students stay healthy and can focus on school
• Medical care with an on-site nurse and school clinic
• AIDS awareness activities to help students make safe decisions
• Music, arts and sports enrichment programs
• University scholarships to selected high school graduates
In addition to school initiatives, the Jacaranda Foundation supports students’ families and the nearby community by: creating library and literacy programs; constructing students' houses and providing financial support to needy families; and developing a small microfinance program.
The money you raise will enable the Jacaranda Foundation to continue this important work.
The Jacaranda School for Orphans was founded by Marie Da Silva in 2001. The school is named after the jacaranda tree, a tree that blossomed outside the hospital window of Marie’s father who died of AIDS in 1997. To Marie, the jacaranda tree symbolizes life, growth and hope, important symbols for her students for whom she aims to provide a future.
The Jacaranda School for Orphans educates and cares for the most vulnerable children in Malawi, children who have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS. In addition to free primary and secondary education (elementary school through high school), the Jacaranda School provides their students with:
• Nutritious meals every day to ensure students stay healthy and can focus on school
• Medical care with an on-site nurse and school clinic
• AIDS awareness activities to help students make safe decisions
• Music, arts and sports enrichment programs
• University scholarships to selected high school graduates
In addition to school initiatives, the Jacaranda Foundation supports students’ families and the nearby community by: creating library and literacy programs; constructing students' houses and providing financial support to needy families; and developing a small microfinance program.
The money you raise will enable the Jacaranda Foundation to continue this important work.
Co-organizers (2)
Emily Paley
Organizer
New York, NY
Jacaranda Foundation INC
Beneficiary
Nicole DeVault
Co-organizer