Help fund Dani's home for children in Gashora
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As you probably know, two months ago Dani opened a home for children in the village of Gashora in Rwanda. So far she has funded the home herself, but she needs help to continue providing for her "family." Dani's birthday wish is for donations to help with the day to day house necessities.
I've set up this GoFundMe for Dani's birthday to raise money to cover costs through the end of this year. About 6 months. We would be so grateful for any donation you can manage. As you will see below, a little bit of money goes a very, very long way for the 25 children - and two moms & Dani! - who live in the home.
The children who live here are either orphans, or their parents have abandoned them, or their parents cannot take care of them because they don't work, struggle with alcohol, or are negligent. There are two mothers who live on the premises with their own children and they help with the day-to-day running of the house. There are also volunteers from the local high school who help with the children and the chores. An English teacher from the high school volunteers several days a week to teach the children English, which is required in school. There is an atmosphere of love and community here, and everyone connected to the home takes care of each other like family.
The family: Fabrice 9 months, Theo 2, Gasore 2, Xavi 3, Aime 3, Muoza 3, Lynne 5, Ishimi 5, Dani 7, Bosco 7, Hsuti 7, Emmanuel 7, Nowella 7, Fabrice 10, Eli 10, Rachel 12, Alynn 12, Damour 13, Angie 14, Charles 14, Ibel 15, Aime 17, Denise 17, Lionel 19, Odette 19, Muoza 25, Jackie 34, and my Dani, who just turned 25. And of course the light and spirit of our beautiful Jonathan fills this home.
At the bottom of the page you'll find captioned pictures of the kids and a bit more information. Please have a look.
DONATIONS:
Here's a breakdown of costs for the most pressing needs:
FOOD
$15 feeds everyone in the house for 1 day
$100 feeds everyone for 1 week
PROTEIN
$3 a day milk for everyone (needed daily)
$3 a day eggs for everyone (needed daily)
$6 a day fish for everyone (a few times a week)
AGRICULTURE/SELF-SUSTENANCE
Protein is expensive, but essential. Raising their own goats & chickens will provide milk and eggs for much less money. PLUS the children will learn to take care of and manage some of their own food supply, and begin to learn about agriculture, the industry that employs about 80% of workers in Rwanda. Dani plans to expand to growing vegetables also. Note: the goats & chickens will not be eaten. Milk & eggs only.
$50 per goat (goal: 2 goats)
$10 per chicken (goal: 10 chickens)
MEDICAL
$3 pays for individual health insurance for 1 year
$84 pays of health insurance for everyone in the house for 1 year
SLEEP
4 bunkbeds - $70/each
8 mattresses - $30/each
8 sets bedding - $10/each
TRANSPORTATION
$100 will pay for a bicycle which essential transportation for getting to the market to buy food & supplies.
WASHING MACHINE
$500 for a machine that is maybe not a necessity, but is a much-needed convenience in a house of 28 people - mostly babies, toddlers, and schoolchildren!
Any additional funds will go toward further food & medical expenses, school books & uniforms, and art, music, English, and sports supplies, etc.
GALLERY:
The older children go to the village school, which is now run by The Jonathan Foundation. Dani has met many older children who don't go to school because they cannot afford uniforms & books. She has taken these children to the headmaster to register, and secured funds from The Jonathan Foundation to pay for their uniforms & books.
The children are malnourished, and a nutritionist helps with food planning to give the kids the nourishment they need. They have three meals a day and clean drinking water every day.
This beautiful girl is Lynne, age 5. She was severely malnourished when she moved in, but after a month she is making wonderful progress.
The dining table!
The laundry room! Everyone pitches in for chores like washing clothes.
Art club! Dani is planning to expand to music also. Fun and therapeutic. The house is decorated with artwork by the children.
The family that love built.
A tribute to the love of a sister and a brother.
Thank you xox
I've set up this GoFundMe for Dani's birthday to raise money to cover costs through the end of this year. About 6 months. We would be so grateful for any donation you can manage. As you will see below, a little bit of money goes a very, very long way for the 25 children - and two moms & Dani! - who live in the home.
The children who live here are either orphans, or their parents have abandoned them, or their parents cannot take care of them because they don't work, struggle with alcohol, or are negligent. There are two mothers who live on the premises with their own children and they help with the day-to-day running of the house. There are also volunteers from the local high school who help with the children and the chores. An English teacher from the high school volunteers several days a week to teach the children English, which is required in school. There is an atmosphere of love and community here, and everyone connected to the home takes care of each other like family.
The family: Fabrice 9 months, Theo 2, Gasore 2, Xavi 3, Aime 3, Muoza 3, Lynne 5, Ishimi 5, Dani 7, Bosco 7, Hsuti 7, Emmanuel 7, Nowella 7, Fabrice 10, Eli 10, Rachel 12, Alynn 12, Damour 13, Angie 14, Charles 14, Ibel 15, Aime 17, Denise 17, Lionel 19, Odette 19, Muoza 25, Jackie 34, and my Dani, who just turned 25. And of course the light and spirit of our beautiful Jonathan fills this home.
At the bottom of the page you'll find captioned pictures of the kids and a bit more information. Please have a look.
DONATIONS:
Here's a breakdown of costs for the most pressing needs:
FOOD
$15 feeds everyone in the house for 1 day
$100 feeds everyone for 1 week
PROTEIN
$3 a day milk for everyone (needed daily)
$3 a day eggs for everyone (needed daily)
$6 a day fish for everyone (a few times a week)
AGRICULTURE/SELF-SUSTENANCE
Protein is expensive, but essential. Raising their own goats & chickens will provide milk and eggs for much less money. PLUS the children will learn to take care of and manage some of their own food supply, and begin to learn about agriculture, the industry that employs about 80% of workers in Rwanda. Dani plans to expand to growing vegetables also. Note: the goats & chickens will not be eaten. Milk & eggs only.
$50 per goat (goal: 2 goats)
$10 per chicken (goal: 10 chickens)
MEDICAL
$3 pays for individual health insurance for 1 year
$84 pays of health insurance for everyone in the house for 1 year
SLEEP
4 bunkbeds - $70/each
8 mattresses - $30/each
8 sets bedding - $10/each
TRANSPORTATION
$100 will pay for a bicycle which essential transportation for getting to the market to buy food & supplies.
WASHING MACHINE
$500 for a machine that is maybe not a necessity, but is a much-needed convenience in a house of 28 people - mostly babies, toddlers, and schoolchildren!
Any additional funds will go toward further food & medical expenses, school books & uniforms, and art, music, English, and sports supplies, etc.
GALLERY:
The older children go to the village school, which is now run by The Jonathan Foundation. Dani has met many older children who don't go to school because they cannot afford uniforms & books. She has taken these children to the headmaster to register, and secured funds from The Jonathan Foundation to pay for their uniforms & books. The children are malnourished, and a nutritionist helps with food planning to give the kids the nourishment they need. They have three meals a day and clean drinking water every day.This beautiful girl is Lynne, age 5. She was severely malnourished when she moved in, but after a month she is making wonderful progress. The dining table!The laundry room! Everyone pitches in for chores like washing clothes.Art club! Dani is planning to expand to music also. Fun and therapeutic. The house is decorated with artwork by the children. The family that love built. A tribute to the love of a sister and a brother.
Thank you xox
Organizer
Rhonda Goldstein
Organizer
New York, NY