Help 250 Youth Recover From Ebola in Guinea

Classes are continuing at the MindLeaps Center in Conakry despite periods of unrest and political turmoil in the city. MindLeaps Guinea continues to provide a safe space for our students to learn dance and English, eat meals, and get to play together in a safe environment.

Oftentimes, the meals served at our Center are the only meals that our students eat during the day. During our initial intake interviews, some of our students reported that before coming to MindLeaps a "meal" they would eat might consist of just one piece of candy. As part of our Meal Program, MindLeaps students in Conakry receive a nutritious meal every day they come to our Center. In July, we were fortunate to receive a donation from a new partner to add to the variety and nutrition of the Meal Program. 

Foundation We Help is a humanitarian organization that supports the most needy with the goal of reducing social inequalities. Last month, Foundation We Help donated a variety of food items - including rice, filtered water, spaghetti, and butter - towards MindLeaps' meal program, as well as some children's clothing. The donation and distribution was recently covered in local press. The article is available online here: http://224infos.org/publireportage/7030/humanitaire-la-fondation-we-help-fait-un-don-au-centre-de-reinsertion-de-nongo.html

Later this month, MindLeaps Guinea teachers Salifou and Morlaye will be completing their training in Kigali, Rwanda. When they return in late August, they will be bringing back with them three months of training in MindLeaps' curricula, contemporary and hip-hop dance technique, as well as recommended pedagogical methods, so that they can better serve our youth in Conakry.

Thank you as always for your support in helping bring education, food, and joy into these kids' lives.

Links:

• News article from 224infos