By Helen Remington | Technology Advisor
Dear Friends,
While giving a presentation about our project to a forum of senior, pre-service teachers at a Pennsylvania college this month, we were delighted to find out that one of the college students had visited our schools in Haiti in August! Abby met Acerneau, our project leader in Haiti, connected with students from our schools, and experienced the sustainable impact the schools are having first hand! You can sense the joy of this reconnection between Abby, Acerneau, and the schools as you view our Skype session provided by the link within this report.
During the presentation, we Skyped with Acerneau, who updated us on happenings at the school as well as giving the participants a virtual walking tour of the Good Samaritan School~ thanks to the Internet connection your support provides! Our Palmyra Haiti Technology Club officers then conducted interviews with some of the pre-service teachers to gain their insight into the importance of closing the digital divide. You can hear their interviews by clicking on the link provided within this report.
We continue to be thankful and impressed by the realization that the effort to collaborate, connect, and educate through this project brings many blessings to those who participate. From the students in Palmyra that grow in leadership opportunities, web design, collaboration, humanitarianism, etc...to the students in Haiti that are so grateful for the excellent education, technology, and opportunities they receive, to the many others that have connected to our project ~ including you.
In this season of thanksgiving, we are especially thankful for the excellent upcoming giving opportunity. On Tuesday, November 29th, GlobalGiving’s #GivingTuesday campaign will apply a 50% Match to all donations up to $1,000 per donor! The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has generously provided $500,000 in matching funds for #GivingTuesday. The #GivingTuesday Matching opportunity will begin November 29th at 00:00:01 EST and end at 23:59:59 EST (although donating early is best because matching funds run out quickly!) In addition to this huge matching opportunity, all new recurring donations made from #GivingTuesday through December 31st will be matched at 200% up to $100, on the fourth donation!
Any effort to support and share this unique opportunity to help eager, deserving children in Haiti through the #Giving Tuesday campaign is so appreciated!
We are thankful for these wonderful connections through your ongoing support.
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