Monday, December 17, 2012

Shameless Plug: The Vinnytsia Khutory School Project

I'd like to take a moment to talk about something important: classroom materials.

Many classrooms in Ukraine lack textbooks altogether, and if they do have them, they are often outdated and inferior. New textbooks are not an option, as most Ukrainians cannot afford anywhere near the cost it would take to replace them.

My friend and Peace Corps volunteer Anna has put together this great project to help the students at her school in the Village of Vinnytsia Khutory (on the outskirts of my city) purchase new textbooks. The money will also help to renovate some rooms of the school which are in great disrepair, purchasing new windows to help keep the children warm during Ukraine's absurdly cold winters.

If I may, I'd like to ask you, my friends and family, to give a worthwhile Christmas gift to some Ukrainian kids this year, and donate a little money to her project.

If you'd like to read a little more about Anna's project, take a look at the Project's Facebook page.

To make a donation online, visit the Peace Corps Website here. Donations are, of course, tax deductible.

Thanks and Merry Christmas! :o)

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