Tomorrow morning is a monumental morning. It marks the first day of my 8th year of teaching Spanish! I can’t believe it, honestly. It seems like just yesterday I was getting my student teaching assignment.
It never ceases to amaze me every year, though, the abundance of “new” that comes with the new year. New supplies, new furniture, new books… and it all comes relatively easily. Sure, we might have our budget cuts here and there, but generally, we get what we need.
Last year, I brought your attention to an organization spearheaded by my friend Mal called the A to Z Literacy Movement. Since then, the A to Z Literacy Movement has sent hundreds of books to Zambia to help their school maintain a curriculum. However, the mission is never complete. These kids will keep growing up, and keep needing new books to read and learn from.
This video, made for the A to Z Literacy Movement, helps explain the mission and vision:
You can also learn more by visiting the A to Z Literacy Blog, which features posts from Mal’s last visit to Zambia this past summer.
I’ll probably never come to you for money for running a race, but I’m enlisting your help here. Trust me, you’ll get something out of it besides the knowledge that you’re helping these beautiful people learn.
We’re asking for your donations. Dig in your couch and count up the change, then donate that. Families in Zambia live on less than $1 a week, so every little bit helps. If you have a dime, donate a dime. The donations page takes PayPal, which makes it even easier!
What will you get in return? You’ll be entered to win an A to Z Literacy Zambia Prize Pack, hand picked out by my friend Mal for one lucky winner. All you need to do is forward your donation confirmation e-mail to me at mara@imadedinner.net and you’ll be entered.
The prize pack contains:
One handmade bowl featuring the image of a game bird, hand-painted
One hand-made, hand-painted rhinoceros figure
One A to Z Literacy Movement t-shirt
In addition, I’ll be donating my blog proceeds from the month of September to the A to Z Literacy Project, so click away and tell your friends to do the same! Any links back to this post would be extremely helpful as well.
It would be so fantastic to say that my little blog earned a chunk of change to help the kids in Zambia.
Just remember, every little bit helps!
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What a great thing you are doing Mara. I hope you are able to help raise a significant amount for a worthwhile charity
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What an amazing project! I am actually going to do some more research on this for my own well being and job. I run a literacy program and Im always looking for new projects like this.
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VERY VERY WORTHWHILE and cool.
Ill send my peeps
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what a wonderful cause! *clicky clicky*
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This is so amazing! I love the idea and can’t wait to donate (once I have money).
I just found your blog and I used to teach middle/high school Spanish. I loved it and think it is great that you are going on your 8th year. Kids are so much fun…especially when learning another language.
Great idea Mara. Have a wonderful school year.
Thanks Heather! You too!
Mara, what a kind thing for you to do to help Mal’s worthy cause. And what a great site! Ann (from HBMS)
i am donating AND spreading the word! what a great cause!
Thank you friend!!
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