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October 2009 Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 2

Letter from the President
I’ve just returned from Africa, invigorated as always by the images and experiences that make it clear to me that we’re on the right path and supporting really good work. As the seasons change here at home we are coming up on our 3 year birthday...  >>READ MORE

Fall Celebration Event - Don't Miss It!
Asante Africa is 3 years old so it's time to celebrate! We're hosting a fall fundraising and celebration event at the Alumni House on the U.C. Berkeley campus on Saturday, November 14th. You don't want to miss this exciting and inspiring event! Please join us, and show your support of our programs that will continue to provide quality education to children in Eastern Africa. Buy your tickets now!   >>READ MORE

Orkolili Secondary School Prepares for Physics Exams
‘What are you learning?’ I asked a handful of students, who were working assiduously - measuring, calculating, and documenting data from a rudimentary gadget. After giggling shyly, murmuring among themselves one girl spoke up in seasoned English. “We are investigating the time of oscillation of a pendulum...  >>READ MORE

Back to School - Kenya Style
Getting students back to school is such an excitement to both the students and the AAF staff! The 2009 third term school session in Kenya started on 7th September. It was “fun” (a good experience on the ground) for the American team, headed by the President of the organization...  >>READ MORE

Community Support Crucial to Our Successes
The United Nations defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Development in its most general sense is any process that fosters the dignity of communities and the capacity for people to improve their own lives...  >>READ MORE

Meet Rebecca Raymond - USA Program Manager
Rebecca Raymond is excited to be welcomed into the Asante Africa family. She brings with her more than 12 years of experience working with children, youth, and communities both overseas and at home...  >>READ MORE

Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Baur
An outstanding event manager with a huge passion for children and education, Deb Baur is the event leader and manager for our exciting upcoming event Sergenti Nights. She is utilizing all of her passion and talents to make this event an amazing success...  >>READ MORE

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