Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Dominican Republic Project: Completed!
We partnered with a small private school for improvised children in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, Los Ninos de Leonardo y Meredith. We absolutely love this project because while its small, they are doing BIG things when it comes to educating their students. The school started with 20 children and recently added 10 more. Additionally, they have had 17 students graduate and move on to one of the best high schools in the area! We were thrilled to provide uniforms for 26 children and even more excited to see their smiling faces in their new uniforms! We look forward to working with Los Ninos for many years to come.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Cambodia Project: 85% complete
We are so thrilled to announce that our project with Catholic Relief Services in Cambodia is almost complete! This has been our largest project to date and so far the response has been phenomenal! In addition to providing uniforms to 3,387 students, we are also providing uniforms to the 69 teachers. Here are a few thoughts from the CRS staff in Cambodia:
“Since the days children and teachers received their Uniforms and Shoes, our staff heard a lot of positive feedback from them. Children smile with the happiness and enjoyment of wearing the new uniforms to their friends and teachers at school. This present also encourage them to show up in class earlier and less absent. They also expressed their fresh mind of being ready for the lessons. Their parents also expressed their happiness and thanks to the School Director, teachers and CRS for supporting their children. Whenever they see the staff, they put their hands together (Sampeah) to expressed their thanks for this great gift. This expression showed their commitment in sending their children to school and support their education. All the teachers and Working Group members of the Project wore their new clothes when they attended the Project Evaluation Workshop with CRS late last month with their happiness and well engagement in the Project work.”
We are loving the below pictures from the uniform distributions and can't wait to share more updates from this project!
“Since the days children and teachers received their Uniforms and Shoes, our staff heard a lot of positive feedback from them. Children smile with the happiness and enjoyment of wearing the new uniforms to their friends and teachers at school. This present also encourage them to show up in class earlier and less absent. They also expressed their fresh mind of being ready for the lessons. Their parents also expressed their happiness and thanks to the School Director, teachers and CRS for supporting their children. Whenever they see the staff, they put their hands together (Sampeah) to expressed their thanks for this great gift. This expression showed their commitment in sending their children to school and support their education. All the teachers and Working Group members of the Project wore their new clothes when they attended the Project Evaluation Workshop with CRS late last month with their happiness and well engagement in the Project work.”
We are loving the below pictures from the uniform distributions and can't wait to share more updates from this project!
xo, Megan and Jess
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Thank You!
Last week was a big week for Tailored for Education and we just want to take a moment to
THANK YOU all
To those of you who…..
Donated a uniform
Purchased the NEW Michael Scarf
LIKED us on Facebook
Followed us on Twitter
Spread the word about our mission
Thought a little more about the importance of empowering girls!
Encouraged us along the way…...
You ALL helped us move Tailored for Education forward last week and we are very grateful. Our audience is bigger, reach broader and future a little bit brighter the children we help! Together we are changing lives, one uniform at a time and we hope you will all continue to join us on this journey!
xo, Megan and Jess
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
A very special Week in Review
This week has been crazy busy as we prepare to unveil our one for one product AND a fabulous partnership next week, all ahead of International Day of the Girl on Thursday.
Girls In Kenya Speak Out on Equal Education
Right now my living room is covered with packaging and Jess was up very late finalizing website edits. I thought about letting the blog fall by the way side today, but this I came across THIS story. It is the perfect reminder how imperative it is that every child get a school uniform that needs one. Every girl has the right to receive an education and fulfill her dreams, but above all she has the right to be treated equally. The thoughts of these young girls in Kenya are too precious not to be shared and too inspiring to be added in with other news stories. I am with Leah, age 15:
"I will never stop standing up for girls. They are wonderful. Stand up for girls to be educated. They can make a change that even a boys cannot. That is why they should be given equal opportunity. I stand up for girls to be educated."
Girls In Kenya Speak Out on Equal Education
Posted: 10/03/2012 9:13 am
The LitWorld LitClubs, held at the Red Rose School in Kibera, Kenya, the second-largest slum in Nairobi, are helping to transform the lives of the girls living there. These adolescent girls face unimaginable odds on a daily basis, yet they possess the drive to chase after their dreams and are desperate to further their education. There are countless stories of girls who entered the school shy and even afraid. Many of them felt unsure of themselves and were not confident in their abilities. However, through participation in the LitClubs, these young women began to blossom and have the confidence to let their let light shine. Here are some of their stories.
Diana Kwamboko, LitWorld Girls LitClub Member
My name is Diana Kwamboko and I study at Red Rose Children's Centre. I am in the seventh grade. Since my parents could not pay for my fees, I am sponsored by the Children of Kibera foundation. My dad died when I was very young and my mother takes responsibility for me, although sometimes she is unable to satisfy all my needs. Despite our family's background, I am working hard to raise our standard of living. I think girls should be given special care. I live in Kibera, a place where many girls are denied their rights. I am 13 years old and I am really proud of being a girl. When I grow up, I have a dream of forming an organization to fight for every girl's right in Africa and all of the world. I stand up for every girl's right to be educated. I stand up for this right because most girls in Kibera depend on boys and this ends them up with them being pregnant at an early age. I would like each and every girl to have a bright future and depend on themselves. Each and every girl should be taken to school. I hate it most when I see young girls who are supposed to be in school working as house girls. Thanks to LitWorld's Girls LitClub which is trying to change every girl's life.
Laventer Atieno, LitWorld Girls LitClub Member
My name is Laventer Atieno. I am 14 years old and I am in the eighth grade. My hobbies are drawing, exploring, coloring and playing handball. My dream career is to be an explorer, a scientist or a psychiatrist. I learn in Red Rose Children's Centre. My favourite subjects are mathematics, science and social studies. My favourite colors are blue, purple and yellow. I love learning and going to school. When you are an educated person, no one can cheat you or deny you your rights. You will know and stand up for yourself. You will understand the laws and know what's wrong and what's good. That's why I stand up for girls to be educated. I would love all girls to be given equal opportunity with the rest of the people. I wish all girls not to be discriminated against, for surely they can do better if they are given the chance. All they need is opportunity. Again, I would love for girls to be respected. They need to be seen as people who have the ability to contribute to society. Girls are the most precious things in the world.
Leah, LitWorld Girls LitClub Member
My name is Leah. I am in the eighth grade at a school called Red Rose Children Centre. I am 15 years old and my hobbies are swimming, singing and dancing. In my free time, I always read a storybook. My dream is to become a lawyer. I always admire this since it involves justice. As a girl, I would like to see the girls being given their rights. For me, I know I will make it. That's why I always work hard to achieve my goals. There are a lot of challenges that girls usually face. They are very important people in this world. They do what they boys can also do -- they should not be mistreated. They should be educated and treated equally. I am very worried to see girls being denied their rights. When I am a lawyer, I will want to see girls laughing instead of crying. I will never stop standing up for girls. They are wonderful. Stand up for girls to be educated. They can make a change that even a boys cannot. That is why they should be given equal opportunity. I stand up for girls to be educated.
LitWorld's Stand Up for Girls campaign advocates for every girl's right to a quality education. By learning to read and write, all girls in the world can protect themselves against poverty, poor health outcomes and lifelong struggle. Literacy is a skill that once learned, is hers forever.
Let us stand together to champion the right of all girls to be Fierce, Fearless and Free.
Stand with us on 10.11.12. Visit our website to learn more and join the movement.
Diana Kwamboko, LitWorld Girls LitClub Member
My name is Diana Kwamboko and I study at Red Rose Children's Centre. I am in the seventh grade. Since my parents could not pay for my fees, I am sponsored by the Children of Kibera foundation. My dad died when I was very young and my mother takes responsibility for me, although sometimes she is unable to satisfy all my needs. Despite our family's background, I am working hard to raise our standard of living. I think girls should be given special care. I live in Kibera, a place where many girls are denied their rights. I am 13 years old and I am really proud of being a girl. When I grow up, I have a dream of forming an organization to fight for every girl's right in Africa and all of the world. I stand up for every girl's right to be educated. I stand up for this right because most girls in Kibera depend on boys and this ends them up with them being pregnant at an early age. I would like each and every girl to have a bright future and depend on themselves. Each and every girl should be taken to school. I hate it most when I see young girls who are supposed to be in school working as house girls. Thanks to LitWorld's Girls LitClub which is trying to change every girl's life.
Laventer Atieno, LitWorld Girls LitClub Member
My name is Laventer Atieno. I am 14 years old and I am in the eighth grade. My hobbies are drawing, exploring, coloring and playing handball. My dream career is to be an explorer, a scientist or a psychiatrist. I learn in Red Rose Children's Centre. My favourite subjects are mathematics, science and social studies. My favourite colors are blue, purple and yellow. I love learning and going to school. When you are an educated person, no one can cheat you or deny you your rights. You will know and stand up for yourself. You will understand the laws and know what's wrong and what's good. That's why I stand up for girls to be educated. I would love all girls to be given equal opportunity with the rest of the people. I wish all girls not to be discriminated against, for surely they can do better if they are given the chance. All they need is opportunity. Again, I would love for girls to be respected. They need to be seen as people who have the ability to contribute to society. Girls are the most precious things in the world.
Leah, LitWorld Girls LitClub Member
My name is Leah. I am in the eighth grade at a school called Red Rose Children Centre. I am 15 years old and my hobbies are swimming, singing and dancing. In my free time, I always read a storybook. My dream is to become a lawyer. I always admire this since it involves justice. As a girl, I would like to see the girls being given their rights. For me, I know I will make it. That's why I always work hard to achieve my goals. There are a lot of challenges that girls usually face. They are very important people in this world. They do what they boys can also do -- they should not be mistreated. They should be educated and treated equally. I am very worried to see girls being denied their rights. When I am a lawyer, I will want to see girls laughing instead of crying. I will never stop standing up for girls. They are wonderful. Stand up for girls to be educated. They can make a change that even a boys cannot. That is why they should be given equal opportunity. I stand up for girls to be educated.
LitWorld's Stand Up for Girls campaign advocates for every girl's right to a quality education. By learning to read and write, all girls in the world can protect themselves against poverty, poor health outcomes and lifelong struggle. Literacy is a skill that once learned, is hers forever.
Let us stand together to champion the right of all girls to be Fierce, Fearless and Free.
Stand with us on 10.11.12. Visit our website to learn more and join the movement.
I know for certain these hopes and dreams will carry me through this weekend! Check back next week for some BIG announcements!
xo, Megan and Jess
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Save the Date
We are counting down the days until International Day of the Girl, on October 11th. In celebration we will have two BIG announcements next week! Until then we are busily preparing!
xo, Megan and Jess
xo, Megan and Jess
Friday, September 28, 2012
Week in Review
We are so excited about the premiere of Half Sky's documentary airing on Oct. 1st and 2nd on PBS. I am halfway through the book and have never been more sad and inspired at the same time!
A wonderful piece on the most critical time in a child's life, the first 1,000 days. Proper nutrition and getting the into the classroom will have life long effects, not only on the child but the whole country.
This week the UN pledged to new initiative to make education a global priority and put every child in school, Education First. Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary General of the UN wrote this compelling narrative on the right for every child to receive an education. "The power of education to transform lives is universal. When you ask parents what they want for their children -- even in war zones and disaster areas -- they seek the same thing first: education. Parents want their children in school."
Haitian coaches go to Portland to learn how to use soccer to teach young people about healthy behaviors and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Barclay's new initiative helps empower Kenya's youth while Credit Suisse is supporting the Cambodian Children's Fund to help ensure that the children of Cambodia receive an education.
More on the UN's Education First
Happy weekend everyone! We will be busy preparing for two BIG annoucements over the next two weeks!
xo, Megan and Jess
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Honduras Project: First Deliveries
We are so excited to announce that the first two uniform deliveries in El Paraiso, Honduras are complete! Thanks to our partnership with Pure Water for the World we will be distributing a total of 445 uniforms in a total of 9 schools. Additionally, each child received a new pair of shoes!
We can't wait to see how this project turns out, but for now here are a few pictures of the children receiving their uniforms!
Check back for updates on the rest of the uniform distributions!
xo, Megan and Jess
We can't wait to see how this project turns out, but for now here are a few pictures of the children receiving their uniforms!
xo, Megan and Jess
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