Tanzania 2011 and Amani Kids

An announcement from one of the other TED 2010 fellows:

The Chain reaction project will be taking part in the annual Kili(MAN)jaro to raise funds and awareness for Amani Children's Home. Members will be doing all or part of the 3 stage race that entails summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, a two day mountain bike race around Mt. Kilimanjaro and running a full marathon.

Money raised will go towards purchasing a larger farm for Amani Children's Home, allowing the orphanage -

- to grow enough maize and other crops to use throughout the year

- to raise animals (cows, goats, chickens) for food and extra income (selling eggs, chicks, etc.)

- to teach the children animal husbandry (an essential skill in Tanzania)

- to use as a transition home for older Amani youth who can learn to manage a small farm before going out on their own

Amani Kids (www.amanikids.org) is a shelter for street children in Africa. Meaning peace in Swahili, "Amani" Childrens Home is dedicated to the protection of Tanzania’s most vulnerable population: street children and AIDS orphans.

How to donate:

Online donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/tcrp.

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This press release is reprinted by Alanna Shaikh out of an obscure sense of guilt. It does not represent the opinions of Alanna Shaikh or any of her employers.

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