Update on the students and construction at Groupe Scolaire Sabadou

According to Alya Koumbassa, our project manager in Conakry, Guinea, all 20 students are attending school everyday fully-equipped, clothed, and shoed. Alya visits the school nearly everyday to check on the scholarship students. He has also created a surplus of supplies such as notebooks, pencils, rulers, etc. for the children in case any student needs replacements. The funds raised continue to be online for the 2 year plan of funding these 20 students' education.

At the school, Groupe Scolaire Sabadou, the foundation has been completed for additional classroom space, however, more funds will be needed to complete the construction as prices for building materials get more costly in Conakry.

Check back soon to see video clips from the school!

Guinea Kids Fundraising Committee

Last weekend we had the first meeting of the Guinea Kids Fundraising Committee! This newly forming committee was a natural progression after the trip to Guinea. So many of the 20 Americans who went to Guinea have been profoundly touched by this place and its people. Since returning, we all have been constantly talking about Guinea and how to continue making a difference and what to do next. And so to get us onto manifesting all our amazing ideas, we have begun meeting.

We discussed the 2nd annual fall fundraising show with music and dance from Karim Koumbassa and friends and the students of New Discovery School. Mark your calendars! This event will be taking place around the first week in October.

This summer we will be having two Taste of Guinea parties to celebrate Guinea, share photos and experiences of the trip, shop the African marketplace, and savor West African food. Keep an eye out for these invitations!