I have made reference through this blog about the Mtaala
Foundation on a few occasions, the latest being that the event that we are
having next Saturday night is going to be a fundraiser for an exhibition space
that we are creating which will give 20% our profits to Mttala. As an artist
who works with 'The Detritus of War' as a starting point of my art works, I am
really proud to be able to support and to try to publicise this fantastic
cause. Nick and Clara took over the Foundation a few years ago after visiting
the orphanage while Nick was researching his book 'Guerrilla, Gorilla,' and
found that the children were being used as prostitutes.
Imagine that you are abused and made to be a child soldier,
to then be abused by those that 'rescue' you. Nick and Clara have put their
financial lives on the line to make this work for the children. To keep these
children safe they 'bought out' the charity in Uganda, and now run the school
from the UK. Why would artists with a conscience not be proud to align ourselves
with such good people and with such a good cause.
If you have the ability, here are their details; please
donate to them if you can. A small amount can make a big difference!
You can make a difference.
Your donation can change the life of
a vulnerable Ugandan child.
http://www.mtaala.org/Mtaala_Foundation.html
http://www.mtaala.org/Mtaala_Foundation.html
We’ve come together with a passion for changing the world.
Through our Educational
Partnership and Student
Sponsorship programs,
the Mtaala Foundation works with individuals and communities in Uganda to
develop projects begun by these very same Ugandans. Instead of dictating
projects that people don’t really need using methods that aren’t very effective,
we work with Ugandans to help Ugandans. It’s effective, empowering, and
rewarding.
We rely primarily on volunteer support and donations. The
communities we work with have big dreams, and we’re here to make sure they have
an opportunity to realize them. Check out our programs.
The Mtaala Foundation is committed to building better schools with
the resources they need to educate students, and to connecting these students
with sponsors worldwide so that they can obtain the education every child
deserves.
In order to achieve our education
initiative, we have developed two integral programs: Educational Partnerships and Student Sponsorships.
Explore our programs.
RECENT NEWS
1.
• Spring Art Exhibit! Original Mtaala
artwork for sale at Espressit in Haddon Township, New Jersey.
1.
• Porridge and Greens: Our dedicated
volunteers successfully raised $2000 to provide breakfast and greens for our
students throughout 2011. Help us provide breakfast for our students in 2012.
1.
• Desks, Meds, and Beds: In 2009, Rosa
International Middle School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey raised enough funds to
build a well for water at Awegys School in Uganda. In 2010, they built a
library at the school. In 2011, they raised funds to purchase science
equipment to support the school’s science curriculum.
This year, help us make our goal of raising funds for classroom desks,
beds and medical supplies for the health clinic.
Mailing Address
USA
Mtaala Foundation
230 Kings Highway East, #136, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 USA
230 Kings Highway East, #136, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 USA
Uganda
Mtaala Foundation, P.O. Box
31434, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail
We want to hear from you!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will read and respond as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will read and respond as soon as possible.
CONTACT US
UK
Mtaala Foundation
1 Glyn House, 43 Burgh Heath Rd, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4LY, UK
Tel: +44 7730 676824
Charity No. 1138251
230 Kings Highway
East #136 Haddonfield NJ 08033 USA Registered
501(c)3 Charity No. 0101002595
1 Glyn House, 43 Burgh Heath Rd,
Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4LY, UK | Registered Charity No. 1138251
P.O. Box 31434 Kampala,
Uganda Registered NGO No. S.5914/5727
© 2009 Mtaala Foundation
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