Kids Care
What better way to celebrate a national holiday than to focus on kids. Our “All Things July” newsletter focused on kids who care. Read on and be inspired by 3 stories of kids who are helping others in Karagwe, Tanzania.
Don’t miss July’s focus on Kids Who Care. In a world where news is not always pleasant, these stories are a real lift. Tune in as educators, parents, families, and communities connect with young people who want to make the world a better place through ETI.
The Alwin Family Garage Sale
Pennies for Pineapple at All Saints Primary School
The Ngani Family Gives More at Christmas
The Alwin Family Garage Sale / Pennies for Pineapple, England / The Ngani Christmas
The Alwin Family Garage Sale
By Kirstie and Scott Alwin
We had a very successful garage sale!
When we suggested donating a portion of our garage sale proceeds to a charity, our daughters, Ivy Lou (7) and Julia (5), were immediately excited and intrigued. They asked lots of questions about what a charity is, and when we explained how Educate Tanzania helps improve the lives of people in Tanzania through education, they were completely on board. They were proud to donate their toys and belongings, knowing the money would be going toward such a meaningful cause.
The girls were involved every step of the way.
They helped sort through our home to gather toys, clothing, and household items to sell. They created handmade garage sale signs and came around the neighborhood with us to hammer them into the ground. They made lemonade and homemade chocolate chip cookies to sell at a little stand, proudly displaying the ETI poster. They greeted customers, handed out free stickers, and eagerly shared where the proceeds were going.
We made just under $600 in total and are excited to donate $300 to Educate Tanzania. When I asked the girls how they felt about sharing our money with the people of Tanzania, our youngest replied very loudly and enthusiastically, “GOOD!!!!!” When I asked our oldest what her favorite part about helping people was, she said, “My favorite part is when they get really happy. Because when they get really happy, I get really happy!”
This was such a meaningful experience for our family. Seeing the girls so dedicated made us incredibly proud. They collected money, greeted customers with enthusiasm, and persevered through two long days in 90-degree heat. They had so much fun and took their responsibilities very seriously.
This garage sale taught them more than counting money or practicing social skills, it taught them that they can make a difference for people all the way across the world. It showed them that kindness can reach faraway places and that helping others truly makes the world a better place.
Thank you to everyone at ETI for the important work you do. Your mission is inspiring, and we are proud to play even a small part in supporting it.
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Pennies for Pineapple at All Saints Primary School, England
Kids Who Care at All Saints Primary School, Trysull, England
ETI’s English Ambassadors, Nigel and Ann Stone, are committed to helping generations to see themselves as active players with the power to help. Ann is a long-time educator who has dedicated her life to improving conditions for children in schools.
Currently, Ann travels to churches, Brownie groups, and schools to share the message of giving a hand up in Tanzania. In a recent visit, the children at All Saints Primary School in Trysull (West Midlands), England, gathered to show you their pineapple collection bank. In this pineapple bank, they collect contributions that are donated to Educate Tanzania and therefore, the people of Karagwe. The children have learned the story of Karagwe’s farmer, Edina, and are intent on helping bring food processing to Tanzania so Edina will have money for medicine, food, education, and experience greater family stability. They are a wonderful part of the story.
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The Ngani Family Christmas
Mom and the Ngani Boys
Giving Back at Christmas
Christel and Jessica Ngani surprised their three sons one Christmas by telling them that they would received fewer presents and instead would give to others through Educate Tanzania. You can imagine the initial response. But the beauty is that the boys took a few moments, understood the intent, and ended up embracing the idea that helps kids on a continent where their own father was raised. The Ngani brothers were happy with themselves and their parents for providing a way for them to connect with a greater good while helping children halfway around the world.
