As you may be aware, I have been working toward my Master’s in
Urban Studies and Youth Leadership Development for the past year. This summer,
as a requirement for completing this program, I have the privilege of serving
in Bungoma, Kenya from July 24-August 4,
2014 with an organization called BuildaBridge in Philadelphia. I am writing
to ask for your support and prayers as I prepare for and embark upon this
exciting endeavor.
BuildaBridge is a nonprofit arts education and intervention
organization that engages the transformative power of the arts to bring hope
and healing to children families, and communities in the tough places of the
world. BuildaBridge spans barriers of race, class, faith and culture to promote
holistic personal, family and community development. Committed to principles of
love, compassion, justice, reconciliation and service to others, BuildaBridge
motivates, enlists, trains and connects those with artistic gifts with those in
greatest need.
Our main task will be to engage HIV positive orphans in education,
art- making, evaluating their levels of resilience to trauma, and effectively
teaching them basic life skills such as problem-solving and conflict
resolution. Learning these skills will begin preparing these children for
successful futures in their schools, relationships, and into adulthood.
BuildaBridge
envisions a world where all children are resilient, experience self-efficacy,
and have a vision for their future. I share this vision and in order for me to
participate in this trip, I must raise approximately $9,000. I also covet your prayers for safety, health, and team
cohesion as we travel and work together.
Your donation will fund airfare, housing and
food, in-land transportation, travel insurance, excursions, education, art and
science supplies, and contributions to the local project development once we
leave.
I ask that you return a check or money order made
out to “BuildaBridge” with my name in the memo. You can send it to BuildaBridge’s
address: BuildaBridge,
205 W. Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19144. You may also go to www.buildabridge.org and click “DONATE NOW”.
Check the Global Artology category. Make sure you write my name in the
“Dedicated To” section, otherwise it will be impossible to connect your
donation to my account. (There is a 3% surcharge for online donations, so
payment by check is preferred.) Please submit donations by June 10, 2014.
Your generosity and support are tremendously appreciated!
Blessings and Love,
Ashley Session
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