We’re proud to report, The Awassa Children’s Project (ACP), has grown to support two distinct entities, the Awassa Children’s Center (ACC) and the Awassa Youth Campus (AYC). Through October 15, 2006, ACP has raised $34,000 towards our goal of $60,000. So far this year, through support of ACC and AYC, we have been able to send $66,028 to further their critical missions and programs.

Specifically, we have provided $36,728 in support of ACC, to provide food, clothing, education and shelter for 60 wonderful children, and in support of the Green Awassa Atelier. Through September, the biggest outlays of money by ACC included $10,800 covering food for the children and their housing costs (including rent). Also, $9,350 was allocated for utilities and furniture. Lastly $4,030 was stretched to cover educational expenses, tuition, uniforms, tutors, books and materials as well as summer camp and uniforms for the children.

The ACP also provided $29,300 in support of the dynamic and robust growth of AYC programs including One Love (HIV/AIDS Education) Theater (OLT), the growing community library, children’s art, gymnastics and Aikido education classes, community outreach and health awareness programs.

AYC’s largest outlays included $8,970 for AYC employee salaries, $6,600 for operating costs associated with OLT and $4,725 covering rent and various OLT expenses. We successfully worked towards minimizing amounts spent on overhead and items other than directly supporting ACC and AYC missions and programs. (N.B. $2,850 was spent on overhead amounting to 4% of our total expenditures). While we are proud of our work so far this year, the ACC continues to grow, and help more children.

In addition, the AYC’s impact on the youth of Awassa and Ethiopia has been astonishing, and it continues to expand as a vital place to help thousands of children. However, there are thousands upon thousands more. Thus, your help to support our children and community outreach programs is still desperately needed for the remainder of 2006 and beyond!

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