So Many Reasons to be Thankful: 2016 in Review
Once again it’s time to look back on the year to review where where we started and where we ended up. It’s been a good year for Simbolei.
In January, the building crew poured the main staircase and the second floor deck as they wrapped up the building season.
In June and July, we had our biggest volunteer group ever, as 11 people arrived in Iten to share books, stories and a puppet show with students in seven nearby primary schools. Volunteers also toured local attractions and explored Iten, including participating in or spectating at the Iten Marathon.
Back in Michigan, Schuler Books and Music in Okemos hosted a successful fundraiser during the release party for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Schuler Books contributed 30% of sales during the release party to Simbolei, raising over $4600 for construction and literacy programs!
October also brought Riffs for the Rift, another great community event with food, music and lots of support for Simbolei.
Now, we are rolling into December once again. Richard Kaitany will leave for Kenya on December 1st to continue construction on Simbolei Academy. Progress on Simbolei Academy and our literacy outreach has been consistent and steady thanks to all of you for y0ur support. By this time next year we hope to be finishing up construction and organizing curriculum and hiring staff.
The journey to this point has been wonderful, but the best is yet to come.
— Andrea
Posted November 25, 2016