Cypress Springs High School's YLPA Organization, the Red Diamond D.I.V.A.S., is an organization that promotes high moral character, responsibility, good sportsmanship, school spirit, and unity among female students.
On October 26, 2007, Kisumu Project, Inc. spoke to Cy Springs High School's "Young Ladies for Positive Action" (YLPA) about the efforts of Kisumu Project, Inc., Young Generation's Center (YGC), and Solace International in Western Kenya. The YLPA ladies are interested in learning about Kenya and how they can use their positive actions to make a more global impact.
CSHS's YLPA D.I.V.A.S. are red hot and ready to help YGC in their need for tools, supplies, and bicycles for the new vocational boarding school being built in Mbita, Kenya. YLPA sponsor Mrs. Uniquia Monroe will assist the ladies in organizing and facilitating a fund raiser and luncheon to share their mission of spreading positive actions throughout the world.
These DIVAS believe in sharing their message of the importance of humanitarian efforts and helping others. A luncheon and guest speaker is planned for early December 2007. The esteemed Mrs. Elizabeth Gundo of Houston's Kenyan Women's Group has already accepted an invitation to be one of the guest speakers at the event! Mrs. Gundo will share the insight and experiences she gained while teaching in Kisumu, Kenya.
Today, I had the privilege of speaking to Dean Middle School's Step Club. Their sponsor, Ms. Kesha Bolton, is one awesome teacher! She has obviously invested time and patience into her Step Team!Despite some initial technical difficulties with our PowerPoint presentation and DVD, the girls hung in there! This is one great group of girls. I could tell that they are very interested in making a difference in the world. They are also very excited about writing to students in Kisumu! I look forward to being able to let everyone know what project they choose!Stay tuned! These ladies have something awesome in store for us!<a href="http://www.addyoursitefreesubmit.com/"><img src="http://www.addyoursitefreesubmit.com/images/addyoursite_button.gif" border="0" alt="Add Your Site For Free Today!"></a>
On, Tuesday, October 16, 2007, Kisumu Project, Inc. hosted a Kenyan Sampler Luncheon at Epiphany Lutheran School. Students were able to sample a variety of foods from Kenya, including Sukumu Wiki, Mandaze, Beef Stew, Chapatis, Kachumbari (cabbage salad), Rice Pilauf, and cake.Students brought a $5.00 donation that is to be applied to Esibila Primary School's water well and restroom projects. After eating, students heard Mr. Kenneth Osore discuss the kinds of foods eaten in Kenya. Close to $400 was collected at the luncheon.Epiphany students, staff, parents, and volunteers enjoyed the cultural experience and look forward to similar activities in the future. Special thanks goes to Elizabeth Gundo and Emelda Osore for preparing authentic Kenyan cuisines for the students. Thank you also goes out to Mr. Osore and volunteers for volunteering and assisting with the luncheon! Asante!
