A Personal Appeal
Those who have followed me for a few years know that in 2018 Beth and I started a charity with a work colleague to support a school in Kovie, Togo. Beth and I funded the construction and outfitting of a 3 room school building and a computer lab. With the help of a very small list of friends we've also built a basketball court and a security wall in addition to paying the tuition and providing books and school supplies for 800 elementary students. We only have ~60 donors but we make a big impact.
Every year I write a letter summarizing our progress and appealing for donations. I hand address the envelopes and include a personal note in each letter. I think this approach is much more meaningful than sending an email.
I know this is hard to believe, but our school doesn't have toilets or facilities for hand washing. Can you imagine 800 students without bathroom facilities!? So in addition to our normal budget, this year we're kicking off a capital campaign to construct toilets with running water. We think it will cost ~ $25,000. Beth and I will match all donations.
This is the school's annual budget.
Would YOU like a letter with a handwritten note from me, ExitRowIron next year? Well all it takes is a donation of any size at EFFAC.org or send a check to the address below. Be sure to ask for a matching donation if offered by your company.
Education Foundation for African Children
EIN: 81-2812389
Contact: Anthony Osei
Contact Phone: (952)657-3182
Address: PO Box 44052, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Or Credit Card donation at EFFAC.org
If you're in need of a little extra Christmas spirit, click this link to see a hidden page at EFFAC.org with additional content from our 2023 school supply distribution.












