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Help Asante Mariamu raise funds in support of the Kabanga Primary School in Western Tanzania 

Asante Mariamu is working to raise money in support of the Kabanga Primary School, a school for disabled children in rural Western Tanzania. The school is overcrowded, poor and struggling to meet the most basic needs of the students and staff.  As a result of the mortal threats against people with albinism, Kabanga has become a refuge for more than 70 children with albinism.  We are hoping to raise $25,000 to refurbish a classroom, purchase furniture, make necessary repairs and deliver low-vision devices.  

We also hope to implement a few long-term sustainable projects, including building and supplying a small library and creating a kitchen garden.  We are working with the Western Tanzania Red Cross Society and several local churches to make this a reality, and have several fun events planned. Help now.

Two events on Saturday, December 3, 2011to help us raise funds:

Holiday Bazaar at Washington-Lee High School

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Washington-Lee High School

1301 N Stafford Street

Arlington VA 22201

Asante Mariamu will be at the annual Holiday Bazaar. We’ll have handcrafted items from Tanzania, jewelry and delicious baked goods.  More than 60 local artisans will be showing quality gift items for sale, including handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, glassware, pet items and clothing. W-L clubs and sports teams will be selling holiday greenery, poinsettias, citrus, nuts and other items.  Enjoy home-made multi-ethnic food and baked goods while you shop. 

Free parking is available in the I-66 parking garage off Stafford St. 

5K Walk/Run for Albinism Awareness at Woodson High School

9:00 AM Registration

10:00 Run/Walk Starts

WT Woodson High School

9525 Main St

Fairfax, VA 22031

Girl Scout Troop 3013 is hosting a 5K walk/run on this day. Registration begins at 9:00 AM near the Woodson basketball courts. The 5K will commence at 10 AM. There is no registration fee, but donations, sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats (NO BASEBALL CAPS) will be collected. There will be a bake sale to raise money for the school. Please come and invite your friends and family.