Hi All,
I know this is OT but I hope you won't mind us posting.
Can you help us to make a difference,
In the time it takes you to read this email (click) 20 children in sub Sahara Africa with have died, mainly from poverty (click). Bob Geldhof once famously told us to 'get off our arses and do something about it', and at Lochaber high school we have...........(click)
For the last two years Lochaber High School, tucked away in the Scottish Highlands, have recycled, repaired and refurbished over 300 donated computers. These have then been installed into schools in black townships north of Polokwane, in the Limpopo region of South Africa, where unemployment can be as high as 90% and HIV/AIDs is widespread. Our continued support to the area and the teaching of educators and learners alike has enabled many to get on the first rung of the technology ladder, increasing their chances of a job and therefore a future.
Following the success of the last two trips, we are about to set off again, along with 200 more refurbished second hand computers back into other schools in the area, to continue the work started in 2003, and for this to happen we need to raise a lot of money by fund raising. The pupils have already raised three quarters of the =A312,000 required from dances, car washing, bingo nights and the like. However, the Tsunami tragedy at Christmas has badly affected our fundraising this year and we are, with two weeks days to go, somewhat short of our target. If you are able to help with a small donation or in any other way it would be very much appreciated.
Donations can be made securely with paypal on our website
Thank you for your time.
Yours sincerely,
Lochaber high School Computers For Africa Team
PS You could also help by emailing any friends our website who may be interested in helping us or posting in any forums.