It's been over 2 months now since I've been back in the states. While I was working with the administration in Kenya, our discussions kept coming back to the idea of financial sustainability and the steps that are necessary to take in order to get KGSA to a level where they can run the organization themselves.
What we have decided to do is begin a campaign, a Secure a Future Campaign (http://secureafuture.wordpress.com), where 100% of the money raised from this point, until next summer will go directly into income generating opportunities that will be established in Kenya. The whole idea is to generate enough profit through these activities to meet our operational costs for the school, decreasing the school's dependency on donor support in the future. We have quite a low overhead cost for what we are able to do and provide, and we are determined to make this a reality.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 over the course of this next year by identifying 100 individuals, or parties that are willing to donate $1,000 to our quest of sustainability.
We are holding a Silent Auction this November to kick-off the campaign and we would love to see you all there! Please spread this information to anyone you think would be interested in supporting our cause and the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy!
What: Silent Auction to kick-off the Secure a Future Campaign!
Where: University Club - Downtown
340 Cedar Street, 14th Floor, Saint Paul, MN
When: Friday, November 12th, 2010
5:00 - 9:00pm (first auction table opens at 6:00pm)
