AlliedForUganda Relaunched!

Dear Family & Friends,

Three years ago, with the help of my amazing community, I raised over $20,000 and traveled to Uganda for 3 weeks with leaders from Off the Mat, Into the World (OTM). Twenty-one other women from all over North America also went on the trip, and collectively, we raised over half a million dollars. Our money built a birthing center, a seven room school, and provided rice, beans, medicine & other essentials for forty families living in the Acholi Quarters. We also gave $10K to YouthAids and provided new mattresses, a water filtration system and a small library for the New Hope Orphanage. I look forward to personally following up with each of these organizations in May of 2013 when I return to Uganda with Global Shine Project (GSP)!

My personal commitment: To raise $6,000 by April 1st, 2013. This will cover the expenses of my trip + roughly 50% of the funds I raise will support the following organizations:

Life In Africa- A successful community based organization that supports families living in extreme poverty in the Acholi Quarters.

Shanti Uganda- This is the center that our collective OTM funds built in 2009.

Building Tomorrow- This is the seven room primary school in Gayaza that our collective OTM funds built in 2009.

Breakdance Project Uganda- This is a new organization that Global Shine Project started working with in 2011. Their mission is to engage & empower disadvantaged youth in Uganda through breakdancing to promote leadership skills & social responsibility.

The exact project details for each organization will come later. As we get closer to the trip, GSP will have a clearer idea of the current, immediate needs.

Uganda holds a very special place in my heart & calls me to be of service. Together, we can help each worthy organization reach their next goal. You can help by donating time and/or money. There will be events throughout the year to give donors an opportunity to receive something in return for their generosity and be in community with like-minded people. If you are interested in helping out with these events, please let me know! The more people that are involved, the better. Individual donations anywhere from $1 to $1K will make a positive impact. Your participation will not only help Ugandans achieve a better quality of life, but you also contribute to my growth as a leader, and that means the world to me! I am deeply grateful for your support & sponsorship on this sacred journey.

With Gratitude,
Megan

Estimated Cost Breakdown:
(GSP is still working on finalizing exact quotes, so these numbers may change slightly):
$1,300 plane ticket
$1,100 hotel (9 nights)
$300 food (10 days)
$300 group bus rental/tips
$3,000 in donations to the organizations listed above.

My fundraising goal:
$6,000 in 12 months
$500/month
$120/week
$18/day<-- This covers the cost of one birthing kit for Shanti Uganda!

You can donate via cash, check, or credit card through PayPal. To donate via Credit Card/PayPal click here. You can make checks payable to "Megan Ridge" & post to the address below:

Megan Ridge
334 E North Street
Bethlehem PA 18018

Any donations raised after I meet the costs of my trip are tax deductible & GSP can provide a tax receipt. Please specify if you require a tax receipt.

NAMASTE!