If you are a teacher at a school, college, a member of a community group, church organisation or simply an individual - you can help by getting your local community/school involved by organising a "Kids in Kenya" fundraising event in your local area.
Spread the word
Tell all your friends and wider network about our Kids in Kenya project and pass on our website address. Don't forget to mention that we are on the ABC's website too. All other marketing or fundraising ideas are welcome so do contact us:
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Some ideas for fundraising
At schools :
the children can pay to come to school in mufti - free dress day with a gold coin donation
movie matinee at school and charge admission
guess how many lollies or apples or sultanas in a jar
set up a display in the library and ask for donations to view the show
ask local business to support the cause with prizes or donations
throw a talent quest with all entry fees
have a prominent personality in the school state that if the school reaches a set amount that they will eat a frog, (freddo of course) but hold up a real frog for the initial anouncement
head shaving / leg waxing
letters to the editor of a local paper
hold a sausage sizzle and/or have a stall with different foods from around the world
sell "get out of homework" vouchers
get airplay on a local radio station
have a record breaking athon i.e. hugs, stuff people into a small car, dance athon
chalk drawings of Kids in Kenya - pay to enter - best drawing goes up on this website
make an African type village model out of cardboard on the school parade ground or hall
hold a rice replacement lunch
A DOLLAR GOES A LONG WAY TO HELP EDUCATE THE KIDS IN KENYA
