History
In the summer of 2003, I was asked to serve as a consultant on the TAGS (Textbooks for A Global Society) project, a component of the Bush administration Africa Education Initiative (AEI) program to improve educational opportunities for Africa's children. As a native of Benin, I assisted the TAGS representatives in conceptualizing and writing supplemental textbooks that were later distributed to Benin children. We traveled to Benin to observe the educational situation. I was shocked and disheartened by the deterioration in infrastructure, yet encouraged by students and teachers' attitude.
Despite the lack and absence of basic school supplies, textbooks, students desks and dire learning conditions students were still eager to learn and teachers ready to teach. Upon my return to the States, I decided to do something to transform the lives of the children. I remained in touch with teachers, principals and trusted local organizations to provide funds for textbooks, school supplies, and academic programs for the children. I also worked tirelessly to register Seeds of Knowledge, Inc. (SOW) as a federally approved non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Although I am excited about the difference SOW and its dedicated volunteers are making in the lives of the children, I also recognize that strength in numbers can make an even more substantial impact. Therefore, I sollicit YOUR help and support. Please join us to SOW educational seeds of knowledge in the lives of children! Help us make make an even greater impact.
I look forward with much anticipation to your participation and for great things to happen for the children's sake. Thank you in advance for your support.
