The Supply

2011 was a tremendous year for The Supply. Please join us in looking back at not only what we did this past year, but what YOU did.

We now look excitedly ahead to 2012 in which we hope to develop new fundraising campaigns and raise even more awareness so that we could begin building more secondary schools and empowering even more slum communities around the world.

Starting on January 1, we are committed to dedicating 100% of all online donations to our field projects as we aim to finish our school in Lenana in June 2012 and begin construction on two new sites. In 2012, we will introduce the evaluation results of our unique S.L.U.M.S program that will re-affirm the importance of education in these slums, our work in tthem, and the battle against apathy in combatting the cycle of poverty. You can find out more information about our programs at http://thesupply.org

We are asking for not only individual donors this next year, but partners who will be invested in the work we do. The best way is to join our recurring $8/month recurring campaign. (http://thesupply.org/donate) All funds will go directly to all of our programs on the field.

Together, you, us, and our children in the slum, we can all be the supply and start to see real transformation happen.

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The Supply moves Lenana to participate in a trash pick up community service activity.

Students, teachers, and the entire community came together to fight the apathy and lack of social responsibility that often plagues slums and perpetuates the structural deficiencies in them.

As we work together to transform these slums, our innovative solution, the S.L.U.M.S service learning education program will incorporate community service as one of its key components to allow students to understand their civic responsibilities and empower them to make change. Find out more info about the slum issue, our work, and the S.L.U.M.S program at http://thesupply.org

Yesterday we saw tremendous support from people everywhere. If you check out our FB Event page (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199132876827809) you will see so many different students participating in donating their lunches to give back and build a Secondary School in Lenana, Kenya. We want to keep that movement going and encourage everyone to stay in the ZONE. Focused on our goal and our students in Lenana!

Let's keep this movement going by encouraging our friends to be a part of this campaign! Share this video on your Facebook Page.


UPDATE:
Day 1 results are posted! We're expecting a heavy moving day tomorrow with a lot of fundraising activity going on in each school! Check here: http://thesupply.org/progress

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In 2011, The Supply Education Group is committed to building Lenana's first-ever community secondary school.

This school will service the most needy -- orphans and slum children -- providing affordable education for them and advancing their educational pursuits.

Since 1999, DYC has been the only community primary school available for these students. But we are excited to construct this secondary school in partnership with DYC and the Lenana community.

Help us by Donating today!

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Our past trip to Lenana was action packed. We met with our Engineer and Architect, got the community involved with community service, learned Swahili, and much much more. Here is a small preview of what to expect in the next couple of weeks. Be sure to stay tuned!

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We want to thank our good friend Kevjumba, for donating his funds from the JUMBA FUND channel to help build the first Secondary School in Lenana, Kenya. It's amazing to see leaders like him using his blessings to bless others!

Please make sure to check out his channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/kevjumba and http://www.youtube.com/user/jumbafund


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This is the story of Saul, gatekeeper of DYC Primary School.

During the month of October The Supply staff took a trip to Lenana to film their documentary "Standard 8." However, one night the team was approached by a group of muggers with machetes and guns. Saul stepped up and protected us from the group of muggers. Risking his life not only for our staff but for the hope of education.

Unfortunately all our equipment was taken away from us that night. But what wasn't gone was our story and with that story we were once again reassured with why we fight for the children of Lenana.

He is one of the many staff members at DYC that fight hard for the education of these children. Together we believe that change can happen. That transformation begins through education.


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This month we were fortunate enough to partner with an organization called "The jubilee Project." The Jubilee Project makes videos for good causes and finds sponsors who will be willing to donate 1 cent per view for the cause. As we start wrapping up our campaign lets give a final push and keep spreading the awareness.

This week is the last week to watch our "Picture This" video. Please share the video with your friends!

WATCH THE "Picture This" VIDEO to help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs-9NcGqQ_U&feature=mh_lolz&list=LLlaOax2xVkN4

Every View = 9 cents

500 views = A student's tuition per term
1,000 views = A teacher's salary at DYC
500,000 views = Construction of a school

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In Lenana, something as simple as a pencil is scarce. So in order to have it available for all the students, teachers end up breaking a whole pencil into 3 different pieces to give out to each student. Although their village may be broken, and their resources limited, there is hope that comes from these pencils. We believe in all of our students and know that with education each of them can write their future.

We are all the supply.


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Supply does not meet demand. Supply meets supply. Education has the power to change lives and transform communities. However, a harsh reality exists: many children around the world do not have access to basic education. We're talking slum children, orphans, refugee children, and sex trafficked girls. We believe if we can provide educational opportunities for these oppressed children, they can realize their full human potential and become the supply in their own communities, enacting great change. They will be empowered individuals who see education the way we see it: a call to action. We are all the supply.

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Episode 3 to the new series of shorts featuring Kevjumba and his experience in Kenya.

Thank you to all you who supported us during the Kevjumba Birthday Campaign (http://thesupply.org/) With your help we raised $7,134 to fund building a secondary school in Lenana.
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On May 9th KevJumba partnered with The Supply Education Group and took a trip out to Lenana, Kenya. As an organization we were thrilled to have him meet our kids and to learn more about the difficulties slum children have in receiving a proper education.

Throughout the next 4 weeks we will be releasing short videos on his experience out there. Look forward to watching him teach a class, learn about their culture, and interact with the kids. Through these short pieces, we hope to bring a face to our cause, a voice to this community, and a belief that anyone can make a difference.

This is Kevjumba's story, and how he is giving back to a community that now considers him family.
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Special thanks to http://youtube.com/kevjumba

NVOT Model UN has pledged to give $500 in building a school in Lenana if this video receives more than 20,000 views. Please help us by sharing this video on Facebook and Twitter so we can build the first Secondary School in Lenana!

They also pledge to match $500 of the donations received until Sunday, so we can receive a grand total donation of $1000 with your help!

Spread the word and share the hugs everyone! :)

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Our interns at The Supply went out to New York City to give out free hugs and bring awareness towards our cause. Although we ended up raising only $32, we are happy to meet new supporters who believe in what a secondary school can provide to the kids in Lenana.



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Episode 2 to the new series of shorts featuring Kevjumba and his experience in Kenya.

2:57 to watch preview for the next episode!

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On May 9th KevJumba partnered with The Supply Education Group and took a trip out to Lenana, Kenya. As an organization we were thrilled to have him meet our kids and to learn more about the difficulties slum children have in receiving a proper education.

Throughout the next 4 weeks we will be releasing short videos on his experience out there. Look forward to watching him teach a class, learn about their culture, and interact with the kids. Through these short pieces, we hope to bring a face to our cause, a voice to this community, and a belief that anyone can make a difference.

This is Kevjumba's story, and how he is giving back to a community that now considers him family.
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PLEASE LIKE OUR facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/thesupply for more updates and videos of Kev and our kids!

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Special thanks to http://youtube.com/kevjumba

Episode 1 to the new series of shorts featuring Kevjumba and his experience in Kenya.

WE WILL RELEASE EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY. 4:08 to watch preview for the next episode!

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On May 9th KevJumba partnered with The Supply Education Group and took a trip out to Lenana, Kenya. As an organization we were thrilled to have him meet our kids and to learn more about the difficulties slum children have in receiving a proper education.

Throughout the next 4 weeks we will be releasing short videos on his experience out there. Look forward to watching him teach a class, learn about their culture, and interact with the kids. Through these short pieces, we hope to bring a face to our cause, a voice to this community, and a belief that anyone can make a difference.

This is Kevjumba's story, and how he is giving back to a community that now considers him family.
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PLEASE LIKE OUR facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/thesupply for more updates and videos of Kev and our kids!

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Special thanks to http://youtube.com/kevjumba

You all know class 5 as the bright energetic class that danced for Kevjumba. But did you know that not everyone in this class has a textbook. In fact. there is only one textbook available for this whole class. So how do they learn? How do they share? How do they study?

They do this by working together. By having one student copy each lesson from the textbook on to the chalkboard. You see, these students make their own textbooks. They may not have been fortunate enough to be given one... But they will make sure to do whatever it takes to have one. This is their hunger to learn. Because they believe in what education can do for them.

You've seen how bright they are...You've seen the dancing and the laughing. But now see, why we believe there is so much hope for this one community. Why we believe change can happen

Because we know, that in the future...they too...will soon become the supply.

Help us build a Secondary School
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Meet Jeff. We love to see him every time we go to Kenya because he makes us laugh and smile. Although this video doesn't do justice to his awesome personality, we hope that he does the same for you. We miss you Jeff and see you soon!!! :)

This is a video from our beautiful teachers expressing their love towards their valentines. In the beginning it felt a little strange for them to do this, but by the end of our shoot they loved it! We appreciate each and every one of them and miss them all very much :)

Whether we have a valentine or not, The Supply hopes that we can all spread the love today! Love is everywhere! Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!

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Music: "Valentine" by Kina Grannis
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Lenana. Many of you have heard us talk about Lenana. You've seen Lenana on our website and our FB page. You have probably wondered what Lenana is like. We are excited because this is the first time that we get to show you this beautiful community and its residents.

We want the entire Supply support group to become connected with this community and help us, together with the school, students, and families of Lenana to help in creating long-term change.

Please continue to follow us as we continue to update our website, release our documentary in March, and provide you with opportunities to tangibly get involved.

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Here are some highlights from our recent documentary/research trip to Lenana. Please stay tuned for new updates on our website and information about the release of our documentary: http://thesupply.org/

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