Welcome to Yoga For Change!

I have signed up for Off the Mat, Into the World's 2009 Seva Challenge and have committed myself to raising $20,000 for organizations working to improve the health and education of women and children in Uganda. I have started this blog to share information on the organizations, spread the word of upcoming events and keep everyone posted on my progress towards the goal. If you are willing and able please donate now! And if you have any fundraising suggestions or would be interested in hosting an event to help spread awareness of the cause and my challenge please let me know. I know that with your support we can make a difference in thousands of lives. Thank you!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Where does the money go?

80% of this year's Seva Challenge funds will support the following organizations and 20% will support OTM's local initiatives, including our nationwide yoga for at-risk youth programs.

This year we hope to double the amount raised for the following organizations working to provide basic needs and education to Ugandan communities.

The Goal:
$150k to Shanti Uganda to build an eco birthing center with a sustainable garden and to support birthing education and training programs for women with HIV/AIDS.

$125k to Building Tomorrow to build a primary school, housing for all seven teachers and their families and to develop a farm on the school’s property. With additional funds we can support the organization in updating and improving Building Tomorrow academies.

$10k to PSI/YouthAIDS to support their work in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS worldwide.

PSI/YouthAIDS is an education and prevention program of PSI, that uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and reach 600 million young people in more than 60 countries with life-saving messages, products, services and care.

We will work closely with YouthAIDS in order to become educated about HIV/AIDS in Africa and will support their work in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS worldwide.

$10k to New Hope School to support the orphans and improve/ update existing facilities.

The New Hope School, Entebbe, Uganda, is run by a local Ugandan and provides shelter and schooling for orphans and young children without adequate homes.

We will be supporting NHS by providing new beds for the children and orphans and supporting the improvement of their water system and educational programs.

This organization is very small and unfortunately there is no website.

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