Matching Campaign will DOUBLE your donation

Posted on October 23, 2011 by foae

Donate now through Dec 31 and your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of friends hoping to inspire others to help us reach our goal of raising $120,000.

Seven classrooms are urgently needed in Tanzania and Kenya.  The most vital need is in the Uluthe community.  Over the last two years, Friends of Africa Education has funded the construction of 9th and 10th grade classrooms for Uluthe.  However there are no 11th or 12th grade classrooms or teachers within a 10 mile radius of the village.  So for the 10th graders to advance to the next grade level, classrooms must be built!

This problem can be solved.  If we build the two classrooms, the Kenyan government will supply the teachers!

We know you have many choices for giving, especially at the end of the year.  We invite you to place Friends of Africa Education at the top of your list.  100% of your donation will go to building classrooms.

$95 = one day’s construction costs

$665 = one week’s construction costs

$2660 = one month’s construction costs

How many days, weeks, or months are you willing to provide?

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$30,000 plus raised at 11th annual FOAE golf tournament!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by foae

FOAE held its 11th annual golf tournament, dinner/silent auction on August 11 at Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale, MN.  The more than $30,000 raised will build additional classrooms at St. Margaret’s Academy, Tanzania and Uluthe High School, Kenya.  Thank you to all who participated and donated to the event!

(Tournament winners pictured: Sherry Simpson, Barb Towler, Stacy Lambert, and Josh Wendel)

A special thank you to:

Major Event Sponsors

Justin and Kristin Stets of Carlson Capital Management

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

$500 Tee and Green Sponsors

Veryl & Laurie Chihak

Brian & Julie Dzekute

Eric & Lisa Engh

James M Erlandson DDS

Chuck & Meleah Follen

King of Kings Church, Woodbury

King of Kings Retired Men

Reuel & Mary Nygaard

Keith & Jo Ann Weber

Woodbury Rotary Club

$250 Tee or Green Sponsors

Galen & Kathy Britz

Caring Professionals Homecare

Grove Landscaping

Larry & Ginny Gunderson

Jerry & Sue Kerschner

Kathy Newell

Larry & Boots Paulson

Ken & Gail Shepard

Woodbury Spine and Injury Center

 

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11th annual golf tournament

Posted on May 24, 2011 by foae

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FOAE 11th Annual Golf Tournament
August 11, 2011, noon shotgun
Oak Marsh Golf Course, Oakdale, MN
Four person scramble
$125 per golfer ($35 non-golfer dinner)
Many of you have supported the Friends of Africa Education golf tournaments since the inception in 2001.  Thank you!  Proceeds from these tournaments have impacted more than 1,000 kids. As an example, for each classroom we build in East Africa, at least 20 more children are able to attend school and gain access to education.
This year our goal is to build one additional classroom at both St. Margaret’s Academy, Tanzania and Uluthe High School, Kenya. Join us on August 11 or donate to our effort. We need your help more than ever.
Major Sponsors
Carlson Capital Management
Thrivent Financial
$500 Green AND Tee Sponsors
Keith & Jo Ann Weber
James M Erlandson DDS
Brian & Julie Dzekute
King of Kings Retired Men
King of Kings Church, Woodbury
Engh Family
Reuel & Mary Nygaard
Woodbury Rotary Club
Chuck & Meleah Fallon
Veryl & Laurie Chihak
$250 Tee Sponsor
Larry & Boots Paulson
Jerry & Sue Kerschner
Woodbury Spine & Injury Center
Kathy Newell
Caring Professionals Homecare
$250 Green Sponsor
Ken & Gail Shepard
Grove Landscaping
Larry & Ginny Gunderson
Galen & Kathy Britz
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Visit us on Facebook and $2 will go to FOAE

Posted on April 22, 2011 by foae

Friends of Africa Education will receive a $2 donation when you visit our new Facebook page and select the “like” button.  Do this before May 31.  It is easy and it does not cost you a thing! 

Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Africa-Education/122999957774919#!/pages/Friends-of-Africa-Education/122999957774919?sk=wall

Spread the word to co-workers, friends, family, everyone!

Campaign funded by private donor, funds will be used for roof repairs at Ugana Primary School.

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Celebrating new classrooms at Uluthe Secondary School

Posted on February 10, 2011 by foae

The construction of two new classrooms at Uluthe Secondary School is almost complete!  These classrooms will allow for more children in the community to advance their education beyond primary school.  Because this is the only secondary school in the area, there is such excitement behind this project.  Thank you to all of our donors who made this possible.

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Mama Tesha to visit the USA Sept 2 – Nov 30, 2010

Posted on October 16, 2010 by DaveE

Mama Tesha with St Margaret's Academy Student

Friends of Africa Education (FOAE) is excited to announce Mama Tesha’s visit to Minnesota on Sept 2. Mama is the founder and director of St. Margaret’s Academy in Tanzania, East Africa.

Mama Tesha is eager to update us on the progress at St. Margaret’s Academy. Ten years ago Mama started teaching dozens of orphaned children in her small home in the city of Arusha, Tanzania. But with the help of generous supporters of FOAE, a school building was constructed in 2001. This school has grown to more than 600 nursery/primary students. Despite vast challenges facing the students and staff at St. Margaret’s Academy, the school is now ranked 9th academically in the nation (out of more than 14,000 schools). What an amazing achievement!

Mama will tell you with such emotion that two of her original students, who first began their education on the floor of her tiny home in Arusha, are now heading to the university this fall. These are the first of many to follow. Mama and the staff at St. Margaret’s Academy are dedicated to educating the future leaders of their community and country.

How you can support Mama’s visit:

  • share a cup of coffee or dinner at your home
  • join your family for a field trip (show her the local sites)
  • invite her to stay as an overnight guest in your home for a night or two
  • invite her to your church, local Rotary Club, Lions Club, or other service organization to share her story
  • volunteer with FOAE to organize her visitPlease contact Lisa Engh at ericengh@msn.com or 651-295-2550 if you are interested in participating.  



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FOAE Golf Tournament brings in record $33,000!

Posted on October 16, 2010 by DaveE

FOAE held its 10th annual golf tournament, dinner/silent auction on August 12 at Tartan Park Golf Course, Lake Elmo, MN. Proceeds will be used to build two classrooms at St. Margaret’s Academy in Tanzania and two classrooms in the Mungao region of Kenya. Thank you to all who participated!

Thank you sponsors

Art Horwitz

Hole Sponsors

Richard and Bev Boyer

Brian and Julie Dzekute

James Erlandson, DDS

King of Kings Church

King of Kings Retired Men’s Group

Maximum Sales

Reuel and Mary Nygaard

Chris and Heidi Perman

The Pines Golf Course

Ken & Gail Shepard and Larry & Ginny Gunderson

Greg Tietz Painting

Keith and JoAnn Weber

Winners Keith Moore and Rollie Johnson (Keith hit a hole-in-one!)

Woodbury Rotary Club

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Save the Date August 12 Tartan Park, Lake Elmo, MN

Posted on May 4, 2010 by foae

10th Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 12, Tartan Park, Lake Elmo, MN

$125 per golfer
$35 non-golfer dinner
(registration available in early June)

For more information contact:
Galen Britz at 651-337-1296 or gnkbritz@comcast.net

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Headmaster of St. Margaret’s Academy wraps up two month visit to USA

Posted on May 4, 2010 by foae
Michael Magaya and US students

Michael Magaya visited schools in Minnesota and Spokane, Washington

Michael Magaya, headmaster of St. Margaret’s Academy, will catch a flight to Tanzania tonight, bringing to a close his two month stay in Minnesota. He shared meals, stories, and prayers with so many.

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He visited several Minnesota schools; sharing and exchanging ideas with students and staff;
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He traveled to Whitworth University in Spokane, WA to develop a “study abroad” partnership with St. Margaret’s Academy;
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Michael worked with the Friends of Africa Education board of directors to align goals and objectives;
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He shared stories of success with Friends of Africa Education partners like Books for Africa, Feed My Starving Children, Rotary Clubs, and local churches;
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And he expressed his deepest, heartfelt gratitude to sponsors and donors.

Thank you to all who made Michael feel so welcome.

(Mama Tesha, founder and director of St. Margaret’s Academy, was scheduled to visit this spring as well, however we are anticipating a fall visit instead.)

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Mama Tesha to Visit Minnesota! March 8 – May 4

Posted on January 30, 2010 by foae
Mama Tesha

Mama Tesha of St Margaret's Academy in Tanzania

We are thrilled to announce that Mama Tesha will visit Minnesota this spring.  She is the Founder and Director of St Margaret’s Academy, Tanzania, East Africa.

Mama first came to Minnesota nine years ago.  She traveled on a one-way plane ticket, searching for help for her small group of students–most of whom were AIDS orphans.  Friends of Africa Education answered her appeal, organized a charity golf tournament, and raised enough funds to build a school in 2001. St. Margaret’s Academy was born!

Since then, the school has grown to 450 students and is now ranked 9th in the nation out of more than 14,000 schools.  Mama has an amazing story– a story of what children facing unimaginable challenges can do when given the gift of education.
As an extra bonus, Mama will bring a special guest with her from Tanzania– Headmaster of St Margaret’s Academy, Michael Magaya.
We are delighted to welcome both of them to Minnesota!
FOAE is hosting their visit to:
raise awareness
thank sponsors/donors
generate funds for additional classrooms
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