Schools for Humanity

A New Era for SFH - SFH

SFHrss — Sat, 12 Feb 20111 12:00:00 PST

Today, more than ever, we need a revolution in education and SfH is leading the way. Humanity faces many global challenges and the only way out is through an out-of-the-box approach to education. But education today is built on an 18th century model and that simply does suffice in a 21st century world with 21st century problems... Continue reading →

Help for Haiti - SFH

SFHrss — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:39:49 PST

We’ve been in touch with the U.S. State Department to learn how Schools for Humanity can help with the tragedy in Haiti. Based on the information received, we’ve decided to mobilize our organization to help the rebuilding efforts once the disaster relief activities are complete... Continue reading →

Graduation Day! - SFH

SFHrss — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:39:49 PST

“You’re making such a difference to our community. Before the school we had no hope. With the school we can make dreams for our children.” These were the words that were translated for me, spoken by a student’s parent... Continue reading →

African recording artist and philanphropist, Angelique Kidjo learns of Schools for Humanity - SFH

SFHrss — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:39:49 PST

During my first visit to Shashemene, Ethiopia, I was introduced to one of the most powerful voices in music: grammy winning, Angelique Kidjo's voice shouted out of the speakers of Dave Brown's iPod. I knew right away, that I wanted to download all of her music to my iPod when I returned to the US... Continue reading →

Run for Schools - SFH

SFHrss — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:39:49 PST

Capgemini, long-time supporter of Schools for Humanity, is organizing a series of Fun Runs across the country to help raise funds for children’s education. The events are open to all – so join us, have fun and help us provide schools for children who have little or no access to formal education! Continue reading →

Update on India - SFH

SFHrss — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:39:49 PST

Have a seat, the desks and benches have arrived! As I mentioned in an earlier blog, we were very excited to purchase desks and benches for the students of the Chinchoti Village School when we vistied India in October of last year. Ready and eager to learn,these students were required to sit on the floor and look up as their teacher instructed their daily lesson... Continue reading →

School Report - SFH

SFHrss — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:39:49 PST

A few months ago, Christine Keenen, from our sister organization in Northern Ireland, “Schools for Shashemene”, visited the school to provide uniforms, desks and equipment for the children. The uniforms were made by a local tailor – the desks and chairs by local craftsmen...Continue reading →

Giving! - SFH

SFHrss — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:39:49 PST

Our impact can be felt in the USA too! One of my greatest pleasures is visiting schools in the USA and talking about the children in Africa and India. When I show pictures of our projects overseas, I ask the students here what they notice most; some point to the ragged clothes, some mention the fact that the children in the pictures have no shoes – but all notice the fact that the children in Africa and India are usually smiling... Continue reading →

An Adventure in India - SFH

SFHrss — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:39:49 PST

It has been a month since I’ve returned home from the Schools for Humanity India trip and I continue to absorb the experience and reflect on the amazing impact that the donations and volunteer efforts of our friends, families and colleagues has had on the lives over 1000 children in three village schools in India... Continue reading →

Meet the Team: Jordan Lofton - SFH

SFHrss — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:39:49 PST

My name is Jordan Lofton and I work as a Staff Consultant at Capgemini. I first heard about Schools for Humanity when another coworker brought in a flyer and shared it. When I read about the Schools for Humanity I realized that it was the opportunity I had been looking for. Several years ago I visited an area in the Caribbean which is heavily impoverished... Continue reading →

Your Donations Make a Real Difference! - SFH

SFHrss — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:39:49 PST

160 children in Shashemene, Ehtiopia now attend school as a result of Schools for Humanity. These are children that would otherwise have no access to education. We are working on finishing construction of a permanent facility within the next year. Please visit our Gallery to see photos of the community we are serving... Continue reading →

Schools for Humanity Visits Open Air User Meeting - SFH

SFHrss — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:39:49 PST

Schools for Humanity manned a booth at the recent OpenAir Users Meeting in Boston, Mass. There were about 200 people at the conference and at least 50 of them stopped by to learn more about the Schools for Humanity story... Continue reading →

Ethiopian Government Grants Education License - SFH

SFHrss — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:39:49 PST

The local municipal government of Shashemene was prepared to grant us land for the new school building, with one caveat: we obtain a Certificate of Education from the Central Government! Continue reading →

Dena Brown - SFH

SFHrss — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:39:49 PST

My goal to visit Africa was FINALLY achieved!! The trip was a GREAT success and I think all of us that were there will never think of Ethiopia in the same way again... Continue reading →

Hanuman Nagar Marathi School - SFH

SFHrss — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:39:49 PST

I am sure everyone knows that Louise Gomm is volunteering to be part of a School for Humanity team performing maintenance on a slum school in Mumbai. Louise is raising $2500+, and Paul Thorley has promised to match this dollar for dollar to provide Louise with the minimum amount she needs to cover her travel and accommodation for the trip ($4500)... Continue reading →

Shashemene - SFH

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:39:49 PST

We traveled to Shashemene as a 4-person team in July of this year. Most of that time was spent with the community where the school will be built. At the end of the trip we were able to start classes for 160 children. These are children who currently have little access to formal education... Continue reading →