Join Colleen in support of Empower a Life: Help Bring Solar Energy to a School in Ethiopia

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What is imagine1day?
imagine1day is a growing, global community of people making passionate contributions to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education. Our mission of developing leaders to elevate the world guides our every step. We are a movement powered by endless creative energy to help the next generation of leaders who will carry Africa into a new era of prosperity.
Where does my money go?
Donations will fund equipment, transportation, installation, and training necessary to build technical skills and knowledge to sustain the system and effectively integrate it into the community. Installation will take place in February 2014.
Why participate?
Because with your donation, you are helping to create a future that would not otherwise be possible. The gift of light is one way to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education.
Did you know?
  1. 13 = # of months in Ethiopia (one of very few countries left with their own calendar)
  2. 30 = # of days in a month in Ethiopia, remaining days of the year comprise the 13th month
  3. 2,000 = population of Abada Community in Ethiopia
  4. 365 = # of days without electricity in Abada today

Friends of imagine1day, Inc. will handle the distribution of your donation.

Thanks to...

Feb 15 Starbucks gave 26 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Angelique gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Brian gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Wesley made a 26 contribution
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Sheri made a 13 contribution
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Doug gave 50 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Brian made a 26 contribution
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Greg made a 20 contribution
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Andrea gave 50 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Pamela made a 30 contribution
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Claire gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Rosanne gave 20 for a share of the Abada solar system costs through Friends of imagine1day
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Karen made a 13 contribution

Give the Gift of Light: Help me and imagine1day bring solar energy to Ethiopia

Dear Friends & Family,

I’m writing to ask for your support with a cause that I am personally passionate about: building leaders in this world. It starts in our own communities and extends to our global communities.

In partnership with the non-profit organization, imagine1day, our goal is that in 30 days, we will raise $13 for each person in the Abada Community in Ethiopia (population ~2,000) to fund a solar energy system that will fuel their village 365 days a year.

Electricity is one of the biggest impediments to progress and education in Africa. Today, in the Abada village, there is no electricity. This solar system is one of its kind to be brought to Ethiopia, and will be life-changing. With your help, we will be a catalyst for advancement.

My intention is to raise $5,000 to help give kids access to the Internet to aid their education, generate electricity for adult workforce training, and provide street lights to create a safe community for women and children. Light can empower a life.

Please consider donating $13 or more to help us give the gift of light.

Namaste.
“The inner light in me honors the inner light in you.”

imagine1day is a growing, global community of people making passionate contributions to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education.

About imagine1day

imagine1day is a growing, global community of people making passionate contributions to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education. Our mission of developing leaders to elevate the world guides our every step. We are a movement powered by endless creative energy to help the next generation of leaders who will carry Africa into a new era of prosperity.

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