“The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” ~ Albert Einstein Donate here to send books to rural Kenya Dear Friend, As a former teacher, nothing makes me happier than to see a child excited about reading. Today I share the story of O.A.T traveler, Roy Austin, who feels… Read more »
In Tanzania, Schools reopened on Monday 8th Jan. For the very 1st time ever, so does Kenya and so Grand Circle Foundation has had to be well prepared to get all 39 students back in the same week! Starting in Tanzania, we took the students out shopping on Friday. Some of the children came with… Read more »
Doc Henley, Founder and Executive Director of Wine to Water, shares updates on our partnership around the world. “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ~ Albert… Read more »
Overcoming the obstacles of a drunken, absentee father, a schizophrenic mother and a bedridden grandmother who helped raise him, the only meal often being only what he got at school. Joseph was first sponsored by GCF at Rhotia Primary school. As a strong student, this sponsorship then took him to Diego Secondary school and on… Read more »
On November 6th, the government of Kenya made an unprecedented announcement: November 13th would be a national day off, dedicated to planting trees. The call echoed from bustling cities to rural landscapes, as citizens eagerly prepared for a collective effort to combat climate change. With a resolute tone, the President decreed a simple yet powerful… Read more »
“There is no beauty but the beauty of action.” ~ Moroccan Proverb Donate here to support earthquake survivors in Morocco Dear Friend, On Saturday, I awoke to the news that a massive earthquake rocked western Morocco with its epicenter about fifty miles from Marrakesh. By the end of the day, the death toll was… Read more »
Meet the people of Tin Keo, including the head weaver at our women’s cooperative, in the video above—and learn how our partnership has improved their quality of life in a meaningful, sustainable way. The small community of Tin Keo makes its living by farming rice, corn, and bananas; tending livestock; and weaving. To help support… Read more »
This month of August 2023 is the significant day for entire villagers and their children because Grand Circle Foundation has accomplished the requested facility projects for both the primary school and the community center after the strong storms badly damaged the buildings and brought the mess to the grounds three years ago. So today, our… Read more »
The end of July is marching closer, and it’s been over 3 months since our last update and gosh, lots of projects ongoing. To date for this year 2023, the Foundation has invested 351,500$ in various projects throughout East Africa. Here’s a quick recap. In the Maasai Mara at Isaaten and Ole Keene Primary, GCF… Read more »
“We are here, and we will continue here. Anglo America (mining) out! The people will continue to resist!” ~ Alessandra Korap Munduruku Dear friends, Last week I had the privilege to attend the Goldman Prize ceremony in Washington, DC as a guest of Amazon Watch. These awards are considered one of the top recognitions for… Read more »
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