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All funds received by The Allen Foundation are 100% used in the accomplishment of our mission statement. All Board Members and staff are volunteers. This means more of your dollars get where they are needed most. We use local on-site experts as well as our personal knowledge of the area and the most important needs and ways that the funds can be best utilized.
We do not receive any government funds we are strictly donation funded and your generosity is greatly appreciated by all.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

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This is an architectural drawing of the proposed childrens center
Phase II Children's Center
The 2.5 acres has been purchased and is the proposed site for the Children's Center. It is adjoining the Women's Center. Plans have been developed for the building and the two age-related children's playgrounds. Plans available - just give us a call.
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THE CHEREHANI PROJECT

Pedal Sewing Machine US$70.00
In order that women can gain income by sewing we have priced pedal sewing machines in Singida. We are asking for donations for the machines so needy women can apply for one as a loan to start her own business.
We need 20 machines, there is no shipping of them as we will purchase locally.
We have 5 machines at this time.

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$15 for school supplies
Your donation will purchase school supplies for one child for the year. It includes; a backpack, pens, pencils, ruler, pencil case, 2 erasers, 2 sharpeners, crayons or colored pencils and exercise books.
Secondary students will need additional supplies.

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Plastic and cloth strip soccer ball made by local children

Sports equipment $20

Soccer balls can be bought locally and replace the plastic bags wrapped with string and cloth, that these youngsters have to use. Your donation will help these young ones, and a team of women who are interested in netball and soccer have actual sporting equipment to use. A gift will bring hours of joy.

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The Women's Resource Center under construction Phase I

This is Phase I of the three phases project to build a women and children's resource center in Singida, Tanzania. Water catchment and septic systems are in place. Proposals for doors, windows and glass and interior completion of the building has been proposed. Line items from the budget can be donated singularly for example:
40 pieces 2x6 timber US$48
300 pieces 2x4 timber US$480

US$31,845

One School uniform $20
School uniforms are mandatory.

Cost per child for primary school is US$20. This includes, 1 skirt or pants, blouse, sweater, 1 pair socks, shoes.
High School uniform is US$30 per child plus sports uniforms of shorts, tshirts and sneakers US$10


On top of school supplies, parents are required to pay "donations" to the school for such things as the building. desks and other costs. These can reach amounts of US6 and up. Once again it doesn't sound like much to us who have it but the addons and requirements are overwhelming for many parents.

These amounts may not seem a lot, but imagine if you had four children, and made less than US$1 per day. It is the reason many children in Tanzania do not go to school.
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If you would prefer to make a general donation and for us to designate the project we will be happy to do so.

Remember 100% goes to Singida, Tanzania

Thank You for caring.

The Allen Foundation - P.O.Box 1214 * Cody * WY * US * 82414
a U.S. non-profit 501c3 83-0333160 A public charity

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