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Original Ideas Create a class revolving around social justice issues, specifically human trafficking in partnership with International Justice Mission Too much red tape/bureaucracy; low success rate Possibly film a documentary while assisting a human trafficking organization, both in Houston and abroad Lack of equipment and funds; lack of contacts; better use of funds Find an organization to raise funds for/volunteer with Again, better use of funds; lack of time to travel abroad Settled on simply raising funds for a worthwhile organization

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Created in 1981 to translate Biblical scriptures into Rendille 88% of New Testament Translated Helped provide humanitarian aid to locals Runs Tirrim Primary Runs classes for both Rendille youth and adults in two schools Background: The Tirrim Project

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The Rendille Nomadic tribe of about 40,000 in northern Kenya They are very poor and most are uneducated They are pastoralists - they herd camels, sheep, and goats. Although Kenya has two national languages - Swahili and English - most Rendille speak neither because they are uneducated...not by choice, but because there is simply not access to affordable schools. A quote from my friend, Jamie: Secondary (high) school in Kenya is not free and a privilege to attend - if you can afford it. School in Kenya is year-round - three terms of school that are 12 weeks long, with 4 weeks off in between - and most schools cost hundreds of dollars a term just to attend. Then, if you can afford to actually go, most schools in north Kenya are a complete joke - teachers show up drunk, students don't have access to textbooks or materials, and most can't afford to go more than a few terms before they run out of money anyway.

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Tirrim Schools 5 nursery school classes, two primary schools, and a secondary school up to Form 3 Best school in district for three years since govt writing exam began Tirrim Secondary School was founded in January 2009 through Africa Inland Church (the church that AIM has been establishing in Africa since the 1890's). They began with one class (Form 1 - 9th grade equivalent) and added Form 2 this last year. Each grade has 32 students in it. TSS is the first secondary school built for the Rendille, and they are one of the last tribes in Kenya to receive access to a secondary education. The cost to attend TSS each term is no more than $15 per person, and that includes room, all meals, and all school supplies TSS currently meets in an old house - each classroom is so crammed full that two students actually share a desk in the closet of each classroom.

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Objectives Raise $1,000 for the Tirrim Project via various fundraisers Raise awareness for the Tirrim Project Raise awareness for global education issues, especially in rural Africa

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Ideas T-shirt contest/t-shirt sales Main fundraiser Coffeehouse profit share/concert Awareness campaigns Parents Weekend Kyle Field Day with MSC FISH Donations accepted along the way

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Budget Funds needed: $875 Will purchase 125 shirts If all 125 are sold, $1,000 of profit will be made We utilized our free prints on campus for any necessary fliers or paperwork Profit share and awareness campaigns required no costs

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Timeline T-shirt design contestJanuary February 2011 Finalize t-shirt designMarch 11, 2011 T-shirt salesApril August 2011 Parents WeekendApril 16, 2011 Kyle Field DayApril 30, 2011 Muldoons Profit Share/concertMay 3, 2011 Total donations and send to August 2011 Tirrim Project in Korr

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Korr Curriculum Shirt Contest Started as Facebook event 1900 invites/guests Started awareness and increased excitement for our upcoming fundraisers Several designs submitted

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T-shirt Sales Started later than anticipated Due to lack of upfront funds, have decided to pre-sale shirts for first round In two weeks we have pre-sold of our intended sales goal First round of shirts will be produced and distributed by May 5, 2011

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Awareness Campaigns Parents Weekend Had difficulties for approval and fell through Kyle Field Day Coming up next weekend Muldoons Profit Share Once we solidify our guest musician, we will solidify our date with Muldoons Right now set for May 3, 2011

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Challenges Having excessively large goals Not a bad characteristic, but definitely not realistic for our timeframe Budget constraints Generating enthusiasm Securing commitment Time management

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Up next Kyle Field next weekend Muldoons Profit Share May 3, 2011 Printing and distributing first round of shirts Continued sales throughout summer Sustainable project with name recognition Tirrim Project will have consistent financial need Potential continuation through future AFIL members or current student group