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“ . . . in developing countries, millions of children suffer unbelievable hardships and struggle for survival.” - Bernard Taylor

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… but, as Bernard Taylor, Vice Chair of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s Southeastern Regional Board has noted, “…in developing countries, millions of children suffer unbelievable hardships and struggle for survival.”

Taylor, by way of his 2008 visit to Madagascar and a 2009 trip to Tanzania, witnessed UNICEF’s work in the field. In his own words, he says…

“In both places, I was blown away not only by the poverty–but also by the straightforward way that UNICEF provides solutions to problems, and how widely respected UNICEF is in the developing world.

“In Madagascar, we visited a village where UNICEF had installed a water pump, the only source of fresh water in the village. On the day we were there, the pump stopped working. One of the members in our group was a UNICEF engineer. He got on the phone and began figuring out how to get the pump repaired. Before we left the next day, it was fixed. I encountered many other stories like that during our visit. It was amazing!”

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One-third of all children are deprived of the chance to go to school.

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The lack of materials, curriculum, and facilities prevents others on this continent from obtaining an education.

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“ Education is the right of all children.”- Nelson Mandela

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Educating girls is key.

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Still, 69 MILLION children remain excluded from an education.

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Give HOPE!

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There is no future without an education.

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Transform lives the DKG way. Contribute to Schools for Africa.

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Special thanks to the UNICEF/U.S. Fund Office, NYC and Dr. Elizabeth Fisher, Randolph-Macon College, VA for photographs and content used in this presentation.