Homeschoolers Partner to Raise 300K for Children in India |
| Homeschoolers Partner to Raise 300K for Children in India Posted: 31 Dec 2010 08:45 PM PST Nine thousand homeschooling families learn, give and change lives with Sonlight Curriculum and Mission India. From rickshaw rides to personalized "passports," an interactive learning project enables children to learn about a different culture and raise three hundred thousand dollars for children in India as they enjoy the privilege of giving. Littleton, CO (Vocus) December 31, 2010 As the new year dawns, hope rises for children in India. Nine thousand homeschool families teamed up with Sonlight Curriculum and Mission India to raise nearly $300,000 for Children's Bible Clubs in India—and they are still giving. My Passport to India, a giving and learning project for kids, drew people from all 50 states and 64 countries from Argentina to Zambia. Families enjoyed five weeks of educational activities and heartfelt giving. The project provided a chance for homeschooling families to experience the "real" India. In weekly videos created specifically for the project, homeschool students follow Chris (an "average guy" tour guide) on his first trip to India. He gives a whirlwind tour--from rural villages to bustling temple cities, from typical Indian homes to a real rickshaw ride. At the close of the year, the giving continues as participants work toward the goal of raising enough money to send a third of a million Indian children to local life-changing Bible Clubs. These clubs open opportunities for children like Prodip, who used to work long hours in a cashew factory. He found the tutoring he needed in the Children's Bible Clubs and is now back--and thriving--in school. Another child, Suraj, introduced his entire family to Jesus because of the peace and hope he found at the tutoring program in the club. These children find not only spiritual help, but also social transformation as they combat poverty, drunkenness, hopelessness and shame. Toward that end, John and Sarita Holzmann, founders of Sonlight Curriculum promise to match contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $167,000. Sonlight's goal is to raise $334,000 total. Forty dollars covers the cost of a Bible club for forty children, including teacher training, curriculum, audio cassettes and basic materials. So $334,000 can send 334,000 children to Bible club. Learn more: http://www.mypassporttoindia.org Homeschooling families who registered for the project received a welcome packet with a "passport" for each child and a "family suitcase" to fill with loose change and dollars. Five weeks of activities from Mission India started Oct. 5 and ended Nov.17, but the project remains open for donations and the special video series is accessible online now. "The goal of getting students involved is to raise awareness of the needs of people who live very differently than we do--particularly people of the 10/40 window or people who have never had a chance to hear the Good News," said Sarita Holzmann. "I love the idea that our students will one day have an opportunity to meet children from half way around the world who are believers because of the sacrificial gifts they gave. Together, we can discover India and raise funds to help change lives on the other side of the world." So far, My Passport to India has raised $148,965 toward the $167,000 that Sonlight pledged to match for Children's Bible Clubs. If participants reach their goal, they will be able to reach an additional 41,000 boys and girls. Sonlight and Mission India have partnered before, but the scope of this project is unprecedented. About Sonlight: Sonlight Curriculum is a Christian company specializing in literature-based homeschool curriculum programs. They provide complete ### Laura Lee Ellis This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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