Karma Yoga: Project Africa

Michelle Rockwood (my sister) was stationed in The Republic of Mali during a stint in the Peace Corps. While working in a local high school, she came across a room filled with donated computers that had never been put to use.

On her own, Michelle quickly transformed this room into a computer lab complete with an overhead projector, individual work stations, and a designated teacher-all of which Michelle paid for herself. The program was immediately successful and continues to play a vital role in the lives of the teenagers it serves.

The Republic of Mali has very little in terms of natural resources and industry to give much hope for the future. Most of Mali's educated people move away, opting to work in Europe where job opportunities and wages are much higher.

After living in this country for the past year, Michelle has concluded that community-based education is one of the best ways to give aid. Aside from computer literacy, Michelle's lab also creates a supportive learning environment where teachers encourage kids to stay in school, pursue careers, and create a viable means of income for their families. This is especially important for young girls who commonly leave school at a very young age.

Mali is the third poorest country in the world. The life expectancy is just 47 years making the youth population all the more important.

YOGABODY™ proudly donates 5% of all profits toward Michelle's project which in 2008 will expand to include an internet literacy course and other education-based community programs.

This project has no administrative staff or overhead whatsoever.

100% of donations go straight to the children.

Please feel free to email Michelle directly if you'd like to get involved or make a donation of time, money, or support: projectafrica@yogabodynaturals.com.

Donations: accepted via www.Paypal.com
Paypal Donation Account: mcculloughr@gmail.com