A2Empowerment Empowers Women in Developing Countries

When Gal pal extraordinaire Michelle asked me to attend a special event, I wasn’t sure exactly what she meant given some of our last outings but, knowing her sense of adventure, fine fashion style and Kw Smile, I was certain it was going to be great and worthwhile.  And so, after plying her with warm beer and bad cuisine, I found out just what it is.

It turns out she’s playing (as in a jazz band; and Michelle is great!) a truly worthwhile cause that I hope many of my readers either attend or at least donate too, it’s called, “A2Empowerment“.   They are:

a non-profit company dedicated to empowering women through education. Since its founding in 2008, the company has awarded over 150 educational scholarships to young women in Cameroon. Recipients are chosen based on need and merit, with a priority placed on selecting girls in the later years of high school when they are at a higher risk of dropping out. This year approximately $65 USD will cover tuition, fees and books for a year of school. All company overhead costs have been covered by the company co- founders, so the full amount of all donations is put towards scholarships. The project is set up as a Peace Corps Partnership Project, so all funding is strictly monitored by the Peace Corps and A2Empowerment.

This is a great cause to support.    Its local, low overhead (administrative costs of this organization are covered by the founders) and they are a legal non-profit.  You can see some of these empowered, bright, women here

So here’s what I need you, my caffeine stoked, do-good readers of Beck’s Cafe:

• Consider attending the event my gal pal Michelle is playing drums at, “Swing the Night Away“, a benefit for A2Empowerment.  The band playing is The Mood Swings, I heard them a few weekends ago and they DO swing!
• If you cannot go to that event, buy a ticket anyway or at least donate.  You know your dollars are going to a worthwhile cause.  With their low overhead, your bucks will go to the girls vs. into administrative costs
• Spread the WORD, that’s right.  You Facebookers, and other bloggers out there.  Spread the word and let others know about a great cause that helps women.

$65 covers tuition, fees and books for one year for one girl.  Admit, you spend that much on gasoline in a week.  You can spare the $65 … or at least $20 give one of these girls a better shot at an empowered life.

Thanks to everyone who donates and if you do, let me know and we’ll create a comment wall here, that shows and empowers others to take good action as well!