Purchase “Asante Angels” as a gift ... and help kids with albinism, too!

"Asante Angels" are a perfect holiday ornament, window hanging, or package decoration.  At $10 each, you can order several and have them on hand to thank teachers, neighbors, co-workers and friends.

  

The angels are handcrafted in Kenya and Uganda through a fair trade cooperative, and are made from banana fibers and sisal (5" tall).  Each includes a certificate confirming that your purchase benefits children in East Africa by covering the cost of sun-protective gear. 

If you are in the DC region, you can pick up your angels at the Washington Lee High School Holiday Shop on December 7th.  Angels can be also be delivered via USPS for an additional $2.50.  

Orders must be completed by November 29th.  Make payments via the Asante Mariamu website via PayPal or in person.   

Payment information: Make checks out to Asante Mariamu.  For PayPal, click "Donate" under "One Time Donation," reference Asante Angel in the "special comments to seller" section, and provide a shipping address if necessary. Payments should be $10 per angel, or $12.50 per angel with shipping.  

One Person Can Make a Huge Difference: an Eagle Scout helps Asante Mariamu

Over a year ago, Asante Mariamu received an email from Khai Fletcher, a teenager in Maryland.  Khai was a Boy Scout for years, and wanted to become an Eagle Scout.  He needed to plan and develop a service project, and he chose helping people with albinism in Tanzania.

It takes a lot of work to become an Eagle Scout.  Khai researched albinism, and learned how it impacts people in East Africa.  Over the next year, he planned, developed and participated in several awareness activities.  Khai spoke at Scout meetings, at his church and in his community; he enlisted friends and family to help; and hosted a Sun Drive to gather donations.

Through his efforts, Khai raised a lot of awareness about albinism and the threat of skin cancer.  He collected clothing, brimmed hats and many pairs of sunglasses.  He also held a car wash to raise money to buy monoculars for students with albinism -- and raised over $300!

We love working with young people, and Khai is a good example of how much one person can do to help.  Thanks so much to Khai's family, his troop and his community for supporting his hard work.  Asante sana, Khai!