Today on International Day of Peace,  Amman Imman: Water is Life is launching the Wells of Love program for the 2012-2013 school year with this proclamation:

Peace begins in the heart....after basic needs are met.   

Amman Imman thanks all the students, parents and teacher who have given their time, love and compassion to raise funds and help build these Wells of Love, that bring the most essential of elements  - water - to the people of the Azawak.

The people of the Azawak are beautiful. In spite of their circumstances, they emanate dignity and grace.  If you are their guest, they will give you their last cup of milk.  Surely they deserve to have water, these brothers and sisters on our planet earth!

Please join our coalition of schools, and help us bring water to where there is none.

Let's celebrate peace!

Let's come together as peacemakers for the resilient people of the Azawak, and give them the opportunity to have peace!
Peace begins in the heart....after basic needs are met.


Links:
Join our coalition of schools: http://ammanimman.org/WOL/register.html
International Day of Peace: http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/
Peace One Day: http://peaceoneday.org/



Cornerspring Montessori School in Belfast, Maine, began their partnership with  Amman Imman three years ago when one young student discovered the Azawak while researching areas of the world that suffer from water scarcity.  Odin, then 8 years old, made a presentation to his class, and asked them to help with the Azawak's water problem.  They class held a bake sale, and were very motivated when they raised $170.  Subsequently later that school year, Cornerspring students participated in an Amman-a-thon, raising in total close to $1,500. 

This summer we received another contribution of $283 from raised by Cornerspring students.   Teacher Cindy Scappaticci reported about the their motivation:

Hi Debbie,
Odin's presentation in 2009 made a big impression
Each September, as a class, we decide which organization to support.  Amman Imman was at the top of the list this year, along with two other organizations.  The class  made a proposal to support all three organizations with three different events through the year, and our director agreed.

The students' commitment to the plight of the Azawak region moves me.  Most of them vividly recalled Odin's presentation more than three years ago with the dirty water.  They still realized that "no water means no life" - in their own words.  One child noticed and proclaimed, "Everyone needs help!" Their compassionate hearts want to give to everyone.  They are such inspirations to me with their hearts so open with generosity!

I wouldn't be surprised if Amman Imman remains on the top of their list each year!  I once again am proud to be sending this check on their behalf.

Best wishes to you and all at Amman Imman and Wells of Love,
Cindy



Tommy Kollias recently turned 9 years old.  One of the ways Tommy celebrated his birthday was by raising funds for the Azawak.  He set up a fundraising page, and with the help of his parents he shared the page with friends and relatives.

He made the first donation - the  money collected in his piggybank.

Here's Tommy's perspective:
Since I am fortunate to have so much, I want to use the occasion of my ninth birthday to help give the gift of water to those in need.  
 We are very proud of Tommy's initiative to take action and help Amman Imman, a cause he cares about.  

As of today (9/10/12), Tommy has raised $235.  He's very close to his $250 goal!  If you'd like to support Tommy's effort and help him reach or surpass his goal, please click here to make a donation through his page.  Feel free to make a comment to acknowledge Tommy's efforts!
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