The Coulee Kids took on the challenge of becoming positive, contributing global citizens when they decided to raise money for Pennies For Peace. Our classes went to see the author of THREE CUPS OF TEA, Greg Mortenson, and we heard how his organization was making a difference for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan by building schools and equipping them with educational supplies. In the process, we studied current news topics of the Greater Middle East and learned that children who are educated about health issues are less likely to die of disease, and kids who can read and write are less likely to become involved in terrorist activities. We felt that by helping to build a school in this area of the world, we could touch other kids’ lives and make a big difference in our world. We organized a penny drive at both our school and a local elementary school, State Road. This podcast was something we created to share with other kids so that they too can make a difference in our world.
Please consider giving to Pennies For Peace. Let them know that the Coulee Kids sent you.
http://www.penniesforpeace.org/
Pennies for Peace
c/o Central Asia Institute
PO Box 7209
Bozeman, MT 5977