Donating iPods to kids in Africa

I leave for Kibera Nairobi Kenya July 3rd. I'm really excited to go. I'll be meeting Ashley Back and Amy Back at the airport when I get there. I'll post more details later but this is just a quick start to the blog since so many people have been asking about it.

Here is a link to their blog for the project they're currently working on: http://grainofriceproject.blogspot.com/

One thing I'm doing is rounding up iPods to donate to the kids there. They aren't as fortunate to have them laying around like people do here in the states. So if you have one you'd like to donate, let me know. Last year my friend Ashley went there and I gave her my old iPod to donate to a kid there. She still stays in touch with him and he really loves it. I have to admit it's pretty cool to be able to help someone that much by simply  giving them something you don't use anymore.

Anyone who donates: I'll be filming while I'm there and will take pictures of the kids who get your ipods so you have some connection to it and aren't just sending money away to some organization who probably steals your money anyway. You'll also be able to friend these kids on facebook and connect with them after the fact.

A few people have already sent me messages on facebook from allover the country who want to donate. I'm having them send them to me so that I can take them with me in July. I'm not sure how it will work out when I'm bringing that many "gifts" through security, so if anyone knows let me know.

This is exciting and Thanks to those who have already reached out to me!

These people have donated iPods so far: (I'm waiting on pics from the other donors) Keep them coming and thanks a million!


iPod Donors:

Natasha Aguilar (Denver, CO)

Kylie Callander (Chicago, IL)

Tim Neuhaus (Baltimore, MD)

Justin Deutsch 

iPod Recipients:

Bishop (Kibera)

"Tall" (Africa)

"Popo" (Kibera)

Steven (Kibera)