Panafric International Academy

1. Transforming young lives through education To make a difference in a nation PanafricInternational Academy

2. Our mission is to create a safe and assuring learning environment where children are nurtured to reach their full potential and become responsible adults who will determine their own future and the future of their nation. Panafric International Academy

3. Africa Ethiopia Ethiopia- The Horn of Africa

4. Size: About the Size of Ontario Population: 90 million ETHIOPIA

5. Lake Awassa Awassa city The Location

6. Awassa The Southern region of Ethiopia is very fertile and mostly known for its coffee plantations Awassa is the capital of the Southern Regional State (SNNP). Residence for over 45 indigenous ethnic groups A typical metropolitan and multicultural centre Estimated population: 200,000

8. Over-crowded classrooms

9. Lack of Resources

10. Poor attendance

11. Unmotivated and undisciplined educators

12. Extremely high dropout rate

13. Lack of Role Models

14. Hopelessness

15. Alarming brain-drain

16. Social problemsThe Problem: A broken public school system

17. The Goal To build a school for 900-1300 students (K-12) To start the Building Project by 2012! To Provide International Standard Education To give equal opportunity to all children; and a future to those who cannot dream it To reverse the brain-drain To mitigate poverty and to transform society To raise a visionary generation that will determine its own destiny!

18. The Strategy A Full Day Program- from Nursery to High School Providing necessary educational resources Re-train and motivate educators and all staff members Apply Learner-Centered, Thinking-School approach in small classroom setting Uniform for all students and Gowns for staff members Parental involvement and tutorial help Global students Networking and Resource Sharing Fundraising strategies Food program Micro-financing

19. Primary Facilities 45 classrooms Main Library Teachers' Resource Center Computer Lab Science Laboratory Discovery Learning Center (arts and crafts for KG) Printing and binding center Nurse office (Health Clinic) Administrative Units Auditorium (Multi-Purpose Hall) Cafeteria and lounge Play Field

20. Panafric International Academy Intentional, purpose-driven, socially and academically balanced … quality education in a resourceful and safe environment … without discriminating against children through ethnic, religious, economic, or other labels

21. Panafric International Academy Our commitment No Child will be Left Behind

22. Quality Education is a luxury that 85-90% of the Ethiopian population cannot afford Yet… It is the only reliable device that will break the cycle of poverty and bring sustainable social and economic transformation! Education is the answer

23. Education is a gift that keeps on giving! Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; Teach him how to fish and he will eat for a life-time.

24. We need advisors and Board Directors Other Volunteers Educators Financial Advisors Business Advisors Legal Advisors Marketing Advisors Administration Advisors Media communicators Fundraisers Others Sales persons Creative writers Organizers Website developers And more We can use your help! Get involved

25. Ask us how we can use your help Join the Panafric Friends Network from where you are Get involved in one of the Panafric Foundation committees Contribute what you can towards the building project Promote our cause Be part of the solution Get involved! Volunteer Make a difference www.panafric.org (519) 697- 4008

26. Panafric International Academy FoundationA Not-for-Profit charitable organization Our primary Goal is To build, operate, and maintain Panafric International Academy in Awassa, Ethiopia

27. Educating children is like… planting and nurturing a seed The outcome is worth the labor. let’s make it happen Be part of the Solution

28. Panafric International Academy If we walk the talk … Together … we can make a big difference Get involved!

29. Coffee for Change! Panafric Coffee House exists for one reason and for one reason alone: To raise funds for a school building project in Ethiopia and to give quality education for those who cannot dream it.