February 2009 in Istanbul

I arrived Istanbul 19 February and met with the Turk Egitim Vakfi (TEV). They had their Board meeting on 18 February and have voted to sponsor the Caykisla Project. This is very good and important news because TEV is one of the strongest, oldest and most respected Foundations in Turkey. TEV will study the Protocol which has been circulating between me and the Milli Egitim’s office. They will add their inclusions and finalize with the Milli Egitim by mid March 09.

For anyone waiting or wanting to make a Turkish Lira donation, the TEV address and wire instructions will be posted on the “Donation” tab of the web site within a few weeks. On the Donation page please note the named donations contributions are almost complete however there still remain some available slots. The funding balance has reduced to only $59,000. I hope to have a zero balance at the time of construction start (April 2009).

I will travel to Adapazari next week to review the construction drawings with the architect and the engineers.

The next update will include the TEV wiring details.

• Funding Need for Extras

  Contingency and extras funding goal has been reached. Thanks to all who supported the cause.

  

• Mission Accomplished

  Construction fundraising has reached its goal, thanks to all who supported the cause.

  

• Project Mission

  A devastating earthquake left many children from the villages of Caykisla, Seyh and Saricalar victimized and in many cases orphaned. These bright and eager children need a school where their young minds will develop to more fully realize their innate potential. The intent of this project is to build a new Primary School in the Village of Çaykişla by August 2009, the 10-year anniversary of the earthquake. To be part of this worthy effort is a debt due from our past to future generations.

   

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