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Projects for 2007-2008 Ikot Usen
	Continue classroom building Establish library Arrange for teachers room/administrative office Build at least 100 desks Provide generator to ensure continuous computer operation
EXTENDED TERM PROJECTS Ikot Usen
	Alternative energy source- ex. solar for schools, existing hospital, village Establishment of 'teacher corps' to ensure core subjects are taught each year and provide U.S. teachers with the experience of teaching in Nigeria Food program for nursery school Build nursery school
AFRICA and The CARIBBEAN
	on-going PEN PAL PROJECT
*Completed Project* Tereli, Mali
	After several successful Paths of Native Africa fundraisers– Dogon Dust Buster and Water is Life– PoNA financed a well in Mali for the villagers of Tereli. The funds were delivered in 2005 and work began the winter of 2006.	photos
*Completed Project* Ikot Usen, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
	A 2,067 lb shipment of four computers, academic and casual reading books were delivered to the village, December 2006. By the end of January 2007, two secured metal book chests with glass doors were built to protect the books. This was made possible through support from the Steiner Foundation, PoNA fundraiser: Books to Africa, San Francisco Public Library, and private donors.	photos
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