JANUARY 2006 ACTION ALERT Main Page of This Alert: www.assatashakur.org/0106.htm Title: Support Afrikan-Centered Education, Support AYA Educational Institute!! 
Time Frame: 1 Month
Plan of Action: Contribute supplies, volunteer hours and financial support towards
AYA's goal of providing educational services for children, youth and adults that facilitate an a clear Afrikan identity and commitment to serve the Afrikan community first.
Purpose of Action: Support Afrikan (Black) owned schools and the idea of educational experiences that meet our needs and our cultural context.
AYA Educational Institute, directed by Afiya Madzimoyo, M.S.W., and Baba Wekesa Madzimoyo provides quality educational alternatives and resources for children of African descent. AYA's programs immerse students, parents and other adults in an African-centered educational and social environment that is rich in our past and culture. The assessments, instruction and activities are designed to prepare them to excel academically and socially. These tools enable them to succeed in their current and future responsibilities to themselves, their families, our community, our people and the world (in that order).
A Better Choice for Afrikan Children: There are organizations like AYA all over the Diaspora that need our Support!
The research is in, children, teens and young adults that are educated in Africentric school read better and have a far better comprehension of math and science, often surpassing their peers from some of the finest public and private schools nationally. Support excellence!
To learn more about Independent Afrikan (Black) Educational Institutions, Schools, Educational training etc. in your area begin your search by contacting:
The Council of Independent Black Institutions
Participate What You Should Do Now:- Volunteer offline (tech support, office support, equipment repair, mentoring youth on-site) and online (e-mentoring and subject specific tutoring). [See more examples]
- Make an equipment donation: Large Screen Computer Monitor, Xerox Copy Machine, LCD Projectors, Graphics Writing Tables, Tablet PCs, Notebook PCs (Pentium 2s or above), Desktop PCs (Pentium 2s or above), DSL / Cable Service. [See more examples]
- Make a financial donation. You can either mail a money order or cashier's check to the address below, or you can make a secure online donation by clicking on the gold bar here. (No amount is too small or large.)
- Sign up for an online educational workshop at the Mu Kanda Online Communiversity. (Adult Classes)
- Write Mama Afiya & Baba Wekesa Madzimoyo
AYA Educational Institute
852 Brafferton PL.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Let them know how important you believe independently ran, Africentric educational institutions are to the revitalization and growth of our communities.
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Support AYA Flier Goals & Outcomes Goals- Increase Public Awareness about Independent Afrikan (Black) Schools
- Support Independent Afrikan (Black) Schools
- Groom volunteers, students or financial supporters of Africentric education.
- Encourage and inspire Africentric educators.
Outcomes- Afrikan schools will have necessary social and economic support.
- Parents will be aware of educational alternatives that suit OUR children.
- "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" becomes a reality.
- Africentric educators will receive greater support.
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