This here is my mother and my three adorable sisters. My family and I had the opportunity to volunteer at a nonprofit organization known as Ouelessebougou last Saturday-thanks to Kathy Oviatt.When most people hear this word, "Ouelessebougou," they give one of two looks, a) a blank stare or b) a sour, more disgusted response. What in the world can this atrociously long word mean? This long almost nonsensical word in English is an African region located in Mali, West Africa. Ouelessebougou, in this reference, is a non profit organization established in order to raise money for this region and other neighboring regions in Africa. The money raised at both the silent and live auctions will go toward creating better educational systems, clean water, disease prevention, and housing supplies.
Money cannot buy happiness but it can provide wonderful opportunities to those who currently are in need. A little donation can go a long way to bless many generations. If not money-time. Time is something we can all give. Coming from a poor college student, time for me is the ultimate expression of sincere love and gratitude.
For more information about this program, please check out this website. It can change your life, I know it has changed mine.http://www.ouelessebougou.org/.
