Mount Pulaski seventh-graders work to help those in need

 

[April 22, 2021] 

Ms. Jenna Kloba's seventh grade reading class at Mount Pulaski Junior High recently read the novel "A Long Walk to Water." After learning about the difficulties South Sudan people have in securing safe drinking water the class was led to take action.

The students have planned some local fundraisers to assist in sending financial aid to South Sudan and have opened a gofundme account for those wishing to make donations from the comfort of their home.

To follow is an article the students wrote about South Sudan and actions the students are taking.

While drinking water, have you ever had to think about how you will get water for your family or whether or not the water you drink is safe enough to share with your family? Over 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water.

As a 7th grade class at Mt. Pulaski Grade School, we read a true story called “A Long Walk To Water” by Linda Sue Park about the water crisis in Africa, particularly in South Sudan . After reading the novel we learned of the families that have to walk 4-5 miles often twice a day, just to get clean water to drink. Most of the ones getting water are kids our age and they are missing a total of 443 million school days each year because they have to make the trips to water, that is often not safe enough to drink. Our goal is to help these children and villages have access to water, so more time can be spent on receiving an education.

We are asking our local communities to help donate to the cause. The 7th grade class is wanting to raise $10,000. Our proceeds will go towards sponsoring a new well to be built, which will help 500-1,000 people in the area, also the rehabilitation of a well that needs fixed and proper hygiene. With your help we have a real chance to turn things around.

Below are ways you can donate to help with the cause:

• GoFundMe Link -gf.me/u/zqvzry or find the link on our school website.

• 2nd Friday Market, May 14th from 5-8 in Mt. Pulaski (Selling water/soda, 50/50 Raffle, Silent auction)

• Check donations made out to MPGS, indicating “Water Fundraiser” in the memo.

**All proceeds will go to the WaterforSouthSudan.org project.

Thank you for your help,
7th Grade Reading Students
Mt. Pulaski Grade School

[Submitted by Jenna Kloba]