1. Wings of The Dawn Encouraging lifetime learning and reading habits among African children Did You Know? Half the world — nearly three billion people — live on less than two dollars a day Africa has a population of over 600 million About 50% is under 15years of age More than half of these children do not have access to appropriate reading materials or supplemental materials These children are vulnerable to social, economic and health problems Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names.

2. “Helping the children of Africa.” Who are we? Wings of the Dawn International Institute for Children (WoD) is a 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in December 1996, WoD currently operates education projects in Nigeria, Mozambique and Gambia. An all volunteer agency. More than 90% of receipts are expended on projects.

3. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Vision, Mission & Focus Our Vision is to establish functional literate communities in Africa to bridge the gap between poverty and prosperity. Our Mission is to help build economically stable and productive societies in African communities by ensuring access to quality educational opportunities and materials for its citizens. Our focus is to replicate Self-Sustainable Learning Centers throughout Africa that are owned by residents and that will continually stimulate and encourage lifetime learning and reading habits among African children.

4. “Helping the children of Africa.” Stimulate Community Ownership of Prosperity Develop self-sustaining learning centers in rural communities to provide ongoing access to quality education as a bridge to economic prosperity. Train Education Leaders Facilitate the training of teachers by providing educational scholarships and experienced mentors. Expand Access to Quality Resources Supply books and other materials in the official language of the assisted countries. Also Adopt-A-School, Backpack for African Children. Our Objectives?

5. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Beneficiaries? Generally, African children between the ages of 6-16. Many of children in this population have a high probability of lifelong illiteracy due to the lack of educational opportunities and resources. We are also seeing parents, family and the community as a whole become beneficiaries. Children Youth Parents

6. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Method of Operation WoD partners with nonprofits and for profits organizations to raise funds that aid in the shipment of over 100,000 donated educational materials per year. Volunteers travel to the project areas to secure the delivery of materials and monitor distribution. Recruit local Program Officer in countries of operation to monitor and administer related field project.

7. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Partnership With You The power of our partnership is strengthening our: Leadership Capacity Building Impact with the temporary SSLC in Gambia Leadership CapacityImpact

8. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Partnerships are Growing Partners/Sponsors Mandinaba Youth and Sport Committee Global Network for Community Development Women’s Consortium of Nigeria Center for Development Initiatives Nigerian School Project Feed The Children Worldwide Book Drive Fort Worth International Center Abioudun Koya (opera singer) USAID Volunteer for Prosperity African Refugees Foundation Leadership Circle of Influence Cash: Leadership Worth Following ($24k Matching Grant) Leadership Worth Following ($17k) Individual ($5k) In-Kind Google ($10k of AdFree) Rhythm Band Instruments ($15k storage) Manage-2-Manage, LLC ($20k pro-bono) Ecropolis, LLC ($12k web support) The BOS Group ($8k pro-bono) Concepts Inc. ($10k pro-bono)

9. “Helping the children of Africa.” The Success of our Partnership CAPACITY BUILDING The generous grants from LWF for general operations resulted in WoD establishing a local and impressive presence in the heart of Fort Worth business district. As a result we are: Developing a collaborative partnership with assistance from City of Fort Worth and Forth Worth International Center. Establishing a headquarters for the first time in our history. Hosting bi-monthly meet and greet receptions to create awareness and partnerships with government, businesses, individuals and nonprofits. Spreading the word about the SSLC and its life changing impact on the residents of Gambia.

10. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Temporary SSLC Story Temporary SSLC was established in 2007 with monetary support from WoD with fundraising effort organized by the residents of Saratoga, California. One of the villagers donated a restaurant building for the project, the youth donated their time to renovate the building, build bookshelves, paint and organize programs for children. Youth at workBuilding Book ShelfGrand Opening

11. “Helping the children of Africa.” 2007 Collection of books from villagers Our Temporary SSLC

12. “Helping the children of Africa.” Unloading Materials – Leadership, Team Work and Team Spirit Our Temporary SSL materials

13. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Temporary SSLC 2008 Collection materials shipped from United States

14. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Temporary SSLC SAT Pilot Project Supported by College Board – Quality Materials

15. “Helping the children of Africa.” Our Impact to Date Wings of the Dawn has transported over 300,000 educational materials and supplies to support Schools and Libraries in rural communities of Africa Temporary SSLC users data collected From January thru June 2008January thru June 2008

16. “Helping the children of Africa.” Transition the SSLC from a temporary facility to a permanent building equipped with conference/Tutorial room, computer, music, reading and study rooms and internet café. Replicate the SSLC in another rural community of Africa. Our Next Step Current FacilityProposed Facility Project Goal $250,000

17. “Helping the children of Africa.” Thank You - Without our alliance, none of these positive impacts would have been possible. Obviously, we cannot assume general responsibility for the education of all African nations. But what we have done is to forge a legacy in Africa of how to transform positive ideas into productive action—and this is the cornerstone of our united leadership. We look forward to your support to replicate this unique concept of using Self-Sustainable Learning Centers in rural communities throughout Africa to teach the power of leading with an eye on legacy born out of integrity. http://www.wingsofthedawn.org With Thanksgiving