This document provides an overview of the work of Education Kindling (eKindling), a non-profit organization that creates meaningful learning experiences through designing and developing education programs. It summarizes eKindling's recent projects including an OLPC pilot program, partnerships with organizations and universities, and community engagement activities. The document encourages getting involved by learning about eKindling's work, sharing information on social media, donating funds or expertise, and connecting the organization to potential supporters.
2. Education Kindling (eKindling) We create meaningful learning experiences WeDEPLOY,DESIGN,DEVELOP, and ENGAGE OLPCPilot: Lubang Island (2 Elementary Schools) 21st Century Learning and Teaching
3. Community Update NCC Community Successful Fundraiser December Launch: Sec. of Education TEDxManila (www.TEDxManila.com) APC: Muscovado Project (http://bit.ly/i2pUGx) University of the Philippines Partnership WorldWideWorkshop Foundation (http://bit.ly/fhAGb4) National Arts Month (February) Activities Building Entrepreneurship Skills Fourth Grade Journalist Self-Led Learning and Learning Outside the Classroom
4. Building Community Our grassroots organization started in Facebook. 500+ people directly supported our pilot. 25+ organizations directly involved in our work. Tell an education story. Have an audacious dream Cultivate ownership Leverage your existing community Define your dream community Build Your Foundation First. Make specific ask Momentum: Ride the ups and down Be honest. Remind community of small + epic wins
5. GET INVOLVED LEARN Learn about the education crisis and your role in helping provide a quality education to the children of the Philippines. Visit our site. SHARE BLOG, TWEET, and FACEBOOK about our educational work. Share our work with your friends, family, significant others, etc. Do it with passion. Donate creatively. In addition to donating funds, you can fundraise by donating your birthday, organizing a happy-hour. Donate your time, and expertise. Volunteer because it’s awesome. DONATE Connect us to decision makers, leaders, corporate social responsibility programs, philanthropist, foundations, etc. Anyone that can help us sustain and grow our work! CONNECT Get involved because it’s cool. Contact us at community@ekindling.org 13