GIVE STUDENTS IN AFRICA THE GIFT OF MUSIC AND STORY!
Garth Prince at !Nara Primary School in Namibia, 2017.
African schools are in desperate need of educational resources, and although music is one of the most beloved subjects for children, no standardized elementary arts curriculum has yet been developed. Government and foreign agencies mainly focus on core subjects (which are also important), but our book Grazing Back Home inspires the next generation of artists and authors.
In our search for better ways to support students during our recording sessions with them in Namibia, we sought the counsel of various principals. Their schools were in areas where the need was greatest, and were frequently targeted for break-ins. However, many of these educators told us that books are rarely stolen.
The donation of books is an impactful and sustainable way to help schools in need.
Our goal is to motivate students to achieve their full potential in life and in arts, and all children need positive, relatable role models who look like them. You can support this goal by purchasing books for African schools at our discounted price of $10 per book. The books do not go to individual students but rather to the schools, so they can be made available to all students.
In our search for better ways to support students during our recording sessions with them in Namibia, we sought the counsel of various principals. Their schools were in areas where the need was greatest, and were frequently targeted for break-ins. However, many of these educators told us that books are rarely stolen.
The donation of books is an impactful and sustainable way to help schools in need.
Our goal is to motivate students to achieve their full potential in life and in arts, and all children need positive, relatable role models who look like them. You can support this goal by purchasing books for African schools at our discounted price of $10 per book. The books do not go to individual students but rather to the schools, so they can be made available to all students.
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ONE - TIME DONATIONS: BOOKS for AFRICA
$10 per book and/or CD Canadians can send an e-transfer to princegarth@gmail.com Or click below to use a credit card on Paypal (secure): |
MONTHLY DONATIONS
For $5/99 US dollars per month, you get access to all my previous workshop and educator conference materials! (Click below for details): 
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We send 96 books and 4 CDs to each school, and the first recipient school was Kuisebmund Primary
(featured in our short documentary). All current donations go toward our 2nd box, which will be shipped to
Orphanage CIBAEEVA in Cameroon. Our partner organization for this box is Mandla's Foundation.
(featured in our short documentary). All current donations go toward our 2nd box, which will be shipped to
Orphanage CIBAEEVA in Cameroon. Our partner organization for this box is Mandla's Foundation.
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STEP 1
FUNDRAISING Box 1: Kuisebmond Primary School
Walvis Bay, Namibia (COMPLETE) Box 2: In partnership with Mandla's Foundation. (IN PROGRESS)
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STEP 2
SHIPPING |
STEP 3
FREE MUSIC & LITERACY TUTORIALS Pending box arrival at school
Pending box arrival at school. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do we select the recipient schools and orphanages? We ship to schools that we have visited, or schools that our partner organizations have visited. We believe in building relationships over the long run, not only in sending books. It is thus important for us to deal with people that we know, and people that we come to know through various partnerships.
What do I do if I want to be involved but I want to send books to a school of my choice? We can do that too. You would have to wait till we complete the current box, and then we can partner up for your box. Please e-mail info@garthprince.com with your request.
Is Prince Garth Music a registered charity or non-profit organization? No. It is a social enterprise registered as a sole proprietorship in the city of Edmonton. We maximize social impact while creating meaningful employment for artists. We do, however, partner with many non-profit organizations and charities. You may donate directly to them at any time.
Why are these books cheaper than the books on the shop page? The suggested retail price of the book is $20 (Canadian). We forego $10 profit because we see it as a 50/50 partnership between us and (you) the donors. We are able to do this because the production and printing of our music and book was funded by sponsors (below) and Kickstarter donors. Without their support, this project would not have been possible.
What do I do if I want to be involved but I want to send books to a school of my choice? We can do that too. You would have to wait till we complete the current box, and then we can partner up for your box. Please e-mail info@garthprince.com with your request.
Is Prince Garth Music a registered charity or non-profit organization? No. It is a social enterprise registered as a sole proprietorship in the city of Edmonton. We maximize social impact while creating meaningful employment for artists. We do, however, partner with many non-profit organizations and charities. You may donate directly to them at any time.
Why are these books cheaper than the books on the shop page? The suggested retail price of the book is $20 (Canadian). We forego $10 profit because we see it as a 50/50 partnership between us and (you) the donors. We are able to do this because the production and printing of our music and book was funded by sponsors (below) and Kickstarter donors. Without their support, this project would not have been possible.
Sponsors:
The Edmonton Arts Council, The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recording,
The National Black Coalition of Canada - Edmonton Chapter and ATB Financial.
The Edmonton Arts Council, The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recording,
The National Black Coalition of Canada - Edmonton Chapter and ATB Financial.
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