MARCIA
MCBROOM-SMALL'S
AUGUST '09 INTERVIEW
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FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SAKE
Chapter in Malawi,
Central Africa
Hi Everyone,
Just
wanted to share this latest letter from our FOR OUR
CHILDREN'S SAKE chapter in Malawi, Central Africa.
We make every attempt to extent our limited funds as
best we can and in a way asked for by the people on
the ground. I hope that each of you will take this
information and continue to support us as best you can FOR
OUR CHILDREN'S SAKE.
Peace,
Marcia L. McBroom Small
SEE OUR CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009
Subject: FOCS MALAWI
Dear Mama
Hope that you're doing fine. We are doing fine. Many
thanks for your email. We are more than happy to
hear from you and we do appreciate. Well! On the
meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Honorable Joyce Banda MP. When the date was agreed
of the meeting on 26th March 2009 ,it was discovered
that with her tight schedule due to the fact that
she has been elected as a Presidential Running Mate
for the Ruling Party, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
and the elections time looming the meeting was
postponed. We got a communication through her
Personal Assistant that she would not make it for
she had to travel for the Campaign Launch which was
postponed on 22nd March 2009, Sunday to 26th March
2009, Thursday. But she promised to meet us before
elections if any chance arises.
On Chikwawa , so far on the
Achievements of our children initiative, it has been
discovered that the Promotion of children's
education in our community has been a success for
more children are going to school than before. This
has been attributed to good learning environment at
school further distribution of school materials like
exercise books, pencils, rulers' footballs and
netballs has also played a past for the
children are able to play soccer/netball during
break time after school as part of fun and fitness.
It has also be noted that the distribution of
clothes to the disadvantage
children and paying fees to some pupils has also
played an important role. On the children being
supported all have passed and 4 have been selected
to Secondary Schools, 3 girls and 1 boy. Those who
failed we have encouraged them to repeat and are
repeating. However the problem of fees is hampering
our aim of assisting these pupils attain education.
Having seen this problem we need to increase
beneficiaries of our school fees initiative for us
to help more children qualify. On the women who
showed a desire to operate a Bakery this idea was
shelved after a meeting with them and instead they
opted for the Goat keeping program. To them they
thought that the goat keeping initiative is more
viable than the bakery concept. So we'll do
according to their wish. Some women were provided
with chickens as a way to empower those who didn't
benefit from the goat initiative. So far the
chickens were given to women about 10 of them who
helps the chief's wife in sewing clothes for the
children. About coops of chickens we'll encourage
them to make it for the chickens and send more on
this. We also want if you have books on chicken and
Goat keeping as we can learn some tips from others.
The breakfast program for the children stopped last
year. This was a result of our Financial position.
We thought it is unethical to start it again and
stop and the middle of a school term due to funds.
However it has been a good program for it Indeed
encouraged many children to go to school and if
funds permit we might resume. Well! During our first
Budget this year March 2009 we didn't assist the
Mitengo School with their proposal but we promised
them to do it. This month as the children are on
Holiday and they will start classes soon. So the
budget for this Month is for Mitengo School and Fees
for the pupils. Well! About Soldier, chief's family
and the woman whom we bought her skin oil. Soldier
and the Chief's family are fine and the woman moved
to Blantyre and I'll pass your regards if I happen
to meet her.
So the Breakdown of March 2009 Funds:
> Transport to and from Chikwawa $10.14
> Film/Develop/stationery $11.59
> 1 Bag of Maize $36.23
> 2 Tents $43.48
> 2 Goats $94.20
> Total $195.64
> Balance $4.36
Lastly, I hope this all that I have to write and
today I was lucky to be using my friend Computer in
his office. Pass my warm greetings to Louis, Gregory
and Jeremiah. I have sent the photos on the Goat
keeping Program, Breakdown and a letter.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Yours
Byson
FOR OUR
CHILDREN’S SAKE FOUNDATION INC.
347 W. 30th St Suite 2A
New York, NY 10001
212 564 1120
Email
Marcia McBroom Small
focs@hotmail.com
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FOR OUR CHILDREN’S SAKE FOUNDATION INC.
The For Our
Children’s Sake Foundation Inc. has
received distinguished recognition and support from
the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid, the
Office of The First Lady of Sierra Leone Ms. Kabba,
President Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso, the Office
of The First Lady of New York State Matilda R.
Cuomo, the Mayor’s Office of New York City, The New
York City Department of Education, and the United
Federation of Teachers.
The Envision Peace Initiative
1987
Student delegation to Zimbabwe co-sponsored by the
New York City Department of Education, the UNA,
UNICEF, the Foreign Policy Association and the U.N.
Centre Against Apartheid.
1990
Apartheid Awareness Day, Dag Hammarskjold
Auditorium, at the U.N. (NYC)
Student delegation sent to Kenya and Tanzania.
The Day of the African Child co-chaired by Ms. McBroom-Small on behalf of New York Metro Committee for UNICEF.
1994
A student delegation to Israel in cooperation with
by the Manhattan Superintendent of New York City
Department of Education.
1998
For Our Children’s Sake Inc. Foundation student
delegation receives credentials and attend NGO
weekly briefings.
For Our Children’s Sake Inc. Foundation organizes over three hundred students from the tri-state area as special guests to the United Nations Development Project Awards for the International Day for the Elimination of Poverty
2000-Present
For Our Children’s Sake Inc. Foundation Chapter,
Malawi, Africa
Student delegation:
“The Model UN” International Program, General
Assembly, U.N.
Direct-aid The “Nenneh
Center”
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Programs The Children of Lascaholas, Haiti Medical Center
Kanya Donse Fanyi NGO. Kindia Guinea
The School Relief Fund, Jamaica, West Indies
Awards
Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of NewYork City (Mayor David Dinkins)
Proclamation from the Office of the President Of the Borough of Manhattan (Ruth Messinger) The New York Metro Committee Medallion (UNICEF.) The Global International Environment and Humanitarian Award of Notable Achievement and Excellence For the Advancement of Universal Peace and Economic Prosperity
Letter of Appreciation: First Lady of New York State Matilda R. Cuomo
Letter of Appreciation: The Little Sioux St Francis
Mission
Letter of Appreciation:
The First
Lady of Sierra Leone, Ms Kabba
The Student and Philanthropy Project Award, New York
City Department of Education
Marcia McBroom-Small
Mrs. Marcia
McBroom-Small comes from a family dedicated to
political awareness and activism. Her mother, Marie
Lee McBroom started a tradition for her daughters of
traveling to the Motherland, and attending various
events at the United Nations, early on in her life.
Her father,
Dr. Marcus McBroom, Ph.D. (1921-2000) was also
politically active and astute. He was a member of a
small group of African American Wilberforce
University students, invited to the White House by
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, during FDR’s
administration. Dr. McBroom and former wife Marie
befriended and worked with Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. Marcia had the honor of meeting Dr. King as
a young girl. Dr. McBroom also participated in
numerous debates, which included Malcolm X as
a participant. Dr. McBroom also served as a
speechwriter and colleague of the late Senator
Robert Kennedy.
Marcia McBroom-Small began her career as a dancer, actress and fashion model. As a result of a modeling assignment in London for the Nigerian market promoting “Lux Soap”, she portrayed the character “Susie Martins”. “Ms. Martins” became very popular throughout Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. At that same time, an advertising campaign had begun advocating the use of powdered milk to mothers in lesser-developed countries worldwide. Marcia McBroom decided to utilize her celebrity status and created a breast-feeding poster to promote the many benefits of “Mother’s Milk.” She donated the poster to UNICEF, and they distributed it worldwide. Mrs. McBroom-Small later received a request from the New York State Department of Health to place the poster in clinics and WIC centers throughout the state.
During her travels to
33 countries throughout Africa, North America,
Europe, Asia and the Caribbean as a performer, and
later as a Goodwill Ambassador, Mrs. McBroom-Small
realized many simple ways to bring about improvement
in the lives of the people she visited. She realized
how we, as American citizens take so much for
granted. Based on these experiences, she has
dedicated a significant portion of her life to
working at making a difference in a world where so
many suffer needlessly. Mrs. McBroom-Small
encourages young people to see themselves as “Global
Citizens”, empowered to make positive change in
society through grassroots actions and deeds. She
wanted to inspire young people with the knowledge
and understanding that they can indeed create the
world that so many envision.
Following this
affiliation, she was asked to serve on the board of
the NY Metropolitan Committee for UNICEF for 16
years. During that time, she went to West Africa as
a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF to Burkina Faso and
the Ivory Coast under the invitation of the now late
President Thomas Sankara.
Marcia McBroom-Small,
a James Madison Fellow, has worked tirelessly as an
educator and activist, to promote her vision of
global awareness and international cooperation. She
currently serves as a consultant for the N.Y. State
Department of Education. For Our Children’s
Sake Foundation looks forward to many more years
of dedicated service to the people of our global
community.
Marcia McBroom-Small, Ms. Rachael N. Mayanja, Assistant Secretary-General, Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women at the United Nations, and Honorary Chairman Mr. Richie Havens are uniting to improve the inhuman conditions of the women in war-ravaged Darfur, Africa. As told to Ms McBroom-Small by a group of women during her UNICEF tour, “We are not looking for hand outs. We just need a helping hand.” We hope that you will be inspired to assist our vision of creating a more compassionate world, FOR OUR CHILDREN’S SAKE!
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Founder
Marcia McBroom
Honorary Chair Person For Our Children’s Sake Inc.
Senator Bill Bradley
Honorary Chair Person
Board Of Directors
Louis Small Mrs. Hope Miller
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President
Marcia McBroom
Vice President
Remi Saunders
Treasurer International Board Of Advisors
Danny Glover Dr. Bartholomew Nnanji Dr. Djibril Diallo Richie Havens Hope Miller Airto Moreira Ellen Stewart Lola Stewart Edye West Flora Purim Rev. Gene Reeves Rev. William Schulz Dr. Wally N’Dow
Ruiko Yoshida
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Awards and Commendations
James Madison Memorial Fellowship
(New York State Recipient)
Letter of Congratulations upon receiving Fellowship, U.S. Senator Patrick Moynihan
The 1995 Teacher of the Year Award, Manhattan High Schools Superintendents Office
The 1996 & 2002 Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers
Breast-feeding poster commissioned by the New York State Department of Health
Achievement Award, The Friends of The Children of Lascaholas
Former and Present Committee and Board of Directors Memberships
The Metropolitan Committee for UNICEF
The United Nations Association of New York (UNA)
The Girl Scout Council of Greater New York
The
Religious Education Association of the United States
and Canada
Community Board #6 Manhattan, New York
The Board of UNIFEM, New York chapter
New York State Department of Education Regents Review Committee
Special Consultant: The Fifty-First Anniversary of the United Nations:
Special Consultant: The United Nations Special Session on Africa (U.N.D.P.1998)
Goodwill Ambassador/Delegation of Educators/Guest of State
Burkina Faso (UNICEF.), Japan, China, Israel, Germany, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Ghana, Cote d’ Ivoire, and Sierra Leone
Initiatives
Created the First Human Rights Committee on a Community Board (6) in the history of New York City
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee “Blankets for Ethiopia” campaign
Created the poster for an International Breastfeeding campaign
The “Discover Burkina Faso” campaign