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05.27.2008

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In 2005, Donda West and the Kanye West Foundation donated $5000 to provide textbooks for children in Sierra Leone. Those funds were used to completely rehabilitate a dilapidated, roofless school building for 416 children. A new roof, new desks, new books and a new future for children who eagerly attended school faithfully each day, regardless of their dire surroundings and home life. As a result of Ms. West’s generous donation, Shine On Sierra Leone was developed to sustain these initial efforts.

In 2008, Muddy Lotus Primary was dedicated to the memory of Donda West and her love for education. In honor of this, Shine On Sierra Leone plans to break ground for the “Donda West Library & Literacy Center” (DWLC) this fall. The Donda West Literacy Center will answer the call to an 80% illiteracy rate in the community in the community of Bongema. Serving as a library for the students of Muddy Lotus, DWLC will extend its reach to the community offering free literacy classes to parents within the community.


 


 


 




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23Baller23 | May 27, 2008
that's amazing
and ispirational
slduncan | May 27, 2008
You mother was an amazing person... it's great that you both give back so much to an area that so desperately needs it.
23Baller23 | May 27, 2008
diamonds are forever and your mothers spirit will live on like a diamond in the rough of sierra leone
schman4 | May 27, 2008
amazing dude! worth a visit one of these days!
hovamike | May 27, 2008
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rowan_rashard | May 27, 2008
oooh man thats real...i have your mothers book...one of the best ive read..seriously
tr3sDosUno | May 27, 2008
wow thats beautiful....
Yahoo IM: tr3sDosUno
mikelap | May 27, 2008
R I P
kanyeismyf_nhero | May 27, 2008
That's awesome.
liquarius07 | May 27, 2008
that's great 'ye. your mother would be so proud.
I_dream_of_Jeanie | May 27, 2008
I'm sure Muddy Lotus will remember your mom and you always. I commend you. We all have a responsibility to improve our surroundings, uplift and guide the ppl around us in a more positive direction.
Miranda
Flex | May 27, 2008
Thats amazing. But completely in-keeping with how your mother seemed to live her life. Clearly your mother's life continues to have a far reaching effect on peoples lives and its beautiful.
As a sidenote, this is kind of hard for me to explain but when the sad news was coming through late last year my mother and i really felt for you, like you were a great friend or relative. Your music continues to be a source of great inspiration to both of us (and my 50 year old mum shouting "na a you can't tell me nothing!" is an amazing site!) Keep shining Kanye, everyday you make your mother proud.
DickGoodnuts | May 27, 2008
You are a role model. Thanks 'Ye
FresherThanThou | May 27, 2008
powerful!
GregParker | May 27, 2008
Im glad to see a positive change being made on their society...can people still donate to the cause?? If so then how?
Moneymonk | May 27, 2008
love it
Christa | May 27, 2008
That dedication alone is all you need to know that Donda's contributions were worthwhile and that Sierra Leone desperately needs help. Isn't it amazing how much they appreciate and can utilize $5000? Imagine if we all contributed. RIP Ms. West
http://www.shineonsierraleone.org/ is the link, in case anyone wants to read more.
ms_j3nnifer | May 27, 2008
Amazing and so motivational!
JThirdBirdsTheWord | May 27, 2008
Its great to know that your mothers memory will live on through others and help to make them better, I know she lives on in yours and is making you stronger day by day.
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
IAmNotWhatitIs | May 27, 2008
this is truly touching.
p.s - sorry to everybody whos getting annoyed...my comments keep showing up over and over again...i have no idea why...but ill be sure to fix the problem asap
HeartOfTheCity | May 27, 2008
Man, that is real deep. Her legacy will continue to live on with people and children she touched. She's not gone. She's living within all those lives shes impacted positively.
thedonett | May 27, 2008
thats great..see u could stunt with what you and your mom has accomplished with your foundation..but your staying humble..i kno that u kno ur doing the right thing..i kno ur mommy is proud of you also..keep doing whats right..i respect you soooo much for that
NikkiB94109 | May 27, 2008
That must make you really proud.
lilmissunshine | May 27, 2008
this is just awesome....
giving back to those who need...and want.
i love it...very inspiring
DG135I | May 27, 2008
That is amazing Ye. She will continue to make such an impact Forever. Her memory lives on. XoXo
tempestOHNO | May 27, 2008
thats really great & insipirational! congrats with that ye.
tempestOHNO | May 27, 2008
thats really great & insipirational! congrats with that ye.
Crystal | May 27, 2008
Kanye, keep the faith,and keep doing all of the great things that your mother instilled in you.Please don't ever stop doing what you do.I know that this school will change the lives of these children just look at how happy they are.Education is everything.
PabloArt | May 27, 2008
May your mother rest in peace it is beautiful to see how her work and devotion for her passion that was education can cross barriers and frontiers, her soul is still shinning from heaven.Our mothers are the foundation of who we are we owed them everything.
SL55 | May 27, 2008
That has the ability to change the entire direction of many peoples' lives in that community in such a devastated part of the world. Amazing gift, your mom's legacy lives on through it.
Holding_Notes | May 27, 2008
Thats real!!
MIL | May 27, 2008
i hope that your mothers contribution helps bring that 80% illiteracy rate to zero.
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keep well man, just keep her in your heart, im sure she's lookin over yours/these children's shoulders!
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and i just heard the terrible news about xzibits child. r.i.p.
man this world can be ugly, i guess u gotta cherish every moment
CHISista | May 27, 2008
PhEnOmEnAl. ThIs Is WhAt MaTtErS mOsT.
mjeazy20 | May 27, 2008
wonderful and amazing.
FollowDaLeaderDOTcom | May 27, 2008
I know this must mean the WORLD to you right now.Just for her dreams to come to life and help so many others.
Peace & Stay Strong,
skateboard_lee | May 27, 2008
wow ye man...i know that ur mom is in a good place, and its good to see the effects of what she did, even though she isn't with us...it gives us all hope.
stay up 'ye
enggirl | May 27, 2008
Nice :)
chiknbrains | May 27, 2008
that is so beautiful. I really, truly am touched, and that doesn't happen very often.
shadowman | May 27, 2008
AWWW....this is GREAT News. I'm happy so much is being donated. I donated some too......as I remember! If not, I will make sure to do so! But I remember donating days after your moms died. Keep us updated Kanye.
GOAT92 | May 27, 2008
RIP Donda West.
welcometothetonezone | May 27, 2008
Wow, that's really nice. Thanks for sharing.
SoulDigga | May 27, 2008
Very inspiring.
CelebrityMentality | May 27, 2008
that is awesome!
Reek_The_Geek | May 27, 2008
man...thats beautiful
she lives on
...thru this, you and your music.
stay strong
RIP Ms. West