$50? – Uganda
What would you buy with $50?
This was the question asked of more than 100 kids in Uganda, from rural villages to the sprawling capital city. The kids responded with drawings of what they would buy if they had $50. Drawings and portraits of the children are for sale through the campaign website for $50 each. All of the proceeds benefit the Circle of Peace School, a school that provides high quality education to these kids, many of whom are AIDS orphans.
"What would you buy with $50" is a question rarely asked of the kids I lived with in Uganda. It is rare because people tend to go to Uganda to give out things without ever asking what the kids would buy if they had the money. In Uganda, $50 can provide everyday expenses and education to a child for a whole year. In a child's mind, it can buy alligators, flight to New York City, banana tree, and many other things they have dreamed of. The drawings provide a way for them to express themselves, and also give them the opportunity to participate in helping themselves by raising money for their school.
The point of the campaign is not to buy the specific things the kids drew, but to help them realize what they want. A drawing of an iPod means more than just the material product. It symbolizes a better life. Through the education provided to them by the Circle of Peace School, the kids will have the opportunity to build a better life. One day they will be able to buy what they drew for themselves.
All 151 drawings and portraits are on www.50dollars.org
As of now, the campaign have raised close to $10,000 for the Peace School. Over 100,000 visitors visited the campaign site.
Each drawing/portrait is designed with a $50 tag, which provides information on the young artist and the campaign.
Chicken by Namagembe Rhena, age 12 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
House/boat by Nawmwanja Sharifa, age 11 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Cup with pens/Car/Doll/Bag/Book/Flower by Namuleme Sharilah, age 11 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Samosa by Katamba Ali, age 3 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Biscuits by Kiweewa Dolton, age 4 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Basketball Jersey/Shoes/Ball/Guitar/Book by Saula Isaac, age 19 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Campaign sponsored by Givology.
An exhibition of the drawings and portraits was held in Station in Tribeca, New York City.
This was the question asked of more than 100 kids in Uganda, from rural villages to the sprawling capital city. The kids responded with drawings of what they would buy if they had $50. Drawings and portraits of the children are for sale through the campaign website for $50 each. All of the proceeds benefit the Circle of Peace School, a school that provides high quality education to these kids, many of whom are AIDS orphans.
"What would you buy with $50" is a question rarely asked of the kids I lived with in Uganda. It is rare because people tend to go to Uganda to give out things without ever asking what the kids would buy if they had the money. In Uganda, $50 can provide everyday expenses and education to a child for a whole year. In a child's mind, it can buy alligators, flight to New York City, banana tree, and many other things they have dreamed of. The drawings provide a way for them to express themselves, and also give them the opportunity to participate in helping themselves by raising money for their school.
The point of the campaign is not to buy the specific things the kids drew, but to help them realize what they want. A drawing of an iPod means more than just the material product. It symbolizes a better life. Through the education provided to them by the Circle of Peace School, the kids will have the opportunity to build a better life. One day they will be able to buy what they drew for themselves.
All 151 drawings and portraits are on www.50dollars.org
As of now, the campaign have raised close to $10,000 for the Peace School. Over 100,000 visitors visited the campaign site.
Each drawing/portrait is designed with a $50 tag, which provides information on the young artist and the campaign.
Chicken by Namagembe Rhena, age 12 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
House/boat by Nawmwanja Sharifa, age 11 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Cup with pens/Car/Doll/Bag/Book/Flower by Namuleme Sharilah, age 11 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Samosa by Katamba Ali, age 3 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Biscuits by Kiweewa Dolton, age 4 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Basketball Jersey/Shoes/Ball/Guitar/Book by Saula Isaac, age 19 | Click here for more info or to purchase.
Campaign sponsored by Givology.
An exhibition of the drawings and portraits was held in Station in Tribeca, New York City.