Basic Facts about Irene

Age: 33

Birthday: December 22, 1977

Place of birth: Arusha, Tanzania

Tribe: Maasai

Likes: Gospel music, meeting new people, reading the bible, eating chipsi mayai (eggs and potatoes)

Question and Answer with Irene

Q: Why do you enjoy working with Sustain Foundation?

A: It helps the children in the community get an education.

Q: What is an issue that you really care about?

A: Disease in the community –malaria, diarrhea, malnutrition.

Q: What is the biggest problem in Tanzania?

A: Poverty.

Q: If you could meet President Kikwete, what would you talk to him about?

A: About education for children.

Q: Who is someone you admire from history?

A: Julius Nyerere because he brought peace to Tanzania people.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel and why?

I: I would like to travel to Ngorongoro Crater to see that place because some people said it is a good place with museums and maasai boma. I would stay for one month to learn more about what’s there. I’m in Tanzania but I’ve never been there!

Q: What’s your favorite part about Tanzania?

A: Mt. Kilimanjaro

Q: Is there anything else you want to tell people in America?

A: Just that they should keep visiting to learn more about Sakina and Tanzania. They should come and visit all the historical places.

Basic Facts about Emanueli

Age: 29

Birthday: December 24, 1981

Place of birth: Arusha, Tanzania

Tribe: Maasai

Likes: Reggae music, painting, helping people

Question and Answer with Emanueli

Q: Why do you enjoy working with Sustain Foundation?

A: Because it helps the community of Sakina. Sustain Foundation can help make the community be a better community.

Q: What is an issue that you really care about?

A: Environmental issues such as creating a clean environment, planting trees, etc.

Q: Why is education important?

A: Education is important – it will help, I mean, to fight against the three enemies which are poverty, ignorance, and disease.

Q: What is the biggest problem in Tanzania?

A: Poverty.

Q: If you could meet President Kikwete, what would you talk to him about?

A: I would tell him to increase the effort – to fight corruption, well not really corruption, but there is this issue of sleaze. For leaders who are doing sleazy issues and pocketing the people’s money.

Q: Who is someone you admire from history?

A: The late malimu [Julius Nyerere] because he was a strong leader.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel and why?

A: Somalia just to try and reconcile those troops which are fighting each other.

Q: How would you do that?

A: Uh, when I get there, I will try to negotiate peace. To make them have a normal life.

Q: What’s your favorite part about Tanzania?

A: The Ngorongoro crater.

Q: Is there anything else you want to tell people in America?

A: Everyone should learn about Tanzania and everything we have here.

Just because holidays in the United States bring to mind pumpkin pie, chocolate fudge, Christmas cookies and eggnog does not mean there is not room for do-your-body-good food.  Saludamos and its friends at the Inter-Faith food shuttle in Raleigh will teach those interested how to cook a meal for their friends and family that will not only make them beg for seconds, but won’t leave them with a sugar crash or extra weight on their hips.  The classes are taught in Spanish.

At 5 p.m. this Thursday, venture to the Carrboro Human Rights Center, apartment e in the Abbey Court Apartment Complex to take part in this deliciously healthy and festive activity.   Classes are held weekly, but this will be the last class of the semester.   Classes will tentatively start again at the regular time next semester, beginning 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.  The classes are mainly for Latinas in the area, but any Spanish-speaker is welcome to join.

Those interested will also receive free nutrition lessons will be at the beginning of each class. During the Nov. 11 class, participants learned the difference between various types of wheat bread and types of grains.

Nutritionist Joy Palma and Chef Jill Perkakis from the Food-Shuttle lead the classes.

“It’s so basic and human to break bread,” Perkakis said.  “Americans don’t have the same ritual around food as most countries.  We tend to grab it and go.”

Saludamos Co-Director Lauren Kennedy agrees.  “We want to allow people to invest time in food as a cultural and social activity.  Food connects people.”

Perkakis and Palma hope not only to use these classes to teach women about nutrition, but also to encourage life-long friendships.

Friday at 4 p.m., Palma and Perkakis will bring Saludamos members to Food Lion, where put into practice their new nutritional knowledge in a “grocery store tour.”  Shopping with a healthy-chef and nutritionist will allow the women to ask any questions they may have about nutritional labels or types of foods to buy.  In addition, Palma and Perkakis will help the women shop on a budget.

Childcare will be provided at both the cooking classes and the grocery store tour.

*This post written by fall 2010 Marketing Interns Kaylee Baker and Megan Kennedy, who want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.  Happy (nutritious) cooking!

Saludamos is now accepting applications for Program Co-directors! The application is available on www.sustainfoundation.org and are due by Midnight on March 14th. Completed applications should be emailed to saludamos@gmail.com.

This spring Saludamos will be printing a bilingual healthy living cookbook! Here is a preview of one recipe submitted by Victoria Bouloubasis. Enjoy!

Tomates Rellenos de Arroz al Estilo Griego

Date: Sunday, April 25th at 11 am
Where: Al-Buehler Trail – Durham, NC
Who: Durham’s Global Connections for Change and Carrboro’s Sustain Foundation!

The run welcomes all levels of runners from novice to expert. When you participate in this year’s 5k, here is what you will receive:

• New community programs that will benefit from your participation
• Larger area at the finish line for a reception with food, music and prizes
• Completely carbon-neutral race

Last year, our runners helped Global Connections for Change pay for two years of school fees, uniforms, and books for HIV/AIDS orphans in Moshi, Tanzania as well as critical programming for HIV/AIDS survivors in Durham, NC.  This year, GCC’s 5k will be co-sponsored by Sustain Foundation in order to make an even greater global impact! Funds raised will go directly to Sustain Foundation’s core programs that focus on health, mental well- being, and education in the Triangle area as well as in Sakina, Tanzania.

Join Sustain Foundation and Global Connections for Change in a 5k race to help your community!
Click Here to Register Now!

 with Kripalu yoga teacher/Sustain Foundation Founder

Join Kripalu Yoga Teacher/Sustain Foundation Founder, Kerry Brewer, in a 45 min. yoga classes on Thursday nights at 7:45. Vishnu Yoga is affiliated with Sustain Foundation with series/class fees donated to programs of the non-profit. The name “Vishnu” refers to the Hindu god/mythological character known as “the sustainer” as well as the protector and represents enduring peace.

This 5 week yoga series  to starting this Thursday, January 14^th from 7:45-8:30. Sign-up online! 5 week series will focus on yoga fundamentals including: short meditation, breathing exercises, and poses with purpose to learn 15 minute yoga flow for personal practice. Participate in series is suggested as classes will build on each other but drop-in’s welcome.

Class is from 7:45-8:30 at the private yoga space at Kerry’s house starting at 7:45pm after the Team Sakina run at 6:30. There is a 6 participant limit though will keep 2 on the wait list (last 2 on online sign-up).
-Cost is a donation of $5-8/class or $20-30/series (suggested amt)  in cash or check to “Sustain Foundation” to be paid at the beginning of class and optional for Sustain Foundation Board members/program directors.
-Sign-up any time up until class if there is a space.
- Cancellation policy: delete name from sign-up at least 24 hours before class or please pay anyway unless emergency.

Who: Open to members of Sustain Foundation, Team Sakina as well as women in the community interested in learning more about yoga. While yoga participants do not have to also partake in the Thursday night runs with Team Sakina, this is a great opportunity to be a part of this local network of individuals seeking sustainable lifestyles.  

Where: Meet at Team Sakina Director’s home located 1/2 mile away from Weaver St.  at 100-A Crest St. Carrboro. View details at the bottom of this post for location/directions or for google map click here .

More information

• Please park on Pleasant St. as there is limited parking on Crest St. The yoga space is located in the first unit of the 2 units of cooperative housing on Crest St. 100-A is marked on the door.
• Please bring your own mat (or indicate on sign-up that a mat is needed) and comfortable and loose fitting clothes.
• Remember to sign-up first!
• Contact Kerry Brewer for more information

Announcement and Overview

(word doc downloads of blog info- see bottom of post)

Team Sakina is pleased to announce the start of our 5 week winter season to start this Thursday, January 14^th.

• Overview –below on this page or jump to detailed information linked below
• Details
• Program Fees/donations

Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5
(Look for week information by Wed morning before Thursday evening run)

Join us!: Team Sakina is a women’s running program in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area that emphasizes running sustainably for life through quality coaching and experiential learning, a strong team orientation and all program fees are donated to health and education programs in Sakina, Tanzania. 

New to Team Sakina: Read about the team by clicking on “About” in the top right hand corner of the Team Sakina blog home page. Also, watch a short documentary by UNC Journalist, Melissa Moser here.

This winter season is our 7th(!) season and will be an informal 5 week running program open to any woman interested in building endurance during Thursday evening guided runs of 4-8 miles. Optional social with tea and/or 45 min yoga session to follow as well as 2 running clinics and personal running plans development with coach Kerry.

 No registration is required for joining our runs, however all participants must sign a waiver. Due to the small yoga space sign-up here to secure one of six spots in any or all classes.

-Suggested donation of $25 for the 5 weeks or $5 per run towards add $5 for yoga session- all donations support programs of Sustain Foundation  in Sakina, Tanzania
-See “Sustain:Sakina” alternatives to program fees/donations new this season to be posted soon during Week 2. Click here for details.
-Team Sakina is also in need of assistance with guided runs and work exchange is available: Assistance needed in mapping routes and guiding runs in exchange for season fees. Email Kerry.

Overview (please read detailed information following overview click here)

What: Winter Season or Spring Pre-Season Running

• Join us for this base-building 5 week season as we focus on endurance, strength.  Buiding volume will be the focus of our runs which will be 4,6 and 8 mile routes with paces between  8-12 minutes per mile.

In addition/ Optional

• Yoga sessions to follow starting immediately after the run at 7:45-8:30 with emphasis on learning a 15 minute personal routine tailored to running: strength and flexibility.
• Running clinics: Because of the informal, participatory nature of the Thursday runs and the Winter emphasis on building your running base and running “knowledge” base, Team Sakina will be offering 2 , 90 minute sessions over the 5 week period for any participants to sign-up and attend.
• Personal coaching session: Schedule a personal session with Team Sakina Director/Coach Kerry Brewer to develop plan for your winter/spring season tailored to your goals, background and current running level. Meet for ½ to 1 hour either 1 on 1 or with a couple running partners.

When: Thursdays at 6:30-7:30ish starting 1/14/10 thru 2/11/10. Winter season will be 5 weeks.

Where: Meet at Team Sakina Director’s home located 1/2 mile away from Weaver St.  at 100-A Crest St. Carrboro. View details at the bottom of this post for location/directions or for google map click here . Also, read below for parking and meeting.

Contact: Visit this site for information about the Team Sakina winter season and each practice’s information.  We will be using this blog for team communication this season because of ease of use.
Email us at teamsakina@gmail.com  or call Kerry at 919-649-6512 if needed.

Team Sakina Winter Season 2010- Overview and Details

Team Sakina Season’s in Review: Fact Sheet

COME OUT FOR WINTER COLD EVENING RUNS WITH FUN, SUPPORTIVE, WARM TEAM ATMOPSHERE.

ENDURE, SUSTAIN, SAKINA!!!

Donate Here!

Donation Cards:
This year, Sustain Foundation is making christmas gifts easy. As an alternative to buying a traditional gift, consider making a donation in the name of a friend or family member that will make a sustainable difference to a community in need. Sustain Foundation gift cards are great stocking stuffers or send your gift over email with the donation card attached!

Participate in the Sustain Foundation Donation Card Initiative by:
- Using this website
- Having a Ready to go packet mailed to you
- Details and to Donate click here

A donation can be made to any of Sustain Foundation’s three key programs:

Saludamos: The mission of Saludamos is to improve the overall wellness and awareness of health issues among Latina participants in the Capel Hill- Carrboro area. A donation to Saludamos will ensure the sustainablity of the health education workships offered to participating women.

Sakina: Sustain Foundation has paired with Sakina, Tanzania to help fund new health initiatives and support young scholars as they continue to higher education. Money towards Sakina, Tanzania will be used for health days held in the community twice a month as well as for new resources for our secondary school “Sakina Scholars.”

Uganda: The Lost Boys of Sudan are more than 27,000 boys who were displaced or orphaned during the Second Sudanese Civil War. A donation will help Sustain Foundation raise funds for the younger sibilings of the Lost Boys of Sudan to attend schools in neighboring Uganda so they may be relieved of working in the fields of southern Sudan. These young men and women will then help rebuild souther Sudan. Every penny counts in a third world country, and an education is truly the key to a better life. The Lost Boys have a saying, “education is now my mother and father.”

Donate

Suggestion Amount: $10, $25, $50, $100
Donate over $150 and receive a free Sustain Foundation Custom Workout Bag

Donate by mail or using paypal

Donate Here!

Sustain Foundation

P.O. Box 1195

Carrboro, NC 27510

Wishing you a happy holiday season,

All of us at Sustain Foundation

Tax Exemption

Sustain Foundation is a North Carolina nonprofit corporation and has received 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable and educational tax exempt organization pursuant to Federal law. Thus, all donations and contributions made to Sustain Foundation are eligible for a charitable tax deduction by a donor or contributor. All donations above $25 dollars received through paypal or in the mail will receive a receipt acknowledging your donation mailed to the address provided.Please specify if you would not like to receive this receipt