Character 101 is a program adapted from Character Counts, founded by Dr. Michael Josephson of the Josephson Institute in Los Angeles, California. The principles of Character 101 are taught in many public schools in the United States. The Six Badges of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship are fundamental to building the character of children to become exemplary citizens of the world.
The Tanzanian Department of Education extended an invitation to Character 101 to make the "Six Badges of Character" program available to approximately 75,000 primary school children in Arusha, Tanzania.
Ngarenaro Primary School with an enrollment of 2,000 students was chosen to host the initial pilot program to introduce the first badge of Character 101, Citizenship.
In 2012 a team of six educators from Fresno, California volunteered to develop the Citizenship Badge pilot. They donated their expertise and provided their own finances to travel to Arusha providing Teacher Training Workshops along with classroom sessions - teaching and interacting with the children.
BUDGET FOR SIX BADGES OF CHARACTER
$27,817 for one badge of Character 101 for the entire student body of 2000 students - grades 1 - 6
$166,900 for Six Badges of Character for the entire student body of 2000 children - grades 1 - 6
$83.45 per student
ADDITIONAL PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES:
The Shalom Center Orphanage
$70.00 supports one child for one month, currently there are 77 children living at the Center. This provides counseling, school fees, meals and lodging. This is a life saving opportunity for you to demonstrate love and compassion for these children.
School Libraries; bookshelves $100.00 made locally, children's books donated, transport of books, local delivery charges
School Uniforms are $20.00 includes shirt/blouse, pants/skirt, sweater
School Supplies donated and /or purchased in country - any financial donation will purchase pens, pencils, chalk, etc.
Game Equipment: Soccer Ball - $20, Volleyball Sets - $150, Tetherball Sets - $80, Tennis Racquets - $35
The Tanzanian Department of Education extended an invitation to Character 101 to make the "Six Badges of Character" program available to approximately 75,000 primary school children in Arusha, Tanzania.
Ngarenaro Primary School with an enrollment of 2,000 students was chosen to host the initial pilot program to introduce the first badge of Character 101, Citizenship.
In 2012 a team of six educators from Fresno, California volunteered to develop the Citizenship Badge pilot. They donated their expertise and provided their own finances to travel to Arusha providing Teacher Training Workshops along with classroom sessions - teaching and interacting with the children.
BUDGET FOR SIX BADGES OF CHARACTER
$27,817 for one badge of Character 101 for the entire student body of 2000 students - grades 1 - 6
$166,900 for Six Badges of Character for the entire student body of 2000 children - grades 1 - 6
$83.45 per student
ADDITIONAL PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES:
The Shalom Center Orphanage
$70.00 supports one child for one month, currently there are 77 children living at the Center. This provides counseling, school fees, meals and lodging. This is a life saving opportunity for you to demonstrate love and compassion for these children.
School Libraries; bookshelves $100.00 made locally, children's books donated, transport of books, local delivery charges
School Uniforms are $20.00 includes shirt/blouse, pants/skirt, sweater
School Supplies donated and /or purchased in country - any financial donation will purchase pens, pencils, chalk, etc.
Game Equipment: Soccer Ball - $20, Volleyball Sets - $150, Tetherball Sets - $80, Tennis Racquets - $35