Buy Books and Help Send Kids to School

HYTES, "Helping Youth Through Educational Scholarships" is a non-profit organization that helps send students to school in Guatemala, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. My husband, myself and a group of friends started this organization in 2005 after an inspiring trip to Tanzania where we were able to recognize the huge need and desire for education amongst the youth there.

Through the generousity of donors and volunteers we were able to send 23 kids to school in our first year of operations. In 2008, our third year, we are sending over 150 kids to school that otherwise wouldn't be able to afford this invaluable.

I'd love to share a way you can contribute as well. It's when you purchase books online. Instead of going straight to the Chapters or Amazon websites, go to www.hytes.org/bookstore. There you will see a number of fabulous books that HYTES volunteers recommend for a great read. When you purchase a book (whether highlighted on the site or not) through that site, a certain percentage is given to HYTES. This way you can curl up, enjoy a wonderful book, and know you are helping a youth make a difference for themselves, their family and their community!