Archive for September 22nd, 2008
Meet Shaffy
Monday, September 22nd, 2008 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment
The SOS Children program is the world’s largest orphan charity providing schooling and a “family-based” environment to children in need. With 191 schools worldwide and several hundred thousand students, SOS succeeds in bettering theses orphans’ education, standard of living and future potential.
In December of 2007, Todd journeyed to Rwanda, where he visited with the SOS Kigali Primary School, which was responsible for saving 630 children affected by the 1993 genocides. As he was touring the facilities and leaning about the programs he met Shaffy, one of Kigali’s brightest students. Shaffy told Todd how much he loved computer science, and what he believed he could accomplish beyond his education with his own laptop. Inspired by Shaffy’s determination, Todd returned to the US and sent Shaffy his own laptop.
“You are the person who I will thank up from now to end of my life.” -Shaffy
Todd and Shaffy now remain in contact through e-mail. Shaffy forwards Todd his report cards and his progress. His English and grades have both improved, and he is now third in his class.
“I showed the laptop to my dad and he was also very happy. It changed our lives. But also you are like my Dad because you did a big thing in my life.” -Shaffy
Engaging our conscience.
TSP promotes and supports giving back to those in need.
Toward this purpose each employee is encouraged to use their passion to help make a difference in a cause of their choosing. We welcome the opportunity to assist our clients in developing similar group initiatives at their live events.
Please take a moment see what we as individuals at TSP have already accomplished.