Bloggers Unite for Africa

When I received an email from Jackie, I knew I had to help in some way or another. During that exact moment, we were all united for #afundforjennie and I wanted to focus on one thing at a time. Although Bloggers without Borders is still up and running, helping Jennie and her girls with anything they might need, I wanted to start shining some light onto “Bloggers Unite for Africa” and spread the word. Jackie says it best in her introduction email, so I’ll leave you to it. Below you’ll also find links as to how to donate and learn more about this movement!  Every little bit helps!

“I guess I should introduce myself.  I’m Jackie, and I’m the recipe creator, photographer, and writer behind La Casa de Sweets.  I focus on classic American, Spanish and international desserts, and sometimes I delve into the land of savory yumminess, too!  After baking, my other passion is children.  I’m a teacher, taking a break to raise my two little daughters (ages 2 and 8 months).  I love kids, so it’s almost unbearable for me to think about children suffering, especially from hunger.  That’s why I focus on encouraging my readers to donate to charities that try to end childhood hunger.  That’s why I find the images and stories from Somalia and surrounding areas so utterly heartbreaking.  

I have to act.  We have to act.  And, so, I’ve created a fundraiser through Global Giving to help do just that.  I thought long and hard about how to raise money, and I believe this is the best way.  I’ve spoken to on-the-ground organizations and journalists in the area, and they have assured me that the money we raise will help save lives.  I’ve chosen a few crucial projects for our readers to donate to through Global Giving, in the hopes that we can all help save children from starvation. 

I’d like to thank all of you who have already agreed to join our Bloggers Unite for Africa campaign.  We are going to make a difference, one blog at a time!  We’ve come together before for a great cause, and I am positive we will make a big impact in the fight against famine and starvation in the Horn of Africa.”