August 2007, Bethany, CT - American Friends of Le Kinkeliba, Inc. is delighted to announce that it is a recipient of a Google Grant award. The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing Google's philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts.

Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program harnessing the power of Google AdWords advertising product. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to hundreds of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education. The board and staff of the American Friends greatly appreciates Google's recognition of our efforts to heighten awareness of the work being done by Le Kinkeliba to bring modern medical care, and health and education services, to underserved families in rural Africa.