March 2008, Bethany, CT - American Friends of Le Kinkeliba is delighted to announce receipt of a generous grant from The Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation.

Founded in 1998, The Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation’s (PKCF) mission is to support charitable purposes worldwide, in particular the education and welfare of children and young persons who ,by reason of disablement, social and economic circumstances, have need of such provisions. It is in this capacity that PKCF has given considerable support to be directed towards the construction of a new Le Kinkeliba kindergarten in the village of Sinthian, Senegal.

Le Kinkeliba built its first medical center in Sinthian in 1998 and has remained deeply commitment to the long-term health and educational welfare of the community. This new kindergarten will serve this vibrant and enthusiastic population, which is well versed in the operation of Le Kinkeliba and deeply in need of an early childhood education facility. Construction of the new Sinthian kindergarten is slated to begin this fall (late October – early November 2008) to coincide with the end of the rainy season.

American Friends of Le Kinkeliba extends its genuine thanks to The Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation for its continued belief in the value of our projects in Senegal. More information about The Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation is available at www.pkcf.com.