I'm sure you have all heard the news about the 300 girls who were kidnapped by Boku Haram. They were taken from their school. They have been forced to convert to Islam, marry members of Boku Haram and be housewives. You see, that is all Boku Haram believes women should do. They are against girls being educated.
Quilting has a long history of sending messages through quilts. There is the legend of the Underground Railroad quilts (not substantiated but lets not ruin a good story). The AIDS quilt to remember those lost to the disease and to show how prevalent it is. Many others that I can't think of right now.
Let's do the same. Let's send a message to Boku Haram. Let's say SCREW YOU (this is a family blog) Boku Haram. We believe in girls' education.
For the next 30 days, ANY amount donated to Mercy Corps or Room to Read will merit a block. The finished quilt(s) will then be auctioned off on Ebay to raise more money for girls' education. More blocks = more quilts = more money.
Both Room to Read and Mercy Corps have programs focusing on educating girls. For the month of May, Mercy Corps will match all donations.
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