KENYA 2009 Rainbow Of Magnolia helps bringing clean drinking water, food and shelter to people in developing nations.             From all the fundraising and donations that were made in the month of December, we were given the opportunity to improve the lives of people in Kimana village. I would like to give special recognition to the workers from Rainbow of Magnolia Landscaping for making this project even possible. During our week of fundraising, seventeen of my workers volunteered to not be paid for any work and donated all profits to this Kenya project. With such enthusiasm and devotion, we were able to fundraise over $20,000 making it possible to build a water system, property for future school and community buildings, and many school and recreational supplies for the small village of Kimana. The borehole that was built will provide clean water not only for domestic consumption but also for neighboring irrigation projects so that it becomes self sustaining. The Maasai Community named this water project “Rainbow of Magnolia-Fountains of Life.”                 In addition to the water project, we were able to establish and organize runner and soccer teams for the youth of the village. We purchased school supplies and equipment for physical education for the local elementary schools. We have already succeeded in providing funds for four youngsters from Kimana, one to finish high school, and three to enter college of their choice.             The completion of the water project is only the beginning in enriching the lives of Maasai families. We would like to continue our mission in Kenya. Our plan is to support shelter for girls, support local schools and continue scholarships.              The Maasai tradition not only neglects the education of girls, but also disregards the rights and importance of a female. By the age of 10, a girl undergoes female genitals mutilation, a practice that is dangerous right before she is to be forcefully wed. After being wed these girls are subjected to many unrealistic chores for their age. They are in charge of taking care of the babies, goats, and cows of the village. They are in charge of cooking, building the home huts, collecting the firewood, and walking over 5 miles to fetch water for the family. In addition to having such high family chore demands they are often physically abused. In contrast, the only obligation the boys carry in the family is to take care of the animals. I noticed through observation in the village that education changes behavior. I hope if we progressively enhance education, give out scholarships it will create a greater egalitarian relationship between males and females.                Once again I want to express my deep felt gratitude for your willingness in assisting me with this project and I can assure you that it is being well managed. It is my sincere belief that through your generosity and willingness to participate, together we have created hopes and dreams for this small poor Maasai community in Kimana in Southern Kenya.