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THis is the link to the website where you can order and explore the unit on KENYA: OUR GLOBAL FRIEND [|www.acceskenya.org]

Here is a little bit about ACCES (the NGO that produced the resource): The // Kenya: Our Global Friend // Integrated Resource Kit has been developed with a generous grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and through the hard work of volunteers from ACCES (African Canadian Continuing Education Society). CIDA administers and oversees the majority of Canada's international development funds. ACCES is a non-profit, non-governmental organization or NGO that works "to help young Africans obtain the skills and education needed to benefit themselves and their society." ACCES currently operates 10 primary schools and provides over 330 post-secondary student scholarships in Kenya and provides HIV/AIDS prevention education to thousands in the community. This resource was developed as part of CIDA's global classroom initiative. The global citizenship goals of the resource also reflect CIDA goals, which are based on, the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

It is a wonderful integrated unit that is cross-curricular and includes a Virtual Safari DVD from ACCES visits to Kenya as well as a read along novel called Breaking Out. Basically you just need to follow the lessons! I plan to use it for my grade 6/7 class this year. It will last nine to twelve weeks long. If you have any questions, just let me know! rsimpson@sd73.bc.ca