KAVA

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KAVA
Keep A Village Alive !
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KAVA, Inc.
- Founded by Alani Ogunlade -
To Serve As A Catalyst And Change-Agent For
The Preservation Of Rural African Villages
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It is an understatement to say that
all villages in rich and poor
African countries have been neglected in the
areas of quality education,
adequate
medical services,
economic development,
and
social
programs.
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This total neglect
has escalated the
increase in poverty,

diseases (cholera, malaria,
tuberculosis, etc.) and

lack of, or poor basic amenities such as
safe drinking water,
toilets,

electricity,
and medical
facilities.
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KAVA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit
organization that is
implementing programs to address these kinds
of issues.
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KAVAs mission is
? to improve the quality of life in rural African
villages ? to keep the honor, character, and
history of the people intact as part of their
legacy ? to protect vulnerable groups during
the adjustment process by reducing negative
impacts as changes necessary to continued
existence are incorporated/integrated
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During a return visit to the tiny farming village
of Olomu Oshoba, Ifo, local government (Ogun
State) in Nigeria where he was born and raised,
Alani Ogunlade observed conditions that appalled
him and he decided that something must be done
about them immediately.
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just do it
The Journey Of 1,000 Miles Begins With The First
Step
One Man Can Make A Difference
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The School Project
The School Project began with the purchase of
desks and chairs for existing classrooms so that
students no longer had to sit on the concrete
floor.
Phase 2 involved tearing down the old school and
building a new, modernized six room building for
kindergarten through eighth grade, equipped with
computers, updated books, restroom facilities,
and a library to not only improve educational
opportunities for the school children but
revitalize the community
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Original School Building Sinking
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Classroom with an open ceiling. The wall is about
to come down.
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The School is waiting to collapse at any time.
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Children wearing the Blue Eagle shirts are
assembled for the village parade before the
harvest.
Alani leads the children and teachers on a parade
through the village.
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Children, teachers and villagers gathered for a
group picture.
The parade is in front of Alanis family house.
Family members came out to dance with the
children.
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After the harvest celebration service, the
foundation of a new school building was laid by
the Chiefs, the Headmistress and Alani. October
3,2004
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Construction of the New School Building started
November 2004.
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The Old School Building was torn down completely
to make room for the New Building of 6
classrooms, library, computer and staff rooms.
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Alani in a Blue Eagle T-Shirt, addresses a
cross-section of the students.
Students moved into the few completed classrooms
while construction was going on. The students and
teachers are very excited and appreciative.
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December 3,2005, The New School Building was
dedicated and handed over to Ifo Local
Government. Cutting the ribbon is Dr. Adeleke a
major donor to the project.
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The Chiefs of Oshoba and Olomu villages were the
hosts for the Dedication
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Students and Teachers performing cultural dance
for the guests at the school dedication.
As customary, the students are given money by
guests for their excellent performance.
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Villagers, Friends and Visitors joined in the
dance and celebration during the dedication.
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Section of The New School Building.
Thanks to all of you. You have restored
Hope, Faith and Prosperity in
the

Olomu-Oshoba Community.
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Children on the playing ground at the New School
Building.
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Modern restrooms under construction for the
students, teachers and staff.
This is a very rare facility in a village school.
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The new look inside the classroom. What a
difference.
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New Facility, New Spirit, New Attitude.
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Teachers at the School with Alani and Prince
Makanjuola, the Project Director in Nigeria.
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The students are excited about their new Library.
They are examining the books with the help of a
teacher.
Alani helps to arrange books in the new Library.
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The computer learning center will benefit the
students at the school as well as other schools
in the local government
Guests at the dedication touring the computer
learning center
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We Need

YOUR
Help !
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION We Hope You
Will Join Our Team As We Continue To Make A
Difference In The Lives Of Those Living In
Endangered Rural African Villages. Your


Will Be Greatly
Appreciated. KAVA, INC.,
P.O. BOX 10893, ATLANTA, GA 30310 For further
information on KAVA, Inc., please contact Alani
Ogunlade at 770-997-5626
e-mail - alanio_at_bellsouth.net

Tax Deductible Donation