Abia DIA Basic School is located across the street from our house in Abia-Prampram, Ghana, West Africa.  It is a government school that is underfunded and lacks so many resources that are essential for success.  In spite of this, dedicated teachers do the best that they can with what they have, which isn't much.  While there this past June, I visited the school and had an opportunity to observe classrooms and speak with teachers, as well as students.  I asked teachers if they had one wish for their school/classroom, what would they wish for.  The answer was unanimously BOOKS.  As an educator for more than 45 years, I knew that I had to act.  Before leaving the school that day, I decided that my mission was to find a way to fulfill this wish.  Upon my return to the USA I began researching organizations that might be interested in my cause.  Books2Africa came to my attention so I completed the application to secure books for "my" school.  They are going to provide nearly 1000 books in all subject areas from primary through secondary and will even deliver the books to the school, but I must raise the funding for shipping, customs clearance and delivery.  It will cost approximately $1200 USD for all costs associated with shipping, but this may increase due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.  I do not anticipate that it will cost more than $1200 USD so that is my fundraising goal.  I am asking all of my FB friends and others to donate to my worthy cause and give this school the books that it so desperately needs.  Thanks so much and your donations are tax deductible.