I want underwear for my birthday tomorrow! There, I said it, UNDERWEAR! Not the frilly kind, not even undies for me. I want Underwear for Africa, undies for those that would otherwise not have any. In my Twitter travels I met Jeff Turner (@respres) who is married to the one and only Rocky Turner (@HeadMutha), the Head Mutha and mastermind of Underwear For Africa.
So what is this project all about? Here’s what the site has to say:
“In 2006 we found out from GVN’s Kenyan coordinator, that underwear 
is a luxury to have. Underwear is expensive, $12 for a pack of 5. That might not sound much, but the reality is, when you are making $1 a day, underwear is last on the list. And if you are an orphan, well, unless it’s donated, you don’t have any.
It was easy to make the decision that Underwear would be a priority on our list to bring to Kenya. In 2007, over 1700 pairs were passed out to schools and orphanages outside of Nairobi, Kenya. In 2008, another 1000 pairs were distributed to two IDP camps. In April 2009, over 2000 pairs were passed out to various IDP camps and orphanages once again.”
So, how’s all this going to work you ask? Much like my ‘Cans For Comments’ virtual food drive, for each comment or birthday wish left on my blog over the next 48 hours I will donate one pair of Undies. Simple, right? Now, leave your comments and tell your friends!!!
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Happy Birthday Dani!
I love this, Danielle!! For their birthdays, I have my kids choose a charity so it’s not just a “ME ME” kind of day. My younger daughter chose Underwear for Africa the first time. Thanks for giving on your birthday!!
I love shopping for underwear for MFFO ! It’s been a while – need to do this again for the kiddos in Africa – such a blessing.
What a great outreach in support – GO UNDERWEAR ! Happy Birthday
Can you make mine thongs? lol This is a great thing you are doing….good luck!
The greatest gifts we receive are the ones we give to others.
Happy Birthday Dani!!! Wishing you a day filled with joy and happiness (and lots of underwear!)
Happy Birthday – and Best Wishes for a great year – Hope you get all you deserve for being the kind of awesome person who would make a challenge like this!
Thanks for giving. Happy Birthday!
Thanks for supporting #MFFO! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to you! What a great idea! May your year be filled with wonderful things for all the wonderful things you do!
Happy Birthday Danielle! I’ll see how Dakno can participate in this worthy cause too!
Happy Birthday, Danielle! Great cause!
Happy Birthday and good luck collecting undies!!!
Okay, i know i missed the 48hour deadline…but one more pair would be great right?
Happy birthday girl!