Reflecting on 2001
December 1, 2001

Seasons Greetings! Reflecting on 2001

This has been a very eventful and change filled year worldwide. The United States and the rest of the world have been touched by the events of September 11th. While we are greatly saddened by such acts of violence of man against man, we must turn our energies toward those thoughts and actions that will bring all people together and ensure that such acts of violence never come to light again. Our deepest sympathies and warmest wishes go out to all who were touched closely or at a distance by that great tragedy. We wish you peace.

A lot has happened at Eduwatch this year. Even in these difficult times, many good people continue to work vigorously, though quietly to make our world a better place. Several elementary schools have received books and other educational materials to help make a quality education available to their students due to the generosity of organizations and individuals who have supported us through their donations and contributions. Our Lady of Apostles Private School in Lagos has received computers. Adeola Odutola Elementary School in Ijebu-Ode, Awosika Elementary School in Ondo, Owu Baptist Day School in Abeokuta and Sunrise International School in Abuja have received shipments of high quality books and reading material. There are other shipments waiting to go out to more schools. Some more needy students at Lagos University Staff School have been awarded education grants to help them remain in school.

We have instituted two ongoing projects in the United States to lift and educate Nigerians and other world citizens. The Meet A Nigerian Author project celebrated its first author, Jacqueline Nwando Onyejekwe. The Nigeria Reads project is being implemented in conjunction with places of worship and organizations that have the well being of Nigerians at heart. The first edition our online newsletter, The Nigerian-American Child Advocate was published. Our online credit card contribution system is now in place.

We have a lot to be thankful for at Eduwatch. As we reflect on our blessings and gifts this holiday season. We heartily thank all our friends and supporters. We also thank those who are still getting to know us because we believe that each and every person that we meet has a lesson to teach in our lives. We cannot rest on our laurels because we know that "The harvest is so great, but the workers are so few." We, therefore, must continue to pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest to ask him to send out more workers for his fields. We look forward to your continued support, contributions and donations through this holiday season and in the upcoming year.

On behalf of all of us at Eduwatch, I wish you a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Enitan Doherty-Mason
Executive Director
Eduwatch