2021-2023 International World Understanding Project CHEAR

Alpha Delta Kappa members selected Project C.H.E.A.R. as the World Understanding project for 2021-2023 biennium. Over 1,000 chapters are committed to raising $50,000 to support the project. Project C.H.E.A.R.'s mission is to empower disadvantaged children and youth in Babati, Tanzania, through education. Project C.H.E.A.R. is the only service of its kind in a region of 1.4 million. The money will be used to build dormitories, classrooms, a library/media center, a kitchen and offices. There will be an area for gardening and fruit trees. and the adjacent property will make a great play area. This project aims to free children from a life of poverty.  

At the 2023 International Convention in Kansas City, Cam Johnston presented updates about the ongoing work for C.H.E.A.R. at MAHOCE children’s home in Babati, Tanzania.  MAHOCE director, Joshua Johnston, created a thank you plaque dedicated to “The Members of Alpha Delta Kappa” which will be mounted at the site.  As of July 31, 2023 the final grand total for funds contributed to C.H.E.A.R. was $73,015.40!