Mainz Pubs Raise €10,000 to Send Slum Kids to University in Kenya
A new fundraising drive in Mainz is helping children in Kenya's Korogocho slum access university education. Local pubs and businesses are teaming up with the charity Smiles Africa e.V. to collect donations. The campaign uses simple but effective methods to encourage people to contribute.
The initiative, run by Smiles Africa e.V., has supported children in Korogocho since 2016. It covers school fees, offers mentoring, and employs social workers to help young people avoid poverty and crime. Now, the charity is raising €10,000 to fund university scholarships for students in the slum.
Mainz's hospitality sector is playing a key role in the effort. Pubs like *Die Kugel* are placing custom beer coasters with QR codes on tables. Scanning the code takes patrons directly to the donation page. Publicans hope this approach will catch people's attention and make giving quick and easy. The campaign also aims to show how small donations can add up to create real change. Organisers want more local businesses to join in, spreading awareness of the harsh conditions faced by children in Korogocho. By highlighting individual stories, they hope to inspire ongoing support from the community.
The project combines local action in Mainz with long-term support for education in Kenya. Donations will go toward scholarships, giving young people in Korogocho a chance to break free from poverty. Anyone wishing to contribute can do so through the campaign's online donation page.
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