Oursler has raised more than $ 60, 000 to meet a dollar-for-dollar challenge grant and is returning to Uhekule, Tanzania, to build an orphanage. “I really appreciate everyone’s help; the support has been amazing.” Oursler says. Oursler, 67, served in Uhekule during her time in the Peace Corps and was moved by the situation of 116 orphans in the village of 1, 450. Most of the children’s parents died from AIDS. She returned to Arkansas from Africa in December.
Peace Corps Volunteer Kay Oursler heading back to Tanzania
Challenge met,‘Bibi Kay’ heading back to Tanzania
— Ellis Widner
Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Kay Oursler, the Hot Springs Village resident and former Peace Corps volunteer, has met the challenge. Oursler has raised more than $ 60, 000 to meet a dollar-for-dollar challenge grant and is returning to Uhekule, Tanzania, to build an orphanage.
“I really appreciate everyone’s help; the support has been amazing.” Oursler says.
Oursler, 67, served in Uhekule during her time in the Peace Corps and was moved by the situation of 116 orphans in the village of 1, 450. Most of the children’s parents died from AIDS. She returned to Arkansas from Africa in December. Her story was the subject of an Aug. 26 Style section feature.
The funds raised will go toward the building and operation of the orphanage, which will be run by Roman Catholic nuns.
Oursler will write a newsletter from Tanzania, which will be posted on a new Web site that is being launched, www. bibikay. com. The villagers call Oursler Bibi Kay — grandmother Kay.
Donations are still being accepted to assist with operating costs for the orphanage and to purchase milk goats. Checks for tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to Praecavemus Foundation, 128 Wilder Ave., Los Gatos, Calif. 95030. Add “ BBK orphanage"on the memo line.
