The Michigan State University student organization Global Youth for Education and Change were the first of three organizations to put on the charity concert for GYEC. Their goal was raising money for projects they work on in South Africa, Kenya, and Village Summit in Lansing.
Leah Dodge, president of GYEC, said GYEC currently has about 10 members with various majors.
This summer, Dodge and another GYEC member, Elizabeth White, are traveling to Usenge, Kenya. They are working on putting up netting on houses to keep out mosquitos, which transmit malaria. They also are working to start a small-scale van transportation system in the area as well as working in early childhood development centers to help kids learn.
Above all, Dodge said they are trying to build a solid partnership with the Usenge community.
According to their Facebook page, GYEC was founded in October 2007. Their purpose is to “create meaningful change & aide community-based youth initiatives around the world.”
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