Why We IGC: Masuda Middle School

Each month leading up to IGC 2024, we are highlighting the educators and schools that have been instrumental in inspiring and motivating their students to support clean water projects in South Sudan. Next up is Masuda Middle School and teachers Jill Evans and Shannon Shore!

Last year, Masuda Middle School won fourth place and received a video call from Lion and AJ. 

Ms. Evans and Ms. Shore shared, “Our students are always inspired by Salva's message of perseverance and hope. We wanted to follow in his footsteps and work together to make a big impact. Water for South Sudan is a wonderful charity where schools can make a huge impact with a relatively small amount of money. We found that very encouraging, and this motivated us to reach our goal.”

“We hosted a homeroom competition. Classrooms that raised $500 or more were given a donut party as well as everyone in the class received a mini SquishMallow. Individual teachers generously provided incentives within their classes as well, which helped to keep the kids excited about the fundraising goal.”

Ms. Evans and Ms. Shore continued, “Our students were so generous, many of them giving their own money, to help others way across the globe. When they saw the photos of the well we helped repair, they got to see the results of their generosity. I hope that it will be a lesson they can take with them about being generous citizens of the world.”

We are so inspired by Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Shore, and the entire Masuda Middle School family. Thank you and your students for sharing your time, passion, creativity, and dedication to making a difference in South Sudan.

Join teachers like Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Shore and register for the Iron Giraffe Challenge today to have fun while making a local and global impact.