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        <ExplanationTxt>Part 1, Line 10: Monthly grants to Ameena Centre in Thika Kenya for the operating budget. This Centre is a community school that now serves 126 students aged 2 years to 8 years: $44,747 &amp; Staff continuing educ funds have been allocated $18,000, with no more than $2000 to each member over the course of their employment;</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part 1, Line 13: Accountant services Part 1, Line 16: Computer software (Quickbooks) $287; Website hosting fees $1680; Staff development $339; Travel &amp; Meetings $2460; Business expenses including registration, state fees, bad debt, transaction fees $994; $68 purchase of auction items</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 8</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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