Shortened Peru Informational Meeting Presentation 2 2014 Pt 2

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DEEPER DIVE INTO THE PROGRAM


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PERU GDP PER CAPITA IN COMPARISON

Rank Country GDP - per capita (PPP) (US )1 Liechtenstein 141,1002 Qatar 104,300

12 United States 49,00072 Puerto Rico 16,30085 Mexico 14,800

100 Costa Rica 12,100101 Brazil 11,900110 Peru 10,200111 Cuba 9,900123 Belize 8,400150 Guatemala 5,100154 Bolivia 4,900225 Liberia 500226 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 400

Source: CIA World Factbook- January 1, 2012 2
http://www.indexmundi.com/liechtenstein/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/qatar/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/united_states/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/puerto_rico/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/mexico/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/costa_rica/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/brazil/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/peru/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/cuba/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/belize/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/guatemala/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/bolivia/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/liberia/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/democratic_republic_of_the_congo/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/http://www.indexmundi.com/democratic_republic_of_the_congo/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/liberia/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/bolivia/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/guatemala/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/belize/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/cuba/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/peru/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/brazil/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/costa_rica/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/mexico/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/puerto_rico/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/united_states/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/qatar/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).htmlhttp://www.indexmundi.com/liechtenstein/gdp_per_capita_(ppp).html


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WHAT IS THE REALITY OF THE PERUVIANHIGHLANDS? SANCHEZ CARRION? Data from 2007 Census

Sanchez Carrion Huamachuco

Poblacin: 136,221 hab. 52,459 habitantes

Pobreza: 83.9% 75%

Pobreza Extrema: 44.6% 32.3%

Viviendas sin desage 40.1% 31.7% Hogares con nios que no 16.7% 15.8%

asisten a la escuela

Hogares sin agua de red 86.3% 78.3%

Hogares sin luz elctrica 73.3% 50.8%

Viviendas con piso de tierra 89% 76.8% Sin servicio de comunicacin 88.3% 73.1%

Cocinan con carbn, lena, 93.2% 84.2%

estircol o kerosina

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WHAT IS THE REALITY OF THE PERUVIANHIGHLANDS? SANCHEZ CARRION? Sin chiminea en la cocina 80.4% 74.4%

Taza de Analfabetismo 28.3% 23.5%

Pob. sin seguro de salud 54.8% 61.6%

Desnutricin 53.0%

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LEONCIO PRADO HOSPITAL HEALTH DATA 2 12

Children 0-11 years

57% Nutritional deficits


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SELECTED PROJECTS CONDUCTED IN THE PAST

Work with women

Textiles

Cooking

Work with youth Self esteem

Nutrition

Language

Vocational training

Work with

environment/health

Water treatment and

heating Tourism development

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VOLUNTEER SITES IN HUAMACHUCO

Local conservation, agriculture, forest lands, andrural development regional district

Huamachuco municipal government-Tourism,Social programs, water department, health, other

Regional government sanitation program

Schools-early childhood education centers,primary and secondary education

NGO providing alternative education to primaryand secondary school children

Regional Hospital

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SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO

COMMUNITY

El Colegio Santa Ana

Sign language program; develop a video

English as a second language to youth (education

program : materials, exercises) Nutrition-cleaning up and hygiene; recyclable and

reuse; closing the loop.

Promotion of clinical services; evaluation of eyes,telemedicine

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COMMUNITY

Primary/Secondary School # 1

Student counseling/ tutorials: on behavior,leadership, recycling /environments

Socioeconomic Study of students: Nutrition and its impact on student learning: Do

children have breakfast, milk, once a day

So a psychological study of parents to identify

interest, needs to help students ; what is theimpact of poor education of parents on theeducation of their children.

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COMMUNITY

Primary/ Secondary School #2 After school training in Animal husbandry (rabbit,

chicken, duck, Ginny pig (and pig?); cultivatevegetables; gardening

Socio-Economic Analysis of each family andstudents (family setting(single mom, abuse,pregnancy); social & environmental setting)

Counseling/tutorials 2 hours a day: vocational,academic, nutritional, personal,

English as a second language

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COMMUNITY

Municipal Tourist Bureau

Inventory Data Base of Environmental/NaturalResources

Improvement after inventory; natural archeologicalsights; assess accessibility; Hotels andRestaurants; quality assessments

Tourism agency services/Tourist Guide Training

Assess transportation needs

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COMMUNITY

El Jardin Preschool

Teach 3-5 year olds about eating healthy

Have workshops with families and singlemothers on ways to eat healthy

Needs assessment as it relates to needs of

single parents (mostly women)

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COMMUNITY

Hospital:

Difficulty in communicating the nutritionmessage:

Research how the hospital communicates itsnutrition messages (Instruments)? What is theimpact of the different methods used?

Research how the families use the messages(Impacts)

How does the population access clean water;How do they take advantage of clean water?

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY

BASED RESEARCH

How to develop demand for locally producedfruit, vegetable and timber

Preservation of historical sites

Social issues of the poor Child and community nutrition education

Early childhood education

Plant food banks Implementing water filters in homes

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CHOICES IN

HUAMACHUCO

Think about what type of NGO or Governmental

agency you would like to volunteer in. Think

about the type of work you would like to do on a

daily basis and the type of research you wouldwant to conduct, based on what you know

about the needs in Huamachuco and how you

think you can help.

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REQUIREMENTSAcademic Minimum GPA 2.75

Spanish language competency desired: 1 years of collegelevel Spanish or equivalent

Application interview with instructor

13 Credits minimum: Courses:: AL-493 ANR 475, 490, 493; ESA 475, 480, 493 PRR 410, 493, ;SPN 290, 342, 452, 490;SSC 493

Cost (Current estimated fees) Program Fee : $4,950.00

Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, andInstate travel; program leaders travel expenses

Additional Cost to Student: $3,770.00 Airfare to and from Peru-$1500, Spending Money-$1,000, Additional meals- $400,

other transportation costs in country- $350, passport and other smaller expensesmaking up the difference


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STUDENT PARTICIPATION-

Student Participation: 2012: 8 students (5 females, 3 males)

2013: 5 students (2 females, 3 males)

Colleges

Res. College of Arts and Humanities (1)

Arts and Letters (2) James Madison College (1)

Social Science (1)

Colleges represented: 2012, 2013

Arts and Letters (6);Education (1); James Madison College (2)

Lyman Briggs College (2)

Social Science (1) Arts and Humanities (1)

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STUDENT PRE-DEPARTURE EXPECTATIONS

Home stay = new friends

Task-based thinking

Basically a few coursesRest and Recreation

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FINANCING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Study abroad is an investment in your future. Likeother investments it requires commitment andplanning.

Make savings a priority Tap into financial aid; in most cases, the same

scholarship, grant, and loan amounts you receive foron-campus study are applied to the study abroadprogram; financial assistance from OSA and OFA

Scholarship opportunities check OSA website; checkout the Gilman Scholarship

Fundraising

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REQUIREMENTSAcademic Minimum GPA 2.75

Spanish language competency desired: 1 years of collegelevel Spanish or equivalent

Application interview with instructor

13 Credits minimum: Courses:: AL-493 ANR 475, 490, 493; ESA 475, 480, 493 PRR 410, 493, ;SPN 290, 342, 452, 490;SSC 493

Cost (Current estimated fees) Program Fee : $4,950.00

Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, andInstate travel; program leaders travel expenses

Additional Cost to Student: $3,770.00 Airfare to and from Peru-$1500, Spending Money-$1,000, Additional meals- $400,

other transportation costs in country- $350, passport and other smaller expensesmaking up the difference


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PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

Questions:

Rene Rosenbaum, Program Leader

[email protected]

Pat McKay, Assistant Leader

[email protected]

Facebook: Peru Community Engagement StudyAbroad, MSU

Office of Study Abroad

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