Kara2Mijael - Trip to Tarija 2014

Kara2Mijael

Trip to Tarija, Bolivia Agua es Vida Project Progress November – December 2014

Kara Patrovic http://www.kara2mijael.org

Background

My name is Kara Patrovic and I am a 17 year old Senior at Miller Place High School in New York. Since I was 9 years old, I have been sponsoring a young boy, Mijael Derek Guerero Mercado, through

ChildFund International. Mijael lives in a very poor neighborhood in Tarija, Bolivia. Mijael is now 8 years old. All this time, I have kept in touch with him and his family.

In 2011-2012, I fundraised so that I could finally meet Mijael and bring him, his family, and his community much needed toys, clothes and supplies. With great support from family, friends, my

church, teachers, local businesses and organizations, I passed my fundraising goal and I traveled to Tarija and met Mijael! I was also able to help an additional 55 children in Mijael’s community.

During that trip, I was brought to Barrio 27 de Mayo and met with village elders, who pleaded with me to try and help get the village access to clean water. One village elder pleaded, “Agua es Vida” (“Water

is Life”). I was moved and I promised them that I would try. Since that time, I have been fundraising constantly. I created the Agua es Vida Project and remotely managed a well system construction

project to bring the barrio clean water. The project is now fully funded and almost complete!

I decided to return to Tarija in 2014 and visit the well construction sites and provide additional aid to Mijael, his family, and communities. This journal documents the fundraising, Agua es Vida project and management, preparation for and events of that trip. It also serves to highlight the global water crisis.

Thank you to all who have helped with donations of money, clothes, supplies, time, and encouragement. The people of Tarija are forever grateful as we, together, have changed their lives

forever and have made the world a better place!!! 2

Contents

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Sponsoring Mijael 4

2012 Mission Trip & The Plea for Water 6

Agua es Vida Project – Creation & Initiation 8

Agua es Vida Project – Progression & Status 21

Welcoming & Gratitude Receptions & Dedications 37

Receptions & Tours – ChildFund in Tarija 44

Receptions & Tours – Other Needy Communities 55

Providing Aid to the People of Tarija 63

Time with Mijael, His Family & Friends 69

Accomplishments & Next Steps 79

Appendix A – More About Tarija 87

Appendix B – Detailed Fundraising Descriptions 98

Appendix C – Agua es Vida Kickoff & Thank You Presentation 109

Appendix D – Proclamations, Awards, Dedications & Media Coverage 122

More Information 137

Mijael Derek Guerero Mercado Through the Years of Sponsorship

Have sponsored Mijael since 2006, when he was

newborn and I was 9!

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Mijael’s Extended Family

Mijael

Yuly (Mijael’s Mom)

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Effron (Mijael’s Dad)

Sandra (Mijael’s Grandma)

Venezia (Mijael’s Great-Grandma)

Angelo (Mijael’s Great-Uncle)

Estella (Mijael’s Great-Aunt)

Andrea (Mijael’s Great-Aunt)

Nataniel (Mijael’s Brother)

Fernanda (Mijael’s Second Cousin)

Luciano (Mijael’s Second Cousin)

Nicoletta (Mijael’s Second Cousin)

Kara

Mary (My Mom)

Bob (My Dad)

• In 2012, I decided to travel to Tarija to finally meet Mijael • Created the Kara2Mijael Non-Profit Organization as a fundraising focal point

– 11 Separate Fundraisers Throughout the Year

– 8 Separate Media Articles Over the Year

– Created Kara2Mijael Facebook page to use as a Website for Communication

– Created E-mail Distribution & Mailing Lists for Communication

• Target Fundraising Goal: $5,400 – Raised $6,200! • Used Additional Funds to:

– Provide Toys and Supplies To An Additional 55 Children

– Contribute to 2 Healthcare Fundraisers for Children Needing Surgeries

• Spent a lot of time with Mijael, his family and community

• Volunteered at Several ChildFund Community Centers • While in Tarija, I Was Brought to Barrio 27 de Mayo

– Met with Village Elders, who pleaded for access to clean water

– One Village Elder pleaded, “Agua es Vida” (“Water is Life”)

– Promised the Barrio I would not forget them

• Returned from the trip and created the Agua es Vida Project

2012 Mission Trip

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2012 Trip – Barrio 27 de Mayo The Plea for Water

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Agua es Vida Project Creation & Initiation

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Expansion of Kara2Mijael To Create The Agua es Vida Project &

Create the Communication & Fundraising Necessary To Formulate Its Initiation

Agua Es Vida Project Realizing the Need

“Por favor…Agua es vida” (“Please…Water is life”) – Barrio 27 de Mayo elder pleading for help getting water (8/21/2012)

• Barrio 27 de Mayo (Neighborhood of May 27) • Met with Barrio Elders & President • Community of 366 families, >700 people • Living in Tents, Huts, Shacks • Had No Running Water in Households • Only Access to Water was a Central Water Spigot

– Turned on 1 hour/day Monday – Friday – Water Truck (cisterna) on weekend days

• Pleading for a Clean Water Source – Well & Tanks • Very Emotional Moment • Committed to the Barrio, “I will not forget you.”

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HOW TO APPROACH A SOLUTION • Initial discussions with barrio elders put cost at $5,400 • Returned from the trip and reflected on approaches & solutions • Many obstacles:

– Could not manage project on-site – Had no contacts that could manage it on-site – How could I raise that much money…again?

• Began researching solutions to providing water • Became aware of how prevalent the water problem was throughout the world (Global Water Crisis) • Focused Kara2Mijael on helping solve the Global Water Crisis • Created the Kara2Mijael Agua es Vida Project • Decided to try to build 2 wells (cost increase to $11,000) • Planned the first sets of fundraisers & presentations • Researched International Aid Organizations that could help

Agua es Vida Project Creating a Solution

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The Global Need for Water • 2.3 BILLION people do not have access to full sanitation

– No plumbing, toilets or showers

• 800 MILLION people without access to ANY clean water – 1 out of every 9 people in the world

• Every 15 seconds, a child dies from a water borne illness – Causes: Lack of clean water – Water is filled with diseases such as cholera and e coli – 900,000 people die each year in India alone (source: WHO)

Agua es Vida Project Understanding The Global Water Crisis

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FINDING A PARTNER INTERNATIONAL AID ORGANIZATION • Contacted 19 international aid organizations seeking their help • Had no success with any of the organizations because they:

– Did not operate in Bolivia (Bolivia & US have strained relations) – Did not have scale to take on the project – All encouraged me to keep the faith and keep trying

• ChildFund became aware of the project • Though outside what ChildFund usually does, they agreed to

take the on-site project management task on • Worked the relationship with ChildFund, which:

– Provided on-site project management – Acted as a liaison for communication among the groups

• On-site Project Planners from ChildFund worked with Kara2Mijael, Agua es Vida design engineers &

contractors and Tarija government officials

Agua es Vida Project Finding A Partner Organization

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SCOPE & COST INCREASE • Tarija government decided to increase the scope of the project:

– To make the implementation more efficient – Designed as part of a larger system that would support more residents – Would be expandable as the barrios grew – Would be more permanent than the original design solution

• Cost now increased again to $25,500 • Knew I would need to increase:

– Local communication to get my message out – Number of fundraisers to ensure all funds were provided

• Created 4 additional fundraisers in the coming 4 months • Project start timing dictated the need to start the project in 2

months (in order to work around the Tarija weather patterns) • Entered into agreement with ChildFund & Tarija:

– Forward a down payment of the cost (~50%) – Commitment from Kara2Miajel to ensure the balance to be forwarded

Agua es Vida Project Scope & Cost Increase

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PROJECT PLAN DEVELOPED • Project to start by August 2014; To complete before January 2015 • Working around Tarija weather patterns (dry/rainy season) • Well System Engineering & Construction firm selected • Agua es Vida Well System Vigilance Committee created

– ChildFund International – ChildFund Bolivia On-site Project Managers – Well System Engineering & Construction firm – Affected barrio Elders – Tarija government officials – Tarija utility providers (water & electricity) – Kara2Mijael

• Project logistics worked via many meetings & teleconferences – Budget & Funding concerns, Construction permits, etc.

• Project Planned: Start: August, 2014; Complete: November, 2014 • Was invited by barrios & ChildFund for Project Completion

Agua es Vida Project Developing a Project Plan

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Planning the Trip & Raising Money & Awareness • Planned the Trip (flights, hotels, itinerary) • Coordinated Multiple Fundraisers • Coordinated Donations of Toys & Supplies • Expanded Communication: – New Website – http://www.kara2mijael.com – New Crowdfunding Website – http://www.GoFundMe.com – Engaged Civic Organizations and School Service Organizations

(Presentations, Sponsorship Partnerships, Fundraiser Assistance) – Enlisted Volunteers (Teams to Help Fundraise & Work Events) – Solicited Local Businesses (Donations, Communication, Fundraisers) – Meetings with Media Outlets (Newspapers, Local Websites) – Formalized Information Distribution (Distribution Lists, Mailings, Flyers)

• Created Project Planning & Implementation Organization – Search for a Partner International Aid Organization – On-site Project Management, Contractors, Government Officials

2014 Mission Trip & Agua es Vida Expanding Kara2Mijael

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http://www.kara2mijael.com/

http://www.gofundme.com/

2014 Mission Trip & Agua es Vida Fundraising

Friends & Family Fundraiser St. Anthony’s Church Fundraiser Local Newspapers Fundraiser Civic Organization Presentations Booths at Local Fairs & Events Fundraising Flyers on Cars Miscellaneous Selling Soccer Refereeing Proceeds Babysitting & Dog Watching Lawn-Mowing Proceeds

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Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast SB Soccer Concession Stand Wendy’s Community Night PL Cinemas Movie Madness Applebee’s Car Wash Country Fair Amusement Park Community Yard Sale Recyclable Cans & Bottles Kara2Mijael Website GoFundMe Website

• Held Many Fundraisers Throughout the Year • See Appendix for Details of Fundraising • Exceeded Fundraising Goal of $30,000 (Wells + Trip) Fundraisers:

2014 Mission Trip & Agua es Vida Communication – Website

• Created & maintain website: http://www.kara2mijael.org

• Central location for all Kara2Mijael activities

• Communicates the mission, goals, project initiation and status, photos, and fundraising efforts of Kara2Mijael

• Communicates the Global Water Crisis

• Acts as convenient tool for online crowdfunding

• Very successful with many visits and excellent source of fundraising & awareness

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http://www.Kara2Mijael.org

http://www.kara2mijael.org/

2014 Mission Trip & Agua es Vida Communication – Website (cont’d)

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2014 Mission Trip & Agua es Vida Communication – Website (cont’d)

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2014 Mission Trip & Agua es Vida Communication – Media

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Refer to Appendix for Detailed Media Coverage

Agua es Vida Project Progression & Status

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Progression of the Development, Management and Implementation

Of The Kara2Mijael Agua es Vida Project

Well System Construction Agua es Vida Component Design

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April – August 2014

Well System Construction Agua es Vida Project Kickoff

• Contractors, Engineering Firm representatives, Barrio Elders, and ChildFund Bolivia representatives (representing Kara2Mijael) meet to sign final agreements

• The presentation of food is a traditional gesture of welcome and good luck

Please refer to Appendix for full presentation sent to Kara2Mijael

showing the Agua es Vida Kickoff and Thank You’s from Tarija Barrios.

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Kickoff Occurred mid-August 2014

Agua es Vida Barrios Send Their Thanks

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Well System Construction Sites Preparation & Digging Start

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August – September 2014

Well System Construction Barrio 27 de Mayo Tank Progress

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September – November 2014

Well System Construction Some Completed Components

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November 2014

Well System Ribbon Cutting & Dedication

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Trip to Tarija November 2014

Well System Ribbon Cutting & Dedication (cont’d)

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Well System Tour Through the Affected Barrios

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Well System Tour Main Well & Pumps & Power

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Well System Tour Barrio 27 de Mayo Tank & Pipes

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Well System Meetings Engineering Firm Presentation

• Met with the Engineering Firm that designed well system components and oversaw on-the-ground construction

• On-site Project Manager had donated his time to the project as a sign of his gratitude to Kara2Mijael

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Well System Meetings Vigilance Committee

Met with the Well System Vigilance Committee to discuss current status of Agua es Vida Project and future needs as the barrios expand

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• Well (Poza) – Complete – Drilled down 186M (610 ft.)

• Pumps (Bombas) – Complete – Main Pump on well shaft at 89M (292 ft.)

• Pump Power Station (Electricidad) – Operational – Power Station Building almost complete

– Power not yet on continuously (awaiting Environmental Certificate)

• Pipes (Pipas) to Holding Tanks – Complete – Many were hand excavated by barrio residents

• Holding Tanks (Tanques) – Complete – Primary concrete holding tank located in Barrio 27 de Mayo

– Barrio Santiago and Barrio 4 de Abril to utilize well system now

– Other plastic tanks exist throughout 2 Other barrios

Agua es Vida Project Progress & Status

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• Pipes (Pipas) to Spigots – Partially Complete – Barrio residents donating their time to do local digging

• Spigots (Pilettas) – Not Complete – Currently planned: ~16 throughout 3 barrios

– Will be complete once full well system is operational

• Environmental Certificate – Pending – Awaiting Environmental Study Review by Tarija government – Once issued, full power will be sent to the Power Station – At that time, Well System will be fully operational

• Expansion of Well System Into Other Barrios – Pending – Barrio Santiago and Barrio 4 de Abril to utilize well system now

– Other barrios to use well system in the future – Very long term goal is construction of a Water Tower – Very expensive; No funds available currently

Agua es Vida Project Progress & Status

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Receptions & Dedications

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Receptions & Dedications To Welcome Kara2Mijael and Show Gratitude For Providing

Aid And The Water Well System

Welcoming Ceremony Tarija Airport

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Reception Neighborhood Associations (FEDJUVE)

• Tarija Department Federation of Neighborhood Associations (FEDJUVE)

• Recognition of Honor Proclamation presented by the People’s Mayor, representative of the 190,000 residents of Tarija

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Reception & Dinner Barrio 27 de Mayo

• Reception of Gratitude hosted by Barrio 27 de Mayo • Also attended by Barrios Santiago and 12 de Abril • All 3 communities will benefit from the water wells • Presented with a Proclamation of Honor plaque • The people living in the barrios were so grateful – they

all loved taking pictures! 40

Reception & Dinner Barrio 27 de Mayo (cont’d)

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Reception & Dinner Barrio 27 de Mayo (cont’d)

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Dinner of Gratitude Barrio 27 de Mayo

• Celebrated Thanksgiving Dinner with Barrio 27 de Mayo • Barrio wanted to show thanks with a personal dinner • Tributes presented to Kara2Mijael • Barrio served a large pork dinner that they rarely can have to

show how grateful they were • Located at a Daycare Center that I visited during the 2012 Trip • Shared American Thanksgiving traditions with the barrio and

communicated how similar this dinner was 43

ChildFund Receptions & Tours

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Receptions & Tours At ChildFund Community Centers

And Administrative Offices

ChildFund in Tarija

• Originally Christian Children’s Fund • 8 Proyectos (Projects) • Implemented via Community Centers • Community Centers provide:

– Food – All day activities – Library – Healthcare facility – Infant care – Nursery School – Some provide Elementary School

• ~1,700 kids directly sponsored • ~3,600 kids benefit from services

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Reception & Tour ChildFund Proyecto Tabladita

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Reception & Tour ChildFund Proyecto Tabladita (cont’d)

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• Family entrenched in poverty • Mom is a street beggar • Dad is unemployed, but

performs menial jobs for the government @ $1,900/year

• Friends & family told her, “You’ll always be poor.”

• Used that as opportunity to prove them wrong

Young Leader – Carla ChildFund Proyecto Tabladita

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• Concentrated on her schoolwork • Currently attending university, will graduate in 2015 • 2 Younger siblings have entered university also • 1 younger sibling finishing high school & will attend university • Has used opportunities and personal drive to break the cycle

Reception & Tour ChildFund Proyecto Guadalquivir

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Reception & Tour ChildFund Proyecto Nuevo Amanacer

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Reception & Tour ChildFund Proyecto Nuevo Amanacer

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• Lives in poverty • Has schooling available to him • Had dropped out of high school • Went to Argentina to work • Realized his true passion was to teach • Over time, came back to Tarija • Returned to and is finishing high school • Will be attending university next year • Very artistic – art, poetry, music, dancing • Performed poetry recital and traditional dances • Mentors younger children in this Community Center • Presented me with a traditional dance outfit as a gift • Taught me a traditional dance and performed it with me • Has used opportunities and personal drive to break the cycle

Young Leader – Yilmar ChildFund Proyecto Nuevo Amanacer

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Reception & Tour ChildFund Administrative Office

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Administrative Management of: • 8 Community Centers (Proyectos) • 1,700 kids directly sponsored • 3,600 kids benefit from services

Reception & Tour ChildFund Administrative Office

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Receptions & Tours Very Needy Barrios

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Receptions & Tours At Some of the Most Needy

Communities in Tarija

Reception & Tour Barrio 27 de Mayo

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Reception & Tour Barrios Santiago & 12 de Abril

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Reception & Tour Barrio 4 de Julio

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Six People Live in these 2 rooms

Reception & Tour Barrio Corazon de Jesus

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Reception & Tour Barrio Corazon de Jesus (cont’d)

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Reception & Tour Barrio Corazon de Jesus (cont’d)

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9 People live in this one room (Mom, Dad, 7 young children)

4 People live in this one room Only clean water source - turned on for 2 hours/day

Barrio Corazon de Jesus Proclamation & Request

• Poorest of the barrios visited • Very little food or water • No aid organization representation • Very limited gov’t representation • Kara2Mijael presented with: Proclamation of Gratitude Formal Request for help securing aid

organization representation

• Motivation for the creation of the Barrio Voice Project

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“No food, No water, No healthcare, No voice.”

Providing Aid to Tarija

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Visited Several Tarija Locations Offering Aid That Had Been Donated

By Hometown Local Donors or Purchased in Tarija Markets

Providing Aid To The People of Tarija

• Prior to the Trip, I Solicited My Hometown Community For Donations of Toys, School Supplies, and Healthcare Products

• Local Community Members and Businesses Responded Very Generously

• Traveled with an Additional 150 pounds of Toys and Supplies (3 full suitcases)

• Purchased Additional Items in Bulk in Tarija Markets • Provided Toys to an Additional 125 children in a

ChildFund Community Center and a Needy Barrio • Provided School Supplies and Healthcare Products to

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Providing Aid to Tarija Organizing the Toys & Supplies

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Toys for 50 Kids! Barrio Corazon de Jesus

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Toys for 75 Kids! ChildFund Proyecto Guadalquivir

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Follow-up Visit: Needed Supplies Barrio Corazon de Jesus

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Time with Mijael

Time with Mijael, His Family & Friends

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Time with Mijael His Extended Family

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Time with Mijael End-of-School-Year Performance

• ChildFund sponsorship affords Mijael the opportunity to attend good public school, including long transportation

• School Year is different in Bolivia • End-of-school-year performance by his

school in a public Tarija-city venue 71

Time with Mijael San Lorenzo (Moto Mendez Museo)

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Time with Mijael Community Center

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Some of the friends I made on my 2012 trip: Lorena, Lionel and Hector

Time with Mijael Local Markets

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Time with Mijael Parque Infantil (Children’s Park)

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Time with Mijael Parque Juan Pablo Segundo

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Time with Mijael Parque Bolivar

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Time with Mijael Other Parks

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Kara2Mijael Accomplishments & Next Steps

Summary of Accomplishments Of the 2014 Mission Trip &

Expanding the Reach of Kara2Mijael

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Trip to Tarija 2014 Summary of Accomplishments

• Agua es Vida Project – Receptions, Tours, Dedications by barrios & governmental organizations – Met with barrio elders and discussed barrio-specific water needs – Met with barrio residents benefitting from the access to clean water – Met with Engineers, Contractors, On-site Managers, Vigilance Committee – Tours of Agua es Vida Well System major components in the barrios – Discussions regarding budget and current and future funding – Discussions regarding expansion of the Agua es Vida Project

• Tarija Needy Barrios – Receptions and Tours at 5 Barrios – Met with elders of all barrios & discussed critical barrio needs – Toys for 50 children; School and Healthcare Supplies for the neediest barrios – Play time with children; Dinner with families – Taught American customs, music, dance – Commitment by Proclamation to help Corazon de Jesus get representation – Motivation for the creation of the Barrio Voice Project

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Trip to Tarija 2014 Summary of Accomplishments (cont’d)

• ChildFund in Tarija – Toys & School supplies for 75 children – Play time with children at Community Centers – Receptions & Tours at 3 Community Centers & Administrative Offices – Met with Community Center leadership & discussed critical needs – Met with Young Leaders at 2 Community Centers – Motivation for the creation of the Young Leaders Project

• Mijael & His Family – Toys, Clothes, School Supplies, Food, Toiletries, Sporting goods to Mijael – Play time with Mijael & his cousins – Quality time getting to know Mijael’s extended family – Multiple meals in Tarija City with Mijael’s family – Many activities with them throughout Tarija City

• Overall – Expanded contact List & distribution list for future projects – Created strategic partners for future projects (e.g., contracting companies)

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• Continue ChildFund Sponsorship of Mijael • Expand ChildFund Association for Assistance in New Projects • Update & Maintain Kara2Mijael website for Communication • Formalize Kara2Mijael into a 501(C)(3) Corporation • Increase Communication of the Global Water Crisis & Kara2Mijael • Utilize Public Relations Firm to Expand Media Coverage – The Hodges Partnership is being provided by ChildFund

• Continue Fundraising – Fundraisers Planned: – Spring Yard Sale – Winter & Spring Recyclable Cans & Bottles Drive – Spring Wendy’s Community Night – Civic Organization Presentations – Girl Scouts, Rotary Club, Lions Club – Website & GoFundMe Website

• Expand the Communication with International Aid Organizations – Continue Current Partnerships; Build Additional Partnerships – Focus on ChildFund & Lions Club International Foundation

Kara2Mijael Next Steps Expanding the Reach

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Agua es Vida Project • Oversee the current Agua es Vida Project to its completion • Support the expansion of the current well system into neighboring barrios • Continue to create water-related organization partnerships in Tarija Young Leaders Project • Create Young Leaders Social Network • Work with Yilmar & Carla as founding members • Work with Proyectos & Barrios to coordinate the mentoring of younger kids Barrio Voice Project • Work with international aid organizations to get some of the neediest barrios

aid organization and government representation • Solicit child sponsorship (minimum number of sponsors may be required) Community Center Needs • Organize donation drives seeking specific barrio needs (e.g., musical

instruments, art supplies, music, school supplies) • Transport these donations to needy Community Centers Other Water Projects • Continue working current & create new partnerships with water-providing aid

organizations to provide access to clean water to other areas of the world

Kara2Mijael Next Steps New & Expanded Projects

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INDIA CLEAN WATER PROJECT • Thirst Relief International (TRI)

• International organization working in India • Projects related to the global water crisis

• Kara2Mijael is currently working a partnership with TRI to provide 2 clean water wells to needed regions in India (site selection being worked)

• Project Description: 2 Borehole wells to be built in 2 villages Each well will provide access to clean water for ~3,000 people

• Project Cost: Each well Costs :$1,500 Total Project Costs: $3,000

• Funding: Because of the overwhelming success of Kara2Mijael Agua es Vida fundraisers

(e.g., Yard Sale), an additional $1,500 was raised for these water projects One well is fully funded; Will be working logistics with TRI Future fundraisers will target a second well

Kara2Mijael Current Other Water Projects

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CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL • Working to relieve children's poverty and

sanitation needs throughout the world • Kara2Mijael has sponsored Mijael in Tarija, Bolivia since 2006

• Agua es Vida Water Well Project managed on-site by ChildFund Bolivia

• Working the expansion of Agua es Vida and additional water projects

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION • Grants to support international projects • Supports1.35 Million Lions, 46,000 Lions Clubs

• Projects Supported in 200 countries worldwide • Requirement for 2 separate Lions’ Clubs to work together on a project • Kara2Mijael is working a grant application to expand Agua es Vida

• 2 Lions Clubs to team: Rocky Point Lions Club (Rocky Point, NY, USA)

Moto Mendez Lions Club (Tarija, Bolivia)

Kara2Mijael Current International Partners

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http://www.lcif.org/EN/index.php

A DRINK FOR TOMORROW (ADFT) • Student-run organization at UNC Chapel Hill

• Provides water to impoverished global areas • Kara2Mijael is attempting to partner with this organization to provide water

to another needed area of the world

BLOOD:WATER

• International organization targeting Africa • Projects related to the Global Water Crisis • Kara2Mijael is attempting to partner with Blood:Water to provide water to a

needed area in Africa, most likely Uganda

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

• Have communicated with ~25 International Aid Organizations • Will be working additional partnerships over time • Focus on the solving of the Global Water Crisis

Kara2Mijael Developing International Partners

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Appendix A More About Tarija

Tarija, Bolivia Barrio Types &

Other Sites

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Tarija, Bolivia Barrio Types

• Tarija broken up into barrios (neighborhoods) • Barrio Types:

– Urban – Like US small city – Suburban – Like US very small city – Rural – Agricultural, sparse – Barren – Desert-like (Outer Barrios)

• Barrios Visited: – All are Outer Barrios & barren

• ChildFund Community Centers Visited: – Guadalquivir – Serving Suburban & Barren barrios – Tabladita – Serving Suburban & Rural barrios – Nuevo Amanacer – Serving Rural & Barren barrios – Administrative Offices – Serves all Tarija barrios

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Tarija Neighborhood Types Urban & Suburban Areas

• xxxxx

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Urban Areas (Tarija City)

Suburban Areas

Tarija Neighborhood Types Rural & Barren Areas

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Rural Areas Barren Areas (Outer Barrios)

Tarija City – Main Market Campesino Mercado

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Tarija City Plazas

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Tarija City Hotel Altiplano

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Tarija City – Churches Basilica San Francisco

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Tarija City – Churches La Catedral de Tarija

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Tarija City – Soccer Stadium Estadio IV Centenário

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Tarija Lake San Jacinto

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Appendix B Detailed Fundraising

Detailed Fundraising Descriptions

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Fundraiser Event Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast

• Breakfast at the local Applebee’s • $10 for a complete breakfast • 70% of all proceeds went to Kara2Mijael • Many customers donated money also

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Fundraiser Event SB Soccer Club Concession Stand

• Sound Beach Soccer Club allowed Kara2Mijael to run a concession stand during the Spring 2014 season (10 wks)

• Candy, chips and drinks were donated by a local sponsor

• All proceeds went to Kara2Mijael 100

Fundraiser Event Wendy’s Community Night

• Wendy’s Community Night – Wendy’s donated 15% of all earnings from 5:00-8:00 on a weeknight

• Many community members came out to support the fundraiser

• Many customers donated money also • Had many friends and community

members donate time at Wendy’s helping communicate the Kara2Mijael message

• Became a springboard for communication of my message, goals, and future fundraising activities

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Fundraiser Event PJ Cinema’s Movie Madness

• PJ Cinemas partnered with Kara2Mijael to host a Movie Madness event

• $12 for any movie at any time for 1 day including popcorn and a drink

• $5 of every ticket went to Kara2Mijael • Tickets were sold in advance by teams of

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Fundraiser Event Applebee’s Car Wash

• Applebee’s allowed me to use their parking lot and water on a Saturday

• Advanced Auto Parts donated supplies • Many friends helped on a really hot day! • Many customers donated money also

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Fundraiser Event Country Fair Amusement Park

• Country Fair partnered with Kara2Mijael to host an Amusement Park Day

• $25 for unlimited access to all attractions (Miniature golf, Batting Cages, Driving range, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, etc.)

• $10 of every ticket went to Kara2Mijael • Tickets were sold in advance by teams of

friends and community members 104

Fundraiser Event Community Yard Sale

• Yard Sale with proceeds to Kara2Mijael • Community members and businesses

donated items to be sold at the event • Many customers donated money also • Most successful fundraiser ($1,532 raised!)

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Fundraiser Event Recyclable Cans & Bottles

• Solicited recyclable cans and bottles from family, neighbors, and community members

• Cashed in Recyclables for proceeds. • Held several fundraisers throughout

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Fundraising Tools Website & GoFundMe Website

• Created website http://www.kara2mijael.org.

• Central location to communicate the mission, goals, projects and status, pictures, and fundraising for Kara2Mijael

• Created GoFundMe account and website http://www.gofundme/kara2mijael as a convenient crowdfunding location and an easy way for people to donate

• Website and GoFundMe sites have been very successful, with many visits and serving as an excellent fundraising source

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http://www.kara2mijael.org/

http://www.gofundme/kara2mijael

http://www.gofundme/kara2mijael

Other Fundraising

• Many other fundraisers throughout the year

• Friends & Family Fundraiser • St. Anthony’s Church Fundraiser • Local Newspapers Fundraiser • Civic Organization Presentations • Booths at Local Fairs & Events • Fundraising and Events Flyers on

Cars in Local Parking Lots • Miscellaneous Selling • Soccer Refereeing Proceeds • Babysitting Proceeds • Dog Watching Proceeds • Lawn-Mowing Proceeds

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Appendix C Project Kickoff & Thank You

Presentation Documenting the Agua es Vida Kickoff Ceremony and The Thank You’s Sent By The Barrios

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Agua es Vida Project Kickoff & Thank You – pg 1

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Appendix D Kara2Mijael Recognition

Proclamations, Awards, Dedications &

Media Coverage

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• Tarija Department Federation of Neighborhood Associations (FEDJUVE)

Tarija Neighborhood Associations ChildFund-Kara2Mijael Dedication Plaque

• Kara2Mijael & ChildFund Partnership Honored with a Dedication Plaque

• Mounted to a Holding Tank Component • ChildFund Provided On-site Project Mgt.

for the Kara2Mijael Agua es Vida Project

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• Recognition for the Kara2Mijael Agua es Vida Project

• Mounted on the Barrio 27 de Mayo Water Holding Tank Component of the Well System

Barrio 27 de Mayo Agua es Vida Dedication Plaque

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Tarija Department Federation of

Neighborhood Associations (FEDJUVE)

President (People’s Mayor)

Recognition of Honor Proclamation

Tarija People’s Mayor Recognition of Honor Proclamation

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The people of Barrio 27 de Mayo presented Kara2Mijael with a Grant of Recognition

Plaque to show their gratitude for the Agua es Vida Project

Barrio 27 de Mayo Grant of Recognition Plaque

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Barrio Corazon de Jesus Proclamation & Request

Proclamation of Gratitude and Request for Help Securing

Aid Organization Representation

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Town of Brookhaven Town Council September 9, 2014

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Suffolk County Legislature September 30, 2014

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TBR Newspaper Group 2014 Person of the Year

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• Was nominated for & selected TBR Newspaper Group (Suffolk County, NY) 2014 Person of the Year Award

• Dinner honoring award recipients to be held in March 2015

• Will use this dinner as an opportunity to collect additional contacts and launch additional fundraisers

Media Coverage

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Media Coverage Proclamation Press Releases

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Media Coverage Local Tarija TV News Interview

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More Information

More information and ways you can help:

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website:

http://www.kara2mijael.org

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Thank You…From the People of Tarija!

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Thank You…From Kara and Mijael!

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Government & Nonprofit

Kara2Mijael - Trip to Tarija 2014