Sponsors:

PACS

In the spring of 2007 an ambitious new community activity will begin as 4 The World’s USA volunteer’s along with University of Southern California’s Peace and Conflict Scholars (PACS) and the community members from the town of Buena Vista, Belmopan, San Ignacio, and Selena will begin volunteering many weekends and days in tropical heat to build classrooms and library for the school children from a under developed, remote community in Central Belize.

In the event of a natural disaster such as a hurricane, the new buildings will serve as a shelter. Medical staff and educators will also use the facility to bring basic health care education and vaccinations to village residents. The community of Buena Vista has no electrical power. We will be looking for a grant for wind up computers for these students to gain knowledge and experience in the use of computers.

Many of the students as well as parents and friends are going to work many hard hours in very hot conditions. Together the people of these communities will demonstrate true teamwork and admiration of the volunteer experience. When completed this will be the only safe haven in the event of a hurricane and will serve as the community center for any community rebuilding efforts.

Cost: $ 44,000.00                  Donated: 0.00