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Project Concern International. By: Anthony Barkett. Project Concern International History. Non-governmental, non profit organization Over 44 years Operates programs in 13 countries on four continents Headquartered in San Diego, CA Poverty biggest problem. Zambia Needs Help.
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Project Concern International By: Anthony Barkett
Project Concern International History • Non-governmental, non profit organization • Over 44 years • Operates programs in 13 countries on four continents • Headquartered in San Diego, CA • Poverty biggest problem
Zambia Needs Help • Capital is Lusaka • 1991 multi democratic party system • Most Neglected • AIDS/HIV problems • Per capita $1150 • 60% live on $1.25 per day • 5% employed of 21 million
Trip to Zambia • Kabwe Community • Visit schools, HIV stations and nearby villages • Gardens (no irrigation) • No Clean water wells • Schools (no books, pencils) • Age of 20 have 6 kids • Street children – drugs, prostitution, rape • KIDSAFE (Shelter, Advocacy, Food, Education)
NEW PROJECT • Build 4 new schools • Each with adjoining center for rehab • Copperbelt Province • Ndola (394,518) • Kabwe (188,979) • Chingola (148,564) • Mufulira (120,500)
COSTS OF PROJECTTotal Budget Building Cost for Zambian School
Closing • Overwhelming problems • Zambia’s future • “All lives have equal value and people deserve the chance to have healthy, productive lives” • This is your chance