why is this here?
Dear Friends,
"We must become the change we want to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
On July 8th, I depart New York and leave you and all that is familiar to volunteer in the slums of Lima, Peru. I will be spending the next 12 months teaching children reading, mathematics, swimming, and music as well as helping to research, design and implement plans for a children's museum. My efforts join the admirable work of Partners In Health (PIH), a non-profit organization committed to fighting disease in impoverished settings. I call for your financial support to help me realize this important work.
Every year, millions die of diseases that are treatable and in most cases curable. Poverty is the great ailment here as it denies many in this world access to adequate healthcare and related services. Partnerts In Health is committed to treating the poor and removing the economic and social obstacles at the root of disease. Their community-based model provides excellent medical care, training, education, and social services to high-risk communities. In the face of severe poverty and social inequity, PIH prevails, and so do its patients.
I have been granted the opportunity to join PIH by offering my skills, time and energy to their Child Health Program. I am passionate about health, education, and children and am a perfect candidate for this position. More importantly, I am confident that I will shine and make a positive impact on the daily lives of those around me. Your financial support is necessary because it places me in direct contact with those who need help the most.
As a non-paid volunteer, I will need your help to cover the costs of living in Peru for one year. PIH will provide housing and two meals six days a week. However, the combined cost of airfare, medical insurance, and daily expenses amounts to nearly $4000. Although I have done my best and saved $800, I will not be able to cover the remaining expenses without your help. In making a financial donation consider the following:
By making it possible for me to volunteer, you support the fight against povery, disease, and inequity. Your contribution pledges solidarity with fellow activists and all those who suffer.
Please contact me at carlos.carter@gmail.com if you are interested in making a donation or have questions regarding this work.
I am most grateful for your support and leave New York confident that I will return having become "the change we want to see in the world."
Yours,
Carlos
P.S.
Spread the word!
"We must become the change we want to see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
On July 8th, I depart New York and leave you and all that is familiar to volunteer in the slums of Lima, Peru. I will be spending the next 12 months teaching children reading, mathematics, swimming, and music as well as helping to research, design and implement plans for a children's museum. My efforts join the admirable work of Partners In Health (PIH), a non-profit organization committed to fighting disease in impoverished settings. I call for your financial support to help me realize this important work.
Every year, millions die of diseases that are treatable and in most cases curable. Poverty is the great ailment here as it denies many in this world access to adequate healthcare and related services. Partnerts In Health is committed to treating the poor and removing the economic and social obstacles at the root of disease. Their community-based model provides excellent medical care, training, education, and social services to high-risk communities. In the face of severe poverty and social inequity, PIH prevails, and so do its patients.
I have been granted the opportunity to join PIH by offering my skills, time and energy to their Child Health Program. I am passionate about health, education, and children and am a perfect candidate for this position. More importantly, I am confident that I will shine and make a positive impact on the daily lives of those around me. Your financial support is necessary because it places me in direct contact with those who need help the most.
As a non-paid volunteer, I will need your help to cover the costs of living in Peru for one year. PIH will provide housing and two meals six days a week. However, the combined cost of airfare, medical insurance, and daily expenses amounts to nearly $4000. Although I have done my best and saved $800, I will not be able to cover the remaining expenses without your help. In making a financial donation consider the following:
- A $200 donation covers living expenses for an entire month. If twelve of you choose to donate this amount, you will guarantee that I will be able to make an impact for the entire year.
- A $100 donation covers a decent portion of my travel expenses. If ten of you choose to donate this amount, you will make sure I get there and come back.
- A $50 donation covers health insurance costs. If twelve of you can donate this amount you help me remain healthy and able.
- A $20 donation covers two to three days of food and living expenses. If ten of you donate at this level, I will have the financial support for a month of good deeds.
By making it possible for me to volunteer, you support the fight against povery, disease, and inequity. Your contribution pledges solidarity with fellow activists and all those who suffer.
Please contact me at carlos.carter@gmail.com if you are interested in making a donation or have questions regarding this work.
I am most grateful for your support and leave New York confident that I will return having become "the change we want to see in the world."
Yours,
Carlos
P.S.
Spread the word!
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