A Roof for my Country, Mexico

 
$2,460
$327,540
Raised
Remaining

Summary

“A Roof for my Country Mexico” has assumed the challenge of fighting poverty in Mexico. In the first stage we are building as many emergency houses as we can, providing families with a new beginning.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Un techo para mi País, is an organization created in Chile in 1997, with the main objective of ending extreme poverty in the continent. As a result of the hard work of these young volunteers, the project has presence nowadays in 9 countries, México is one of them. In Mexico we’ve been working since March 2006. We’ve already built 27 emergency houses and mobilized 150 college volunteers. 2007 represents a big challenge; we aim to benefit 200 new families, and to mobilize 1500 volunteers.

How will this project solve this problem?

We have two types of constructions: university-led and corporate-led. However, in order to be successful, constructions are a joint effort between volunteers and families.

Potential Long Term Impact

¡The Youth will not allow the poor to wait! The project will help not only poor families, but also it is a great alternative for creating social conscience in the youth and the rest of the society.

Project Message

Un Techo para mi País México has been a wonderful experience. I can say that it has change my life, and has taught me that no one needs charity; what people need is an opportunity.
- Sofia Calderon, Public Relations Officer

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $2,460

Funding Information

This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Project Report" tab as they become available.

Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $2,460 .  The original project funding goal was $330,000.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Funded

Thanks to 10 donors like you, a total of $2,460 was raised for this project on GlobalGiving. Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.

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Organization

Project Leader

Sofia Calderon

Public Relationships
Mexico City, Mexico City Mexico

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