This document discusses using crowdsourcing and technology to address global problems and connect classroom learning to real-world needs. It provides examples of websites and platforms for graphic design contests, funding initiatives, mobile app development, and connecting volunteers. Statistics are presented on challenges facing children and communities in Africa and India. Overall, the document advocates for harnessing collective intelligence and compassion to solve issues around poverty, health, education and more.
20. In Kenya, HIV prevalence is high. Without
change, 1/3 of all children will be orphaned.
• 1.3 million people live with HIV
• 1,000,000 children lose their parents to AIDS
• 150,000 children are infected with AIDS
• 80% receive no treatment
• 1/2 the population lack clean water and sanitation
• 1 in 4 people live on less than $1/day
• Life Expectancy: less than 60 years
37. “He will allow you to suffer to be in
fellowship with the broken.”
“God sent me 7000 miles away to learn how
live 30 miles from where I grew up.”
“Bloom where you have been planted.”
“Don’t give hand outs, Give Hand Ups.”
In approximately 2 months, every child in Indiana k-12 schools would be dead. (1,123,000 / 19,000)
Two Thirds are from preventable causes
Such statistics help us get a glimpse of Great Need
If all Doctors and Dentists were to leave the U.S., they could only attend to about 5% of the world-wide needs
Consider the opportunity to connect students with the needs of others.We have seen past trends to use entertainment and games as forms of motivation for learningLet us consider the Compassion ComponentIf Students knew that their academic efforts could save lives of others, then ……image the powerWe have great resources in our classrooms - what if we could link these resources with those serving over-seas to help the needy?
Refurbishes computer and re-sells to community al low cost. Also train area youth in repair and service.
With great need, we must consider our resources and discover the opportunities
Current IT opening – 3 month minimum time committment
School has been given 70 laptops to their school and could use integration guidance and tech support
Daughter Britney sponsored a child and 3 years later died. Dad went to meet the little girl and started to help.
Packaging nutritional meals
Hand powered carts for the disabled
Free text books
During this 45 minute session, over 590 children died world-wide, from preventable causes