Parents and Guardians
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We are a non-profit organization working with students on an educational and leadership action program called the “Pangaea Project.” The
project connects students to our work with orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi, Africa. Our goal is for students to learn new ideas, discover
new perspectives, and ultimately grow as individuals, as they share knowledge and experiences with children in poor countries.
In 2009, students who participated in the Pangaea Project were inspired as they exchanged “Day in the Life” videos, depicting the daily life of
students in both countries. Students also exchanged knowledge about their respective countries, their schools, and even how they spend their
leisure time. It was a life altering experience for all the students involved.
Our local students demonstrated their skills in leadership and service throughout this project. When they realized some of the orphans could not
attend school because they had no clothes, they held a fund drive to have uniforms made. We had the student uniforms made in Africa, helping
to create income for local Malawian women whom were themselves caring for orphans.
In June 2010, as we continue our humanitarian work in Malawi, the US students will follow us via Blog and web-cast as their teachers incorporate
class work in Social Studies, Math, Science, Health/Nutrition and Music. Our project goal is to bring hope to the Malawian students while providing
the US students an opportunity to act locally, but make a difference globally.
You can support the 2010 project in all or one of the following ways:
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1. Our web site will have donor pages to recognize all donors that contribute to the project. Therefore,
You can donate in your family's name, on behalf of a family member, in memory of a loved one or on behalf of a family pet.
2. Organize a private fund raising project.
3. Reach out to local businesses in your community for sponsorship of the project.
4. Spread the word to friends and fund raise through e-mail, Twitter, Facebook or other social net working.
5. If you work for a company that helps non-profits set up a fund raiser at work we will be happy to come and present the plight of the orphans to
your co-workers.
FAQ
Q: Why is Canterio trying to raise funds?
A: We believe that students in the US will gain a new perspective serving others, build leadership skills by making a difference, and discover new
knowledge by reaching across our borders to help students in poor countries. There is no cost to the schools for participation in the Pangaea
Project. In order to continue our work, helping the orphans and making this connection, we count on your individual support. Your contribution will
be used for the sole purpose of facilitating the connection between the students and to helping increase educational capacity and nutrition for the
orphans in Africa.
Q: Is the blog content safe and secure?
A: The Pangaea project blog is designed in-house and is very safe. The level of security includes:
1. The Blog is monitor by administrators and designated student leaders in the schools as well as Canterio Volunteers.
2. Content posting and comment are subject to approval.
3. Blog is embedded with banned words which when used will hold and flag for additional scrutiny.
4. No Adsense is allowed the blog administrator.
5. Participants must register before they can contribute to the blog.
Other rules in place for security:
All blog comments are pre-approved before posting.
No personal information is allowed.
All comment must be relevant to the subject matter and respectful to all students
Please contact infousa@canteriointernational.org for any additional information.
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