Fundraiser
Our main fundraiser of the year is selling the International Calendar from the Wisconsin RPCV group. From these sales we support various local and international projects. Some of the most recent ones are listed below.
H20 for Hope
Following is a proposal from students from Helena, one of whom is a daughter of Jennifer and Alan Wintersteen, members of the WMRPV. We did contribute to their efforts
Dear Western MT RPCVs, We are a group of students in the Helena area working with Engineers Without Borders at Montana State University on a project called H2O for Hope. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to build a well and latrine at the Eshinusta Primary School in Khwisero, Kenya.
Every day girls miss hours of school to walk miles to fetch dirty, dangerous water, often contaminated with deadly diseases. A well nearby will ensure them an education and clean water and build their community. This project will affect 500 Kenyan school children and their community, as well as save lives.
It is important for kids our age to help others and understand the value of public service. We are the next generation and we must be aware of the world’s needs. We want to know that we made a difference for children and families in Khwisero, Kenya.
We are eager to meet our goal and would greatly appreciate a contribution from your organization to make our vision a reality. You will be a part of a positive impact on this world. Thank you.
Sincerely, Amanda Morrison and Eleanor Wintersteen
(8th grade)
Founders of H2O for Hope
Following is a proposal from students from Helena, one of whom is a daughter of Jennifer and Alan Wintersteen, members of the WMRPV. We did contribute to their efforts
Dear Western MT RPCVs, We are a group of students in the Helena area working with Engineers Without Borders at Montana State University on a project called H2O for Hope. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to build a well and latrine at the Eshinusta Primary School in Khwisero, Kenya.
Every day girls miss hours of school to walk miles to fetch dirty, dangerous water, often contaminated with deadly diseases. A well nearby will ensure them an education and clean water and build their community. This project will affect 500 Kenyan school children and their community, as well as save lives.
It is important for kids our age to help others and understand the value of public service. We are the next generation and we must be aware of the world’s needs. We want to know that we made a difference for children and families in Khwisero, Kenya.
We are eager to meet our goal and would greatly appreciate a contribution from your organization to make our vision a reality. You will be a part of a positive impact on this world. Thank you.
Sincerely, Amanda Morrison and Eleanor Wintersteen
(8th grade)
Founders of H2O for Hope
Warming Wawas project Chivay, Peru
Jean Matthews, PCV - Chivay Arequipa, Peru
Following is the most recent project we have supported.
Jean Matthews, PCV - Chivay Arequipa, Peru
Following is the most recent project we have supported.
Art for Peace-Costa Rica.
Hello Mary and the rest of WMRPCV!
This regional Arte por la Paz, or "Art for Peace" event was planned in coordination with PANI, Costa Rica's national child protection agency to include youth from the central valley of Costa RIca and their Peace Corps volunteer facilitators. The student are 5th-9th graders who have participated in Arte por la Paz sessions in their communities in the weeks leading up to the event.
The goal of Arte por la Paz is to foster creativity and better communication skills in elementary students in order for them to better address the violence that they experience in their home, schools and communities. This is done through various art projects on themes such as domestic violence, anger management and self-esteem. The regional conference was an exciting opportunity for these students from very poor communities to get to know other youth who care about making the world a more peaceful place.
This was also the first time for most of the children in our poor sites to get out of their community and see a new place. The workshop was a complete success with about 50 youth having participated. We did a series of workshops around art and anti-violence, as well as activities that promoted team work, critical thinking and encouraging their self-esteem.
The children had the opportunity to present the work they had prepared at home (poetry, theater, painting, dance, etc.) on the theme of peace. They also took part in educational workshops throughout the day to foster group cooperation, improve conflict resolution, as well as give them a creative outlet to express their feelings and dreams for the future.
Your generous donation helped us fund some of the art materials was well as the t-shirts for the conference, which yo can see from the photos, the youth all very much enjoyed receiving and put on immediately.
Thank you very much again! I'm so glad we were able to collaborate on this project!
Becca Stumpf
Peace Corps Volunteer
Costa Rica Art for Peace-Costa Rica
April 2010
Hello Mary and the rest of WMRPCV!
This regional Arte por la Paz, or "Art for Peace" event was planned in coordination with PANI, Costa Rica's national child protection agency to include youth from the central valley of Costa RIca and their Peace Corps volunteer facilitators. The student are 5th-9th graders who have participated in Arte por la Paz sessions in their communities in the weeks leading up to the event.
The goal of Arte por la Paz is to foster creativity and better communication skills in elementary students in order for them to better address the violence that they experience in their home, schools and communities. This is done through various art projects on themes such as domestic violence, anger management and self-esteem. The regional conference was an exciting opportunity for these students from very poor communities to get to know other youth who care about making the world a more peaceful place.
This was also the first time for most of the children in our poor sites to get out of their community and see a new place. The workshop was a complete success with about 50 youth having participated. We did a series of workshops around art and anti-violence, as well as activities that promoted team work, critical thinking and encouraging their self-esteem.
The children had the opportunity to present the work they had prepared at home (poetry, theater, painting, dance, etc.) on the theme of peace. They also took part in educational workshops throughout the day to foster group cooperation, improve conflict resolution, as well as give them a creative outlet to express their feelings and dreams for the future.
Your generous donation helped us fund some of the art materials was well as the t-shirts for the conference, which yo can see from the photos, the youth all very much enjoyed receiving and put on immediately.
Thank you very much again! I'm so glad we were able to collaborate on this project!
Becca Stumpf
Peace Corps Volunteer
Costa Rica Art for Peace-Costa Rica
April 2010
From Analea Hronek, RPCV Nicaragua 2007-09
To: The Missoula RPCV gang!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and above all thank you for your geerosity in contributing to my Nicaragua Library Project. It was a huge success and has the potential of changing quite a few childrens' lives through the power of books and reading! Thank you for your support, generosity, and commitment to help Peace Corps Volunteers. No one knows or has a true grasp about our experiences than those who have done it and in that you have supported me greatly and have encouraged me to support others. I wish you all a very blessed, aware season of remembrance of all our friends and family in other parts of the world that have come to shape our world view.
