What do you believe in? Wednesday, February 4, 2009

VIDEO MANIFESTO

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Operations Medical Professionals

Academia

Corporate Sponsors

Ongoing Relationship

DR Medical

Dominican Republic Citizens DR

DR Education

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Infrastructure

We believe you can’t aect change with money. We believe that change happens when people start talking, Start listening, And start doing. Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Why we do it

Because we believe in helping the right way Wednesday, February 4, 2009

What is the right way? Wednesday, February 4, 2009

First, establish meaningful relationships and a connection with impoverished communities within the Dominican Republic Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Seek to understand the true needs of the community beyond surface level analysis Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Provide lasting relief through educating people in order for them to be self-suďŹƒcient Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Teach the next generation by mentoring Virginia students Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Lastly, bring back our experiences to the Richmond community in a way that provokes engaging and meaningful dialogue. Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Thus, a dierent approach and mentality

360 Committed Presence Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Why all of this matters... “To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world’s resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.” - President Barack Obama, Inaugural Speech

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GOALS AND EXECUTIONS Acquire funding to strengthen our capabilities

Bring in more professional circles to help

Continue to strengthen the conversation within Virginia.

Maintain a more frequent presence

Mentor the next generation of philanthropic-minded professionals

Create a dialogue that raises awareness and interest for the DR’s needs.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Contact Information

Website: DominicanAidSociety.com Email: markryan2@mvch-vcu.edu or dominicanaid@yahoo.com

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