3rd Annual “Dollar-A-Day,” part of “Poverty Action Week”
As part of Poverty Action Week, Millennium Village Project will be sponsoring UNC’s 3rd Annual Dollar-A-Day. Pledge to join hundreds of students as we attempt to live off one dollar for the day
7pm Wednesday, March 24th- 7pm Thursday, March 25th
1$ lunch (think a slice of pizza or a bagel) in the Pit 11:30am-1:30pm, 3/25
After the 24 hours, join us for dinner at CMI’s monthly Kiva Dinner at 7pm (Location TBA) and wear your shirt to have dinner for a reduced price of $3. Stick around for a talk from a Kiva Fellow on her experiences with poverty and the action she’s taken.
This is an event in which students from many student organizations come together to recognize our commitment surrounding our generation’s biggest challenge; the eradication of extreme poverty. On this day, students pledge to spend 24 hours attempting to experience, and in doing so, more fully understand, the statistic that is a daily reality for much of the world.
Click here to view the Dollar-A-Day t-shirt.
For questions, contact Hannah Spring hspring89@gmail.com or Kate Neely krneely@gmail.com
Teddy Warria at UNC [Dec. 4th 2009]
Teddy Warria addresses sustainable development in Africa at UNC talk
December 4, 2009
As HIV/AIDS and other fatal diseases continue to plague Africa, Teddy Warria is looking for solutions.
Warria, a social entrepreneur from Kenya, visited UNC on Thursday evening to present his vision for pursuing sustainable growth in Africa. In his speech, he addressed two key areas: public health and free markets.
His efforts have included the creation of two nonprofit organizations devoted to bringing people together and providing Kenyan youth a chance at receiving a college education.
“I am Kenyan. I am an East African. I am an African. But I am more a child of the universe than I am all of those,” Warria said.
His work has focused on producing long-term change instead of short-term growth. It spans numerous fields, including education and health care.
“Kenyans have the intellectual capital to achieve on a global scale, if given the support, to not only move Kenya forward but Africa forward,” Warria said. “Very basic solutions can actually drive a country forward.”
Warria was born in Kenya but is studying public policy and international affairs at Princeton University. Through his nonprofit organizations, Warria has been able to send Kenyan students to colleges in the United States such as Harvard, California Institute of Technology and MIT.
“Teddy has a true gift for inspiring people,” said Eleanor Cooper, a senior and co-chairwoman of the Millennium Village Project, who co-sponsored the event with the Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Warria warned the attendants not to miss out on important opportunities when they arise.
“If you have a talent and there is a need, that is when it becomes your calling,” Warria said. “You don’t have to wait until you have a lot of degrees to be able to achieve anything.”
Freshman Seth Crabtree said he found the lecture especially interesting and relatable because of his personal background.
“I spent five weeks in Kenya. It was really neat for me to see someone who has come out of that background and done some pretty impressive things,” he said.
Senior Kate Neely said she was also impressed by the lecture and believed students could learn a lot from Warria.
“I think it is really important that we recognize that we are all working for the same things,” she said.
Cheza Kwa Tumaini Benefit Concert [Nov. 11]
*Wednesday, November 11 in the Great Hall of the Union at 8-10pm*
In case you missed out on Millennium Village Project’s (MVP) SPECTACULAR event last year, Cheza Kwa Tumaini is Swahili for “Dance for Hope,” and it is the main event for Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Week.
Cheza Kwa Tumaini is a benefit show with a diverse range of talented performers combined with the chance to win some amazing prizes and enjoy some delicious snacks!!
All proceeds go towards raising money for our own Millennium Village!
This year’s wonderful talents include:
-Bhangra Elite
-Que Rico
-Ek Taal
-Cadence
-Modern Extensions
-Psalm 100
-The Walk-Ons
-Inversions
*Prizes include a $50 gift card to Vespa, a $25 gift card to R&R’s, CASH, and 8, I REPEAT, EEIIGGHHTT BASKETBALL TICKETS!!!*
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
We will be selling them in the PIT all week between 11 and 2!!
Only $6 in advance and at the door!!
Don’t forget to continue your support for the rest of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) week!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=173810736555
Millennium Development Goals Week [Nov. 9th-12th]
Millennium Village Project (MVP) is collaborating with various other student organizations to raise awareness and work towards achieving the UN’s 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs):
1. End Poverty and Hunger
2. Universal Education
3. Gender Equality
4. Child Health
5. Maternal Health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS
7. Environmental Sustainability
8. Global Partnership
MVP is partnering with GlobeMed, Health Focus, Carolina Women’s Center, Women Experiencing Learning and Leadership (WELL), Nourish International, Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC), Carolina Hunger Education and Activism Project (CHEAP), and many other organizations to create a fun-filled week!
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Monday, November 9th
5pm-7pm in the Pit
Combat HIV/AIDS with GlobeMed and Health Focus!
Tuesday, November 10th
11am-2pm in the Pit
Promote Gender Equality, Child Health, and Maternal Health with Carolina Women’s Center and WELL!
**Wednesday, November 11th**
5pm-7pm in the Pit
End Poverty and Hunger with Nourish International and CHEAP!
**Then come out to CHEZA KWA TUMAINI in the Great Hall at 8-10pm!!!
“Dance for Hope” is a benefit show for only $6 with amazing performances, an awesome raffle, and food!!!**
RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166352223450
Thursday, November 12th
5pm-7pm in the Pit
Encourage Environmental Sustainability with SEAC!
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Any questions? Want your organization or group to help out or perform? It’s not too late!! Message any of the admins or email Michelle at rugel@email.unc.edu or Eleanor at ewcooper@email.unc.edu. Hope to see you at all the events!!
John Legend Meet & Greet Tickets
John Legend’s SHOW ME CAMPAIGN has teamed up with the University of North Carolina, Duke and Bennett College student group coalition, the Millennium Village Project, to raise money for a Millennium Village in Marenyo, Kenya. Help end extreme poverty and support the Millennium Development Goals while watching and meeting one of the most talented artists in the world. Bid for an exciting Meet & Greet Package to John Legend’s Durham Concert at the Performing Arts Center on December 13, 2008.
The winning bidder will receive an exclusive Meet & Greet package. The package includes 4 concert tickets and the rare opportunity for the 4 ticket holders to meet John as a group for 5 minutes after the show. One group photo of the 4 ticket holders with John will be allowed. The concert tickets will be available at will call for the one winning bidder. The tickets are located in CORCH/ row G/seats113-116.
To BID visit http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260330706035
Ensuring That Gifts Go Where They’re Needed [Article of the Week]
Current article about Millennium Promise:
Ensuring That Gifts Go Where They’re Needed [via nytimes.com]
![Image: DOLLARS AT WORK A girl dragging jerrycans of water in Kenya, where the charity Millennium Promise is working to provide a more reliable water source. [Kyu-Young Lee/The Earth Institute]](http://www.ncmvp.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/11invest_600.jpg "DOLLARS AT WORK")
DOLLARS AT WORK A girl dragging jerrycans of water in Kenya, where the charity Millennium Promise is working to provide a more reliable water source. (Kyu-Young Lee/The Earth Institute)
A little homework can ensure that donations are use effectively.
New NC MVP Website!
Welcome to the new NC Millennium Village project website. Its been a while since we’ve updated our website, but we’re happy to announce the launch of the new NCMVP.ORG.
It has some great features, is easier to use, more accessible and has a great look! In addition, its built on a content management system that will allow the MVP coordinators to keep you up to date with the latest about MVP. You can keep track of the latest news and events on the homepage under ‘Recent News’.
Feel free to leave some comments and let us know what you think!
-Prashant
NCMVP.org Webmaster/Designer
Millennium Developmental Goals Week! [Nov 10-14]
The NC Millennium Village Project is hosting a week of events to support the Millennium Development Goals. Below are a list of events that will be held during MDG Week from November 10th to 14th.
Monday [Nov 10, 2008]: Cheza Kwa Tumaini
Global Partnership
Come see the Loreleis, Cadence, Bhangra Elite, Sababa, Zankiliwa, Misconceptions, Que Rico, and CH Chalkaa perform and possibly win ACC basketball tickets, ipod touch, PSP player, and over $100 in gift cards! The proceeds of the event will go towards reaching our $1.5 million, of which we have raised $1.2 million. We are in the last stretch, and your participation will help us reach our goal!
There will also be information on internship opportunities and World Micromarket will be selling their items which support the nonprofit CARE.
Where: Union Great Hall
When: 7:00-9:00 pm
$5 for entry and one drawing ticket
$1 for subsequent drawing tickets (you can purchase how ever many you like: the more you buy, the better chance you have of winning)
Tickets available in the Pit from 10-2 on Monday, at the event, or contact Taylor at taylor.jo.isenberg@gmail.com
Tuesday [Nov 11, 2008]: Discussions on Global Health
Reduce Child Mortality, Improve Maternal Health, Combat HIV/AIDS
Three speakers from UNC’s campus and the triangle area will be having a discussion on global health, including learning more about internship opportunities and how they can be involved. Refreshments will be served!
Where: Hanes Art Center
When: 6:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday [Nov 12, 2008]: MVP in the Pit and the Green Microfinance Workshop
Ensure Environmental Sustainability
The Carolina Microfinance Initiative is VERY excited to be hosting Kathleen Robbins for a lecture and workshop! Kathleen is the director of clean energy at the Green Microfinance, an organization that harnesses the power of renewable energy to microfinance. Their work with microfinance institutions assists them in providing their clients with clean, renewable energy technologies – solar, wind, hydro, and biofuel – which enhance their physical and economic well-being while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. As oil prices skyrocket, this allows microfinance clients from the Bottom of the Pyramid to thrive, not just survive, in the world’s emerging green, carbon-sensitive economy. You can go to greenmicrofiance.org for more information.
Kathleen Robbins will be presenting about the opportunity provided by microfinance and the biofuels revolution for small growers in developing countries with specific examples from Haiti. She will also be touching on Green Microfinance’s vision and goals for the future. For more on Green Microfinance, visit their website at greenmicrofinance.org.
We will also be spreading environmental awareness in the Pit, so stop by!
Where/When:
Gardner 08, 7:45 pm
and
The Pit, 10:00am-2:00pm
Thursday [Nov 13, 2008]: Dollar-a-Day
Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
Join hundreds of other students raising awareness for one billion people who live on one dollar each day! Buy your T-shirt early for $4, eat lunch worth $1 in the Pit, and break the fast at Firehouse Subs after 12am where the proceeds will go to Stop Hunger Now!
Where: The Pit and Firehouse Subs
Friday [Nov 14, 2008]: Gender in Africa
Achieve Universal Primary Education and Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
MVP will be raising awareness in the pit on gender discrimination and education in Africa with interactive exhibits and candy. Come learn about grassroots women’s rights campaigners, education reformers, teachers, and more!
Where: The Pit
When: 10:00am-2:00pm
[Article of the Week] How a Kenyan village tripled its corn harvest
Here’s this week’s Article of the Week:
How a Kenyan village tripled its corn harvest [via csmonitor.com]
The Millennium Villages Project is pricey. But it may hold answers to tackling the global food crisis.
