NC Millennium Village Project

ATTENTION: 2012 Dodge Poverteers!

plyu — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:32:07 +0000

GET PUMPED… DP is only 3 days away!!!

Come and see us in the Pit to turn in forms and $$ from 10am- 2pm on 3/15 and/or 3/16
OR
Email your form to Carmen Kuan (ashleyc.kuan@gmail.com) to set up a time to turn in your registration fee

Remember:
– teams of 3 or 6 are accepted
– All proceeds go to support our community village in Marenyo, Kenya
– Food is included
– DODGE, DUCK, DIP, DIVE, DODGE

3rd Annual Dodge Poverty 2012

plyu — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:47:43 +0000

GET PUMPED!… because dodgeball is back… for more information our Dodge Poverty page

2011 DODGE POVERTY

plyu — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:22:28 +0000

…is back! Click here.

Skype conversation with Marenyo

plyu — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:12:56 +0000

NC MVP recently began communicating with a few of the coordinators and community members in Marenyo, Kenya. Through skype, we were able to virtually meet one-another and discuss recent, on-going, and future projects that are happening in Marenyo. We have had a total of three conversation with them and will post pictures and video footage from the conversation soon! We have enjoyed communicating with Marenyo and are very excited about possibilities that our conversations may bring about.

3rd Annual “Dollar-A-Day,” part of “Poverty Action Week”

hiattp — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:39:24 +0000

As part of Poverty Action Week, Millennium Village Project will be sponsoring UNC’s 3^rd Annual Dollar-A-Day. Pledge to join hundreds of students as we attempt to live off one dollar for the day

7pm Wednesday, March 24^th- 7pm Thursday, March 25^th

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

Dodge Poverty is HERE!

plyu — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:37:07 +0000

March 19, 2010 4:00 am

March 21, 2010 7:30 am

Under Events tab, see Dodge Poverty for more information, or click here!!!

Follow us on Twitter!

hiattp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:22:25 +0000

https://twitter.com/mvpnc

Teddy Warria at UNC [Dec. 4th 2009]

hiattp — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:16:14 +0000

DTH Article:

Teddy Warria addresses sustainable development in Africa at UNC talk

December 4, 2009

Natalie Prince

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]

hiattp — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:31:44 +0000

*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]

hiattp — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:41:51 +0000

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!!