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Mission Statement Accomplishments Current Projects Board Members
Education For Prosperity seeks to improve the quality of life by promoting education and responsible technologies, and by fostering mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships between communities.
"Education For Prosperity" was formed in October of 2004 when "Friends of Pichon" merged with the nonprofit organization MOSAA (Museum of Science And Art for World Preservation). Friends of Pichon was organized in 1999 by Pierre Balthazar and David Smith and to support developmental activities in Pichon, a small village in the southeast part of Haiti. They operated as a committee under the auspices of the Peace Education Center. MOSAA was founded in 1995 by John Siegel and Victoria Croasdell-Siegel, as a humanitarian and environmental service. It provided a number of enrichment programs in Michigan. With the merger, objectives and talents were combined and MOSAA was renamed "Education For Prosperity".
Accomplishments of these combined efforts to-date:
1- Starting an Elementary school in Pichon, Haiti in partnership with local families, and increasing one grade per year. Lekol Pa Nou (literally “Our School”, as named by the villagers) presently serves 200 children from preschool to 4th grade. 2- Building local capacity by training teachers, forming a local administrative board, and encouraging parents to take an active role in supporting school operations. 3- Financing the construction of modest physical facilities; classroom, cistern, latrine, and storage shed, that were built by local residents. 4- Promoting awareness among a growing network of American and Canadian supporters about the needs and opportunities in Pichon. 5- Creating and maintaining a “Computer Loan Program” in mid-Michigan, for underprivileged families, disabled individuals, college students, and charitable organizations (i.e., RAVE “relief after violent encounters” who shelter women and children from abuse). This program provides tools for education, communication, job skills and accessibility. 6- Creating a free “Touring Technology Program” for schools and other organizations that are responsible for inspiring or educating children in mid-Michigan. This program strives to instill in participants, a sense of responsible technology to improve their world, including alternative energies. Advice: “We strongly advise you to purchase travelers insurance." and "Check with your local government before going to another country." Home Projects Donate Sales News & Events Contact About Links This site designed and maintained by MRISAR. Send questions/comments about this site to vcs@mrisar.com
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