1. Anna Hughes

2. Government Aid Aids in 2 ways: economic and humanitarian Economic Monetary aid (.7% of countries gross national income) Rebuilding third world government to be like richer government economically and politically Humanitarian Construction of shelters and school buildings Distribution of free food

3. Private Organization Aid Aids in 3 ways: construction, medical, and food distribution Construction Government Buildings Schools: empowering citizens to become leaders Medical Clinics Medical Food Distribution Administered directly to poor

4. Why is aid form private organizations more beneficial? Economically Less corruption in government Creates jobs-generating economy Humanitarian Food distribution does not depress prices for local farmers Better local economy Equipt and Motivated – Creates Relationships

5. After visiting Haiti in the summer of 2012, and researching aid provided to third world countries by private organizations, I decided to raise money for freshwater wells in Ganthier and Michaud, Haiti.

6. Product Series of Fundraisers and Speaking Events Run for Haiti-5k – December 8, 2012 Valentine’s Day Bake Sale– February 10, 2013 Clayton Women’s Club – February 14, 2013 Greater Heights UMC Youth – March 10, 2013 Horne Memorial UMC Youth – April 10, 2013 Run for Haiti-5k – April 27, 2013 Camp Vandemere – June 17, 2013 Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament – August 11, 2013 NCUMC Pilgrimage– November 10, 2013

7. Mentor Brad Lopp Youth Pastor at Horne Memorial UMC Assisted in: Encouraging Planning Promoting Attending Events

8. Challenges and Successes Challenges Learning how to distribute tasks/lead events Worrying over little details Overcoming obstacles throughout planning events Successes Many fundraisers with high participation Overcoming the fear of public speaking

9. Learned Through Experience Leading large groups of people Writing speeches, sermons, business letters, and flyers Realizing the true power of an individual in a community and throughout the world

10. Thank you so much for your time! Do you have any questions?