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1 ROOTS Teach Restore Encourage Educate Support
By: Brendan Carroll, Byron Reding, Jesse DiTullio, Anthony DePaolo, Shannon Ellis

2 MISSION STATEMENT “We are rebuilding lives and the rainforest from the "roots" up. Through tireless conservation, education, and reforestation, we are committed to saving the rainforest and ensuring a secure and better future for all. Our basic operation can be identified by TREES: Teach, Restore, Encourage, Establish and Support.”

3 Location

4 Religion and Food Religion: 90% Roman Catholic Remaining 10% :
Protestant Evangelical Christian Jewish Mormon Muslim Baha'I Paraguay’s government gives freedom of religion

5 Situation Deforestation and habit loss in Paraguay
35% of the Atlantic Forest was lost in Paraguay between 1989 and 2003. Flooding and natural disasters also effect the forests of Paraguay the Upper Parana Atlantic Forest in Paraguay has one of the highest rates of deforestation in Latin America

6 Crime Narcotics trafficking Terrorism Organized crime Gangs Thievery
Paraguay has one of the lowest imprisonment rates in Latin America Need more money and resources to enforce incarceration Anti-terrorism laws led to a 50 % increase in prison population in the 1980’s Crime in Paraguay has increased in recent years Narcotics trafficking Terrorism Organized crime Gangs Thievery Homicide Murder

7 SWOT Analysis OPPURTUNITIES Fight environmental damage
Educate community Job opportunities Raise forest preservation awareness Unique job experience THREATS Language barriers Traveling difficulties Injury or disease threats Environmental challenges STRENGTHS Provide eco friendly service Non-Profit Organization WEAKNESSES Budget Constraints Community Commitment Under Staffed Work Distribution Working Conditions

8 Virtual Tour (History)
Paraguay’s pre-Columbian history is still a mystery to this day No archeological research has been done First Spaniard settlements emerged in the early 16th century First country in the Americas to declare independence May 15, 1811 Ruled by ruthless dictators Paraguay created a constitution and a democratic government June 1992

9 Virtual Tour (Food) Paraguay has many traditional dishes
Recipes from the indigenous Guarani tribe Three main ingredients found in meals Cassava, corn, and rice Most well-known entrees of Paraguay Sopa paraguaya, the mazamorra, and the locro

10 Virtual Tour (Tourist Spots)
Paraguay is a perfect place for nature lovers, bird watchers, and those interested in Amerindian cultures will be delighted by this small, friendly, landlocked nation. Wide range of terrains Grassy plains, wooded hills, and tropical rainforests Low, flat, marshy plains Most notable attractions Iguana Falls Asuncion

11 Sustainability Our mission is to spread awareness and inform the residents and government of how they can save the rainforest from deforestation. Advise civilian population Educate and establish continuation of reforestation Advise government Restore and recreate Lead the way for citizens Resources given to the Paraguayan people are sustainable for long periods of time.

12 Social Culture Strong national identity dating back to the first colonists Family Oriented Large gap between rich and poor Spanish explorers married native Guarani women in early 15th century Gained independence from Spain and Argentina in 1811 National Identity is shaped by struggles of the early colonists

13 Culture continued… Paraguayan culture is a blend of Guaranian and Spanish characterisics. —Paraguay remained isolated and maintained throughout the 16th and 17th centuries —“Tranquilo" - characteristic of its easy-going and friendly people

14 US interest in Paraguay
The United States and Paraguay have an extensive relationship at the: Government Business Personnel level USAID employs a two-headed conservation approach Increase the area of protected land Improve the management of the existing protect In 2004 the USAID worked with both the government of Paraguay and private land owners to add an additional 94,000 hectares of land to be designated as national park areas

15 Main Languages Paraguayan Guaraní is spoken and understood by 90% of the population Paraguay’s Constitution is bilingual State-produced textbooks are typically half in Spanish and half in Guaraní

16 Social Networking Check us out on Facebook & Twitter! ROOTS Twitter

17 Country Background Geography: 406,752 sq. km. (157,047 sq. mi.); about the size of California Governement: Constitutional Republic Independence: May 1811. Constitution: June 1992 Cities: Asuncion (capital), Ciudad del Este, Concepcion, Encarnacion, Pedro Juan Caballero, Coronel Oviedo Economy: agricultural with a struggling commercial sector Education: Attendance = 89% ; Literacy = 94.7% Population: As of February 7th 2010, 6,349,000 people

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19 Demographics Approx. 95% of population is Mestizo (Half Spanish, Half Guarani) 95% of the population is less than 60 yrs. old Less than 3% of population lives in the area known as “Chaco” The Chaco is 61% of land area in Western Paraguay

20 Video on Deforestation
Shows how deforestation is forcing a tribe to leave land that has been occupied by them for generations nt/video/2010/sep/28/deforestation- paraguay

21 Budget Overview Marketing: $50,000- print media,
poster boards, paper for flyers, billboards brochures, internet banner advertisements, business cards, and bumper stickers Employee Salaries: $25,000- budgeted toward paying our employees, salaries will differ per employee depending on the importance of their position Transportation: $10,000- will be budgeted to purchase plane tickets for the flight to Paraguay and back, as well as public transportation within the city, such as rental cars and bus services Public Relations: $15,000- includes establishing relations with other services or groups within the area who have the same goal, also costs of public events

22 Budget

23 Sponsors We would like to thank our sponsors for getting involved to help improve the overall environment of the Upper Parana Atlantic Forest of Paraguay

24 Works Cited Country, By. "Paraguay: Environmental Profile." Rainforests. Web. 26 Oct < Date, By. "PARAGUAY." WELCOME TO ILLEGAL-LOGGING.INFO. Web. 26 Oct < Nature, By. "The Proper Etiquette In Paraguay - Travel Etiquette (UK)." Essential Etiquette Advice and Information for Worldwide Travel at Travel Etiquette (UK). Web. 26 Oct < "Paraguay Environment - Current Issues - Geography." Index Mundi - Country Facts. Web. 26 Oct < "Paraguay Guide -- National Geographic." Travel & Cultures -- National Geographic. Web. 26 Oct < "Paraguay." U.S. Department of State. Web. 26 Oct < "WWF - Agriculture and Environment: Commodities." WWF - WWF. Web. 26 Oct < "WWF - Environmental Problems in Paraguay." WWF - WWF. Web. 26 Oct < y/>.

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