WHAT WE DO

Projects

• Wells
  Our most fundamental project is the introduction and implementation of clean water in our adopted villages. Without clean water, many diseases and parasites cannot be cured permanently. Each adopted village receives a well that provides clean water for approximately 500 people. Water projects help reduce death and disease and free countless hours previously devoted to transporting water. Potable water for villages in the past has reduced infant mortality from water-borne diseases to zero.

• Wheelchairs
  Giving mobility to someone is a life changing experience, not only for the individual receiving a wheelchair, but for their caregivers as well. Wheelchairs give immobile people freedom and a chance to become active in their community. 

• Sanitary Facilities
  Sanitary facilities are placed in either a community center or school in each village. These facilities provide sinks, showers and toilets to help the villagers maintain healthy hygiene standards.

• Hygiene and Dental Education
  Many communities lack the basic knowledge needed to maintain healthy bodies. Education in hygiene includes lessons about personal cleanliness, food preparation, using sanitary facilities and basic dental education. During these lessons each student receives a hygiene kit that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, antibacterial wipes, shampoo, hand sanitizer, and a comb.

• Medical and Construction
  Medical and construction expeditions are a cornerstone of our work at Adopt-a-Village International. We bring basic amenities to people around the world who do not have access to emergency medical attention, long-term health care, safe shelter and clean water. AaVI medical trips focus on setting up medical, vision and dental clinics to treat local people; setting up permanent facilities for medical care; and training local people as healthcare workers. Construction trips provide communities in need with facilities that help improve health, education and overall standard of living. Our volunteers come from all age groups, professional backgrounds and walks of life to join in these efforts.

• Supplies
  Many third world communities have received Adopt-a-Village International shipments of medicine, medical supplies, food and school supplies. We collect and sort the supplies at our warehouse in Colorado Springs, then distribute them to communities in need.
  The most commonly needed supplies include:
  • Medical equipment
  • Medicines
  • Vitamins
  • Clothing
  • School supplies such as notebooks and pencils
  • Small toys
  • New Mother Kits
  • Hygiene Kit
  To find out more about how you can donate supplies, and to peruse our supply wish list, go to Give Supplies now.
  

Project Sponsorships

• New Relief Efforts
  Adopt-a-Village International is designed to serve as a "community action model" so that you, your family, and friends can get involved personally in humanitarian projects that are meaningful to you. We provide sponsorship, assistance and partnership for community-based efforts with an eye toward creating a network of grass root, on-going projects.

• Micro-Enterprises
  Lack of capital for business investment is a rampant problem in poor communities around the world. Many people want to start their own businesses but do not have ready access to capital and materials. Adopt-a-Village International provides loans, materials, and construction labor. In some cases, a distribution channel for small businesses, or "micro-enterprises," are created to allow communities to kick-start sustainable commerce.

Project Highlights

Ongoing medical and construction projects have brought marked improvements in health care and quality of life to the inhabitants.

Peru

Since 2003, some of our accompishments include:

• 399 patients where attended to during four days of clinics in San Rafael, San   Andres and Santo Tomas.

• Three wells dedicated to the area surrounding Iquitos.
• 500 patients where attended to during a five day dental clinic in Iquitos.
• Another 230 wheelchairs distributed in Barranca and Iquitos.
• In five days, medical and dental care was provided to 1,000 people in four villages.
• 230 Wheelchairs were distributed, helping Barranca's immobile community.

Ecuador

Since 2003, some of our accompishments include:

• Board members and volunteers traveled to Quito for the Rotary District 4400 Project Fair in order to learn about new project opprotunities for AaVI. They also visited Ambato and delivered 57,000 vitamins to Calamaca.
• The first phase of an Adopt-a-Village program in Calamaca began. The initial project will provide a year round clean water supply for an impoverished community of indigenous families.
• 560 wheelchairs where delivered in Quito, La Comuna, Santo Domingo, Portoviejo, and Ambato.
• 100 patients were attended to during four days of clinics in Cumbaya and  Pedro Moncayo.
• 550 patients were attended to during a five day medical clinic in Checa and Solidaridad.
• AaVI awarded a matching grant to the Rotary Club of Quito in the amount of $25,000.00 for the completion of a community center in La Comuna, Ecuador.
• AaVI awarded a matching grant to the Rotary Club of Quito Valle Interoceanico in the amount of $25,000.00 for the completion of a medical center in Cumbaya, Ecuador. AaVI will be able to use this medical center for future medical clinics.

Volunteer Reports

• Building Desks, Building Hope
  by Scott Perry, Sales Executive
  "I came across a young girl in the village of Pucallpa. I don't know her name, and she didn’t learn mine. Our team was working hard to complete our goal of building over 40 school desks that day..."
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• Reflections on the Medical Expedition
  by Rhonda Grigg, Pediatrician
  "It was a trip full of unknowns. We had planned to conduct a surgical clinic in Peru. After having problems getting supplies through customs, we regrouped and headed to Ecuador to provide medical care among the poor..."
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