NOURISH INTERNATIONAL

By: Gabriela Santistevan & Jackie Boone

1. Overview of Nourish2. Objectives

International Component Impact on the University Sustainability

3. Budget Project Budget Personal Budget Fundraiser

4. Event Shots Big Event

5. Implementation Length of Project Alternative Plan

6. Self-Evaluation Successes Challenges

7. Websites

Mission Statement: “to eradicate poverty by engaging students and empowering communities”

Sustainable Development Projects

International ComponentThe sustainable development project project is

completely run by college students and financed through Nourish’s fundraisers. We are planning on working with FINCA (Fundacion Integral Campesina), a non-profit based in Costa Rica. The project: repair a community building in

Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica Focus:

Eco-tourismMicrofinanceEconomic stability

Impact on the UniversityNourish International TAMU was founded in

2008 but its presence is already felt on campus. The chapter of A&M has made this possible through: Fundraisers - Hunger Lunch, chocolate sales Profit shares – local restaurants in the BCS area Making an impact on its members – members care

deeply about what Nourish stands for and have put forth a lot of effort throughout the year

Sustainability1. Prolonged economic growth abroad2. Sustainability of the organization

Working on a leadership succession plan

Both goals go hand in hand

Project Budget Initial budget proposed

by FINCA: $10,000 Currently

communicating with FINCA about lowering the budget

Plan “B” is a work in progress

Personal Budget It is estimated that

each student will spend an average of $1,000 for a month of staying.

-$650 Plane ticket

-$200 transportation in the country

-$150 food

FundraisingWe have been working in conjunction with the

members of Nourish International to put on several fundraisers throughout the year. These include: Hunger Lunch Letter-Writing Campaign Big Event

Breakfast on campus Local profit shares

Selling candy bars

Length of TimeStudents would leave the

United States on June 1st and return July 1st. FINCA would give students a weekly schedule.

Plan “B”If we do not have the

amount needed to make this project happen we will:(a) work with other chapters of Nourish on a different project

(b) hold on to the money and use it for next year’s project

SuccessesNourish was formed less than a year ago

and has already raised more than $2000.FINCA, our local contact, is a very

established organization in Costa Rica. It makes it easier for us to not intervene with government’s bureaucracy.

Raising awareness at Texas A&M about sustainable development and poverty alleviation.

Challenges & Recommendations Challenges include:

Help start a new organization Finding a suitable advisor

Find committed members Advertise about the Organization and the project and get

new members Always try to keep all members interested and motivated

Recommendations include: Students leaving for Costa Rica should take a brief

course on safety, health, and different cultures

http://www.nourishinternational.com/ http://www.fic.or.cr/