DEEPER DIVE INTO THE PROGRAM

PERU GDP PER CAPITA IN COMPARISON

Rank 1 2 12 72 85 100 101 110 111 Country Liechtenstein Qatar United States Puerto Rico Mexico Costa Rica Brazil Peru Cuba GDP - per capita (PPP) (US$) 141,100 104,300 49,000 16,300 14,800 12,100 11,900 10,200 9,900

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150 154 225 226

Belize
Guatemala Bolivia Liberia Congo, Democratic Republic of the

8,400
5,100 4,900 500 400

Source: CIA World Factbook - January 1, 2012

WHAT IS THE REALITY OF THE PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS? SANCHEZ CARRION?

Data from 2007 Census Poblacin: Pobreza: Pobreza Extrema: Viviendas sin desage Hogares con nios que no asisten a la escuela Hogares sin agua de red Hogares sin luz elctrica Viviendas con piso de tierra Sin servicio de comunicacin Cocinan con carbn, lena, estircol o kerosina Sanchez Carrion 136,221 hab. 83.9% 44.6% 40.1% 16.7% 86.3% 73.3% 89% 88.3% 93.2% Huamachuco 52,459 habitantes 75% 32.3% 31.7% 15.8% 78.3% 50.8% 76.8% 73.1% 84.2%

WHAT IS THE REALITY OF THE PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS? SANCHEZ CARRION?

Sin chiminea en la cocina Taza de Analfabetismo Pob. sin seguro de salud Desnutricin

80.4% 28.3% 54.8% 53.0%

74.4% 23.5% 61.6%

LEONCIO PRADO HOSPITAL HEALTH DATA 2012

Children 0-11 years

Youth 12-17 years

57% Nutritional deficits

<2% overweight 3% intestinal parasites

38% Nutritional deficits

2% overweight 8% intestinal parasites

15% Respiratory ailments

16% Dental issues

SELECTED PROJECTS CONDUCTED IN THE PAST

Work with women

Textiles Cooking Self esteem Nutrition Language Vocational training

Work with environment/health

Work with youth

Water treatment and heating Tourism development

VOLUNTEER SITES IN HUAMACHUCO

Local conservation, agriculture, forest lands, and rural development regional district Huamachuco municipal government-Tourism, Social programs, water department, health, other Regional government sanitation program Schools-early childhood education centers, primary and secondary education NGO providing alternative education to primary and secondary school children Regional Hospital

SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO COMMUNITY

El Colegio Santa Ana Sign language program; develop a video English as a second language to youth (education program : materials, exercises) Nutrition-cleaning up and hygiene; recyclable and reuse; closing the loop. Promotion of clinical services; evaluation of eyes, telemedicine

SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO COMMUNITY

Primary/Secondary School # 1 Student counseling/ tutorials: on behavior, leadership, recycling /environments Socioeconomic Study of students: Nutrition and its impact on student learning: Do children have breakfast, milk, once a day So a psychological study of parents to identify interest, needs to help students ; what is the impact of poor education of parents on the education of their children.

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SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO COMMUNITY

Primary/ Secondary School #2 After school training in Animal husbandry (rabbit, chicken, duck, Ginny pig (and pig?); cultivate vegetables; gardening Socio-Economic Analysis of each family and students (family setting(single mom, abuse, pregnancy); social & environmental setting) Counseling/tutorials 2 hours a day: vocational, academic, nutritional, personal, English as a second language

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SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO COMMUNITY

Municipal Tourist Bureau Inventory Data Base of Environmental/Natural Resources Improvement after inventory; natural archeological sights; assess accessibility; Hotels and Restaurants; quality assessments Tourism agency services/Tourist Guide Training Assess transportation needs

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SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO COMMUNITY

El Jardin Preschool Teach 3-5 year olds about eating healthy Have workshops with families and single mothers on ways to eat healthy Needs assessment as it relates to needs of single parents (mostly women)

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SOME IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF THE HUAMACHUCO COMMUNITY

Hospital:

Difficulty in communicating the nutrition message: Research how the hospital communicates its nutrition messages (Instruments)? What is the impact of the different methods used? Research how the families use the messages (Impacts) How does the population access clean water; How do they take advantage of clean water? An analysis of the indicators of malnutrition

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH

How to develop demand for locally produced fruit, vegetable and timber Preservation of historical sites Social issues of the poor Child and community nutrition education Early childhood education Plant food banks Implementing water filters in homes

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CHOICES IN HUAMACHUCO

Think about what type of NGO or Governmental agency you would like to volunteer in. Think about the type of work you would like to do on a daily basis and the type of research you would want to conduct, based on what you know about the needs in Huamachuco and how you think you can help.

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REQUIREMENTS
Academic

Minimum GPA 2.75 Spanish language competency desired: 1 years of college level Spanish or equivalent Application interview with instructor 13 Credits minimum: Courses:: AL-493 ANR 475, 490, 493; ESA 475, 480, 493
PRR 410, 493, ;SPN 290, 342, 452, 490;SSC 493

Cost (Current estimated fees)

Program Fee :

$4,950.00 $3,770.00

Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, and Instate travel; program leaders travel expenses Airfare to and from Peru-$1500, Spending Money-$1,000, Additional meals- $400, other transportation costs in country- $350, passport and other smaller expenses making up the difference

Additional Cost to Student:

STUDENT PARTICIPATIONStudent Participation: 2012: 8 students (5 females, 3 males) 2013: 5 students (2 females, 3 males) Colleges

Res. College of Arts and Humanities (1) Arts and Letters (2) James Madison College (1) Social Science (1)
2012, 2013

Colleges represented:

Arts and Letters (6);Education (1); James Madison College (2) Lyman Briggs College (2) Social Science (1) Arts and Humanities (1)

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STUDENT PRE-DEPARTURE EXPECTATIONS

Home

stay = new friends Task-based thinking Basically a few courses Rest and Recreation

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STUDENT POST STUDY ABROAD REALITY

Home

stay = new friends Integrated thinking Basically a job Physically (and mentally) challenging

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FINANCING YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Study abroad is an investment in your future. Like other investments it requires commitment and planning.
Make savings a priority Tap into financial aid; in most cases, the same scholarship, grant, and loan amounts you receive for on-campus study are applied to the study abroad program; financial assistance from OSA and OFA Scholarship opportunities check OSA website; check out the Gilman Scholarship Fundraising

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REQUIREMENTS
Academic

Minimum GPA 2.75 Spanish language competency desired: 1 years of college level Spanish or equivalent Application interview with instructor 13 Credits minimum: Courses:: AL-493 ANR 475, 490, 493; ESA 475, 480, 493
PRR 410, 493, ;SPN 290, 342, 452, 490;SSC 493

Cost (Current estimated fees)

Program Fee :

$4,950.00 $3,770.00

Application fee, Acceptance fees, Housing, Food, Group Tours and Activities, and Instate travel; program leaders travel expenses Airfare to and from Peru-$1500, Spending Money-$1,000, Additional meals- $400, other transportation costs in country- $350, passport and other smaller expenses making up the difference

Additional Cost to Student:

PERU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

Questions:
Rene

Rosenbaum, Program Leader Rosenba5@anr.mus.edu Pat McKay, Assistant Leader

mckaypa1@msu.edu

Facebook: Peru Community Engagement Study Abroad, MSU Office of Study Abroad Thank you for your interest!
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