picture of now: angola

Angola is a country in the south of Africa. Like most African countries, Angola is a war-torn nation and just recently in 2002 started rebuilding their nation. Today it is run by a mulitparty presidential regime (not entirely divorcing itself from a dictatorship). Because of high oil prices and the demand for oil, Angola is making some money through selling oil world wide. However, the nation has 40.5% of the population living below the poverty line and because of the 27 year civil war, most of the country's infrastructures are still yet to be established. This is why most of the food must be imported even though 85% of the labor force occupation is agriculture. Angola is also facing environmental issues such as soil erosion, deforestation, and water shortage. Additionally, for communications, there are only 6 television broadcasting stations and until 2005, the telephone company was a monopoly demanding absurd prices for phone services. Due to the country's reconstruction and because the country itself is poor, not much money is shown going towards charity. However many charities have been formed and aided Angola such as SOS Children's Villages and Pavarotti & Friends where the great tenor hosts a concert and all the proceeds benefit Angola.

fourth quadrant

This is our most unlikely quadrant. Although the US economy has been stagnant for a while, the economy does not seem to be getting any worse. Of course the US has yet to recover and money is and always will be an issue. Many workers have been laid off and many families have become homeless. However, this does not stop the nation to shut down all production. As we speak many different ideas and technologies are being introduced and suggested in order to make every day life easier. With all of these materials there are always commercials, advertisements, and ways to access information. Because the advancement of technology will not be diminished any time soon, this quadrant will possibly never happen. Unless we add in a wild card. The only way the spread of awareness will cease is when the US becomes a dictatorship and takes control of all aspect of the media. Then the information that is fed to the citizens will be limited and biased.

work cited

Works Cited
"AllAfrica.com: Mozambique: Japanese Donation for Three Schools." AllAfrica.com: Home. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"Angolan Charity: Sponsor a Child in Angola." SOS Children: Child Sponsorship Charity. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
"Charities." Www.station.lu. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"CIA - The World Factbook -- Angola." Welcome to the CIA Web Site Central Intelligence Agency. 24 Mar. 2010. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
"CIA - The World Factbook -- Japan." Welcome to the CIA Web Site Central Intelligence Agency. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
CVSP. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
The Embassy of the Republic of Angola. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
IRFF :: International Relief Friendship Foundation. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"The Japan Foundation About Us Designated Donations Program." Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"Japan's Telecommunications Industry (Market Research Report, Pdf-file)." Eurotechnology Japan KK - Mergers and Acquisitions and Japan Strategy Consulting since 1997. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"Luxembourg : Economy Statistics and Industry Reports on Reportlinker." Find Industry Reports, Company Profiles and Market Statistics on Reportlinker. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"Luxembourg Economy." Expedited Visas, Visa Applications, Rush Passport, Passports, Travel. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"Luxembourg Luxembourg Charities Guide Find a Charity to Donate or Volunteer for Child Elderly Homeless Organizations and More." Charities Guide and News Find a Charity to Donate or Volunteer for Child Elderly Homeless Organizations and More. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"Managua Nicaragua Charities Guide Find a Charity to Donate or Volunteer for Child Elderly Homeless Organizations and More." Charities Guide and News Find a Charity to Donate or Volunteer for Child Elderly Homeless Organizations and More. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
"MOFA: Japanese Economy." Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA). Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
"PAVAROTTI & FRIENDS for Angola World's Greatest Tenor Hosts Charity Concert for ANGOLAN REFUGEES Tuesday, May 28, 2002 in Parco Novi Sad, Modena, Italy | Business Wire | Find Articles at BNET." Find Articles at BNET | News Articles, Magazine Back Issues & Reference Articles on All Topics. 28 May 2002. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
"Shakira Reveals Global Charity Plans." Charities Guide and News Find a Charity to Donate or Volunteer for Child Elderly Homeless Organizations and More. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .
"UNDEF | Japanese Donation Bolsters U.N. Democracy Fund." Welcome to the United Nations: It's Your World. Web. 02 Apr. 2010. .
Welcome to Si a La Vida. Web. 01 Apr. 2010. .

Managua, Nicaragua

Managua, Nicaragua, the nation's capital, is the second most populous city in Central America. Meanwhile, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Americas by most economic standards. Since 48% of the population live below the poverty threshold, these citizens are less likely to donate money and time to support others. Indeed, 79.9% of the inhabitants live on less than $2 a day. Based on these statistics, the majority cannot afford such luxuries as televisions and computers, making them less accessible to advertisements. At the same time, the country's capital is flourishing economically so most of its people are relatively wealthy. The types of communication media that they come in contact with include: television, radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines, and Internet-based websites. Incidentally, freedom of speech is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of Nicaragua. As such, there is no official state censorship of the media. Despite the varying socioeconomic sections of the overall population, people in Nicaragua still participate in global charities. While most of them are domestic to support their own people, there are several large organizations such s "Si A La Vida" that provide overseas aid. Nicaragua's participation may be moderate, but that is justified because the country has many of its own struggles to overcome first.

Picture of Now - Nicaragua (websites)

Media in Nicaragua

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_Nicaragua

The Media of Nicaragua consist of several different types of communications media: television, radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines, and Internet-based Web sites.^[1]

Freedom of speech is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of Nicaragua. The is no official state censorship of the media in Nicaragua.^[2]

US charities created to help the people in Nicaragua (receivers)

Proyecto Laguna

http://www.proyectolaguna.com/

Poverty in Nicaragua

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua#Poverty

By most economic measures, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Americas.^[80][81][82] Nicaragua's nominal GDP stands at 6.554 for 2009 and increasing to 8.532 by 2014.^[83]Nicaragua's GDP (PPP) 16.709 billion and the GDP per capita is $1,028 for Nicaragua.^[84] By 2014 it is estimated that Haiti's GDP PPP would increase to 14.642 versus Nicaragua's 20.650.^[85]

According to the CIA Fact Book, inflation averaged 8.1% from 2000 through 2006. As of 2007, Nicaragua's inflation stands at 9.8%. The World Bank also indicates moderate economic growth at an average of 5% from 1995 through 2004. In 2005 the economy grew 4%, with overall GDP reaching $4.91 billion. In 2006, the economy expanded by 3.7% as GDP reached $5.3 billion. As of 2008, it stands at $6.5 billion.

According to the PNUD, 48% of the population in Nicaragua live below the poverty line^[86], 79.9% of the population live with less than $2 per day^[87], unemployment is 3.9%, and another 46.5% are underemployed (2008 est.). As in many other developing countries, a large segment of the economically poor in Nicaragua are women. In addition, a relatively high proportion of Nicaragua's homes have a woman as head of household: 39% of urban homes and 28% of rural homes. According to UN figures, 80% of the indigenous people (who make up 5% of the population) live on less than $1 per day.^[88] According to the FAO, 27% of all Nicaraguans are suffering from undernourishment; the highest percentage in Central America.

Si A La Vida (Yes! To Life) - Overseas Aid

http://www.charity-charities.org/Nicaragua-charities/Managua-1464005.html

http://asalv.org/

Si A La Vida- Nicaragua Charity Profile

¡Sí a la Vida! (Yes! to Life) began in 1994 when Jonathan Roise, a Seattle Quaker*, and Nicaraguan social activist Mercedes Guido first befriended homeless, glue-sniffing boys in the big Montenegro Public Market in Managua. When a number of the kids responded, choosing to leave the street life and give up "the glue," neighbors in the barrio offered food and support. Cash donation from U.S. and British friends enabled Jonathan and the local volunteers to establish ¡Sí a la Vida!'s small center, Casa Nuevo Amanecer (New Sunrise House).

Now, with generous gifts, large and small, of caring friends, ¡Sí a la Vida! is expanding its Managua center to serve more kids from the streets. A second center for older youth is located on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua, where ¡Sí a la Vida! has acquired land for new facilities and a farm. The first building, a dormitory and dining hall, is completed. Eighteen boys are now residing at this new building, which has been named Casa José María in honor of a Spanish friend and benefactor of the project A new dormitory is planned and we expect construction to begin early in 2006.

Increased Money Donated, Increased Social Awareness

This is for fleshing out the "increased money donated, increased social awareness" quadrant:

A few decades later when the economy of the United States flourishes again, more people will hold higher paying, more secure jobs with better benefits. When they financially stable enough to support themselves and their families, they are more willing to donate a portion of their money and time to help others who are less fortunate. At the same time, affluent individuals with higher income can afford luxuries such as televisions and computers with Internet. Having access to these technologies means that these people have the potential to be exposed to more advertisements. Global charities will utilize the media to promote their cause and recruit volunteers. Meanwhile, businesses will also experience the economic boom. As a result, they will have more capital to spend on innovative promotions. For example, they can sponsor a charity event or donate a hefty sum to an organization. They can expand and advertise their active participation to attract the attention of potential consumers who are conscientious of helping the needy.

Overseas charity based in Nicaragua called Si A La Vida

http://asalv.org/

archive of charities in Nicaragua

http://www.charity-charities.org/Nicaragua-charities/Managua-1464005.html

Economic state of Nicaragua

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua#Poverty

Recent Natural Disaster

Here are some info about the recent disaster in Chile:
Early Warning
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35617640/ns/world_news-chile_earthquake/
Chile President begs for help
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35615455/ns/world_news-chile_earthquake/?GT1=43001
Ways people can help
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35618451/ns/world_news-americas/?GT1-43001

These are articles (written last year) that talks about how the recession affects charities:
http://www.trickleup.org/about/PDFs/Chron_of_Phil_Global_Charities_42309.pdf
http://www.globalpolicy.org/component/content/article/176/31499.html

An organization called DEA aiming to promote the education of global issues:
http://www.dea.org.uk/

An organization that happens to keep their charities running despite the recession:
http://www.mjm.bm/assets/files/uploads/Charities_article.pdf

Action towards combating world hunger through multiple methods of finance:
http://www.oecdobserver.org/news/fullstory.php/aid/1387/Funding_the_fight_against_global_poverty.html

More Research

HIGH SCHOOL HAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR MINIMUM 45 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ARE INTERESTED IN STUDENTS WHO ACTIVELY VOLUNTEER TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY

ADVERTISEMENTS RECRUITING JOB-SEEKERS AROUND THE WORLD TO HELP NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

http://www.globalcharityjobs.co.uk/

FEDERAL LEGISLATION IN THE US EXEMPTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM PAYING TAXES

American Government by James Q. Wilson and John J. DiIulio, Jr. (AP Gov textbook)

GLOBAL CHARITY FOUNDATION - improves access to healthcare in rural areas; enahnces educational opportunities, sponsoring economical and psychological support

http://www.global-charity-foundation.org/

GLOBAL NEWS - MEDIA COVERAGE

(Ex: newspapers like L.A. Times, magazines like Time, news broadcast channels like ABC, NBC, and CNN, radio stations)

Works Cited

"Charities Feel the Pinch During Economic Crisis | Online NewsHour | December 25, 2008 |." PBS. 25 Dec. 2008. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

Fletcher, Dan. "Michael Jackson's "We Are the World": 25 Years Later for Haiti - TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. 01 Mar. 2010. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"Living: Begging: To Give or Not to Give - TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. 05 Sept. 1988. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"NOVA Online | Flood! | Dealing with the Deluge." PBS. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

"Our History." Ronald McDonald House Charities. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

Rosen-Molina, Mike. "MediaShift . How Charities Harness Social Media to Raise Awareness, Money |." PBS. 28 Apr. 2009. Web. 25 Feb. 2010. .

Walsh, Bryan. "Aftershock - The Haiti Earthquake - TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. 21 Jan. 2010. Web. 26 Feb. 2010. .

Walsh, Bryan. "Charities Are Bracing for a Long, Hard Winter." TIMES Magazine. CNN, 10 Oct. 2008. Web. 25 Feb. 2010. .

Accountability

Christina Chung - Archivist of "drivers" of change; did research on different options for the axes; coordinated meetings and led discussions; searched for and emailed various teachers and college professors, requesting them to be our oracle

Angela Hwang - Bibliographer who collects sources and links them to findings; researched recent news articles to find information that is relevant to our topic

June Liu - Archivist of predetermined "givens"; researched background information of global charities and the different possible scenarios; helped create the poster board

Erika Tsang - Story weaver; organized the information into four distinct scenarios; helped create the poster board

We all contributed to the overall research of Global Charities. During our frequent meetings, also do a lot of discussion, analyzing and synthesizing the information we have discovered.

Archived List of Drivers

1. Economy - People living in a booming economy will be more willing to donate their time and money to help others who are less fortunate. It can also mean a surplus of goods that can be sent to impoverished communities. On the other hand, in a recession or a depression, individuals are more likely to be struggling to make ends meet themselves. They will tend to focus their time on their work or looking for better-paying job, and spend their money on rent and other basic necessities.

2. Technology - An increase in technology correlates with increased awareness. News can be quickly spread to many people around the world through media such as the Internet, TV broadcast, periodicals, and radio. Also, more advancements in technology means more competition, rendering the cost of utilizing these resources to become lower.

3. Support from Eminent Individuals - Having well-known individuals sponsor a cause appeals to ethos. They can be experts in their field like scientists ad researchers, elected officials from the government, media correspondents, or even celebrities.

4. Media Coverage - What reporters and editors choose to broadcast plays a significant role in affecting public opinion. They serve as a guide of what issues are important and deserve attention.

5. Natural Disasters (wildcard) - When tragedy strikes, people become more aware of related issues and potential problems. Natural disasters like tsunamis and earthquakes can also destroy a community by annihilating all the businesses and agriculture in the area. If severe enough, this kind of destruction can alter the nation's output and GDP, which will negatively affect the economy.

6. Terrorist Attacks/War (wildcard) - Resources will be funneled away from other areas to concentrate in national defense. Allocating large sums of money to military endeavors will mean tightening funds to other needs.

axis

I know that we have our axis down but Ms. Wylie said that we should brain storm right?
But one of the axis will definitely be money/economy.
We would like to go with awareness (media)
but there are other options such as:

location (in the jungles of Vietnam it is easy to die from all the insects/animals/etc. and it is hard to reach those places)

government (places like North Korea people are not really allowed to visit/help out etc.)

natural disasters (self explanatory)

employees/volunteers


& we said that our "wild card"(s) were natural disasters, terrorist attacks, etc.

hello

Hello. I hope this works!!!

Oracle

MS. NIELSEN SAID YES!!!

NEED YOUR INPUT:
i'm looking at our local american red cross chapter for someone to contact. who do you think would be the right choice? i've cut out some of their biography details. focus on their experience and credentialsmy gut instinct is connie chavira, but what do you think about the others?

1. Connie Chavira
Emergency Services Specialist
Connie Chavira has been working for the Red Cross since 1980 in the Emergency Services and Services to Armed Forces departments.Connie is the lead staff support for Emergency Services Operations. She oversees the Disaster Action Team, Client Casework, Canteen, Mass Care/Feeding, Duty officers, Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health Services and First Aid stations

2. Ron Bolding
As president and chief executive officer of Inter Valley Health Plan, Ronald H. Bolding provides his strategic vision and expertise to one of the region’s leading Medicare Advantage health insurers. In 2006, Ronald joined Inter Valley Health Plan, a $130 million not-for-profit HMO based in Pomona, and has seen the company through years of stability and success. He also serves on the company’s board of directors.. With nearly three decades of management and executive level experience in the HMO business and health care fields, Additionally, his career profile includes extensive manufacturing and operations experience gained with Johnson & Johnson and American Hospital Supply. Ronald is active in community service and in faith-based organizations. Ronald received dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and history

3. Mike Seder
Treasurer
Mike Seder is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Fairplex in Pomona, California. He has served in this capacity since 1989. He oversees all financial activities for Fairplex and the Los Angeles County Fair, the Sheraton Suites Fairplex, Barretts Equine Sales, and four non-profit organizations located on property. Mr. Seder became a Board member of the Pomona Valley Chapter in 1990 and served as its Board Chair from 2002 - 2004. He received his undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College and graduate business degree from Claremont Graduate School. He is married with three children.

remember our phase 1 write up is due by the end of this week (or is the next?) so should we split up the work?
an idea:
1. "picture of now"
2. identify key trends and driving forces of the past, and projections of the future
3. identifications of jobs and interview oracle
4. create scenario and do research on drivers that lead to trends, scan environment for uncertainties and predetermined "givens"(look in your packet for further info)

since i'm finding the oracle, can i do #3? no one has responded yet so i will send out some more emails. i'm thinking of one more from UCLA, 1-2 from PCC (might be easier to get a response), and maybe 1 from a big global charity like American Red Cross

As for the jobs, i'd like to the archivist of drivers. and remember that nothing's absolute. we'll all be working together as a story weaver, but think of it as being the Captain story weaver ;)

Our Topic: Global Charities

Ok, our topic is "Global Charities" now that we have our topic we need to start collecting information and posting it on our wikispace.

Welcome

Yay, we don't have our topic yet, but hi everybody! XD