Wednesday, March 31, 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.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Picture of Now - Nicaragua (websites)
Media in Nicaragua
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_NicaraguaThe 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
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.
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.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
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
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
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)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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. .
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