Ending Poverty in South and Central America by https://padlet.com/hunterchiong1/e6qe1nqq1bwxcd3h Team 2: Hunter Chiong, Edward Chor, Amina Chitaoui, & Jack Clark en-us 2024-12-02 19:05:58 UTC 2024-12-09 19:19:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Poverty and Drug-Related Violence in South and Central America hunterchiong1 https://padlet.com/hunterchiong1/e6qe1nqq1bwxcd3h/wish/3243300398 Poverty:

  • 30% live below the poverty line; over 50% in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Impact:

  • Limited access to education, healthcare, and safe living conditions.

  • Increased vulnerability to drug-related violence.

Empathy & Action:

  • Recognize affected individuals as striving for a better life.

  • Focus solutions on safety, health, and opportunity.

Drug-Related Issues:

  • Widespread violence and abuse.

  • Address as a health crisis, not just a crime.

Sustainable Alternatives:

  • Support agricultural alternatives to drug production.

  • Safer livelihoods reduce violence and boost economic stability.


]]> 2024-12-02 19:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hunterchiong1/e6qe1nqq1bwxcd3h/wish/3243300398 Defining The Problem hunterchiong1 https://padlet.com/hunterchiong1/e6qe1nqq1bwxcd3h/wish/3243304385 South and Central America face significant challenges with drug abuse, serving as both a hub for drug production and a region affected by the social, economic, and health consequences of addiction. The global drug trade, particularly in cocaine, marijuana, and synthetic drugs, exacerbates these issues.

Ideal: Thriving, safe communities free from drug abuse and violence.
Reality: High levels of drug abuse and related violence, including turf wars leading to injuries and fatalities.
Consequence: Broken families, addiction, and widespread psychological distress within communities.

This collaborative discussion highlighted the value of diverse perspectives in understanding complex issues. A key takeaway was the importance of a clear, specific problem statement to define the issue without prematurely suggesting solutions

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  • Change start with the young generations

    • Study done by the National Library of Medicine has shown that community based positive youth development program help the young individuals find their way out of poverty(86% of the participants led a better way of life by focusing on higher education). 

  • Ideas we started with: 

    • Educational programs in schools:

    • Work with prison systems to introduce inmates to a better way for life

    • Outreach programs: Provide support for the community to encourage their youth to choose a different path

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  • Community Outreach Program: operated by local leaders and provides support for individuals of all ages 

    • Mentorship: diversify their perspective 

    • Financial assistance: finding jobs and career guidance opportunities 

    • Shelters: Find host families and provide other spaces for emergencies

    • Rehab Program: partner up with rehab clinics around the area or invest in some if none are available

    Funding

    • Leverage social media platforms to raise awareness and funds

    • Providing Loan transparency programs for those interested in taking loans to build businesses

    • Partner up with companies for support

      • Ben N Jerry’s: supports nonprofits committed to social justice

      • Google: provides grants and technoogy resources,

      • Pfizer: Offer grants to support global health initiative

      • Government grants, NGOs, and international aid focused on combating poverty and drug-related issues.

      • Community engagement: Partner with local businesses and launch crowdfunding campaigns.

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  • Vision: Empower communities in Central and South America to break the cycle of poverty.

  • Design: A fixed, stable building providing housing, rehabilitation, and job training for alternative livelihoods.

  • 1st Location: Colombia

    • Colombia produces the highest amount of cocaine and heroine across the region. These drugs are known to be the most addictive.

      • Heroine and cocaine are notorious for their addictive potential. A few uses is all it takes for one to become dependent on them. (Bright View Health)

  • Cost: $ 500,000 including physical building and amenities

    • Use locally available materials to reduce costs and support the economy.

    • Sustainability: Incorporate eco-friendly and durable materials donated by NGOs or purchased at reduced rates

    • Impact:

      • Transforming lives by fostering stability and providing skills for sustainable livelihoods.

      • Breaking cycles of poverty through opportunities for recovery and prosperity.

    • Measure:

      • We expect to work with individuals longterm, +5years.

      • Success of our program will depend on factors such as

        • Recovered from drug use

        • Not involved in any crime

        • Discovered a passion and is actively pursuing it

        • Earning an income

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    • Job Creation

      • Generates employment opportunities

      • Provides income and improves living standards

    • Economic Growth

      • Increases productivity

      • Generates wealth and improves infrastructure

    • Innovation

      • Introduces new products, services, and technologies

      • Addresses local challenges and improves quality of life

    • Empowerment

      • Provides skills and resources to start businesses

      • Promotes financial independence and social mobility

    • Community Development

      • Solves social problems through social entrepreneurship

      • Enhances community welfare and creates lasting change

    • Access to Resources

      • Bridges gaps with capital, training, and networks

      • Helps communities thrive and overcome poverty

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  • Homicide and organized crime in Latin America ... (n.d.-b). https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/gsh/2023/GSH_2023_LAC_web.pdf

  • Poorest countries in South America 2024. (n.d.). https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/poorest-countries-in-south-america

  • Funding global health through grants. Pfizer. (n.d.). https://www.pfizer.com/about/programs-policies/grants

  • Duboz, C. (2024, April 27). Top 15 companies that donate to nonprofits [2024]. Top Corporate Giving Programs: 15 Companies That Donate to Nonprofits. https://www.zeffy.com/blog/companies-that-donate-to-nonprofits

  • BrightView. (2024, November 27). How fast can someone get addicted to heroin?https://www.brightviewhealth.com/latest-updates/how-fast-can-someone-get-addicted-to-heroin/

  • Top 4 addictive drugs in america (& why). Oxford Treatment Center. (2023, November 22). https://oxfordtreatment.com/substance-abuse/addictive-drugs/


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