i'm five days from a project that i'm anticipating will change my life.

the facts:
honduras is one of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere – economically and socially :: 28% unemployment :: 53% of 7.5M people live below the poverty line :: per-capita GDP of $3,100, compared to USA at $43,800 and mexico at $10,700 :: 42% of population do not have access to safe drinking water :: 25% of hondurans are illiterate :: deterioration of family structure - 80% of birth certificates in 2006 did not name a father

the trash dump:
home to 1,000 adults and 250 kids :: covers acres of mountainous land and is a poorly run landfill :: overrun by vultures, dogs, cows—and humans :: people at dump scavenge through trash daily for food and recyclable materials to sell (avg. daily wage $3-4)
:: dump school has 150 kid enrolled this year, but can’t meet its budget

the need:
economic development

our goal:
identify possible new micro-businesses :: identify and recruit potential entrepreneurs :: help establish basic business plans and launch new enterprises :: media - tell the story of the trash dump community, in film and still images :: post-trip, edit film and develop images, use for fund-raising purposes :: raise money for AFE school operating budget(need $50,000 for 2008)

so stay tuned. this may be the opportunity that provides a clear direction for me to channel my energy!