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El Mundo para Puerto Morelos began in response to the devastation of hurricanes Wilma and Emily, and the struggles of a rapidly expanding community. We found a primary school of 700 students with only enough water to flush toilets twice a day, pregnant women with no money for vitamins or a healthy diet, clinics with mediocre supplies, schools with little or no supplies, and emergency responders with no safety equipment.
We responded, and still respond, to community needs by organizing and, supporting community activities and fund-raising events, supplying desperately needed supplies and equipment, and supporting special construction projects. Ninety five per cent of all donations go directly to these community needs, with five per cent to administrative costs.
For Schools:
- Computers
- Books, for all ages, in English and Spanish
- Reference books, maps
- Educational games, Spanish and Bi-lingual
- English/Bi-lingual instruction, all levels
- Sports, music, art, and band equipment
- Lab supplies and equipment
- First Aid Supplies
- School furniture, ceiling fans, storage units
- General office and school supplies
- Kitchen and cleaning supplies
- Tools for maintenance
For Medical and EMS:
- Examination and resuscitation equipment and supplies
- X-ray machine and supplies
- Paramedic supplies, stretchers, wheel chairs, crutches, splints
- General and obstetric medicines
- Training workshops and seminars for medical and emergency personnel
- First Aid and hygiene training for children and adults
- Currently, schools do not have enough classrooms, teachers, furniture/fixtures, or money for materials or repairs.
- Families cannot afford to provide a balanced diet, medical necessities, student uniforms or books.
- Medical clinics do not have enough staff to maintain consistent hours, and need supplies and equipment.
Firemen and EMTs need basic training and safety equipment, vehicles for firefighting, and an ambulance for emergencies.
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