Youth Island 2019 Summer International Trip
Youth Island NY is traveling to Uganda this summer to conduct health screenings, water well construction, and food drives. The team of eight students and a mentor aims to serve communities facing high undernourishment rates and poor healthcare access.
The useful part before the long read.
Youth Island NY is sending eight students and a mentor to Uganda for summer humanitarian services.
The team will conduct health screenings, construct water wells, and organize food drives.
Uganda faces a 39 percent undernourishment rate and significant healthcare challenges.
The campaign seeks $16,900 to fund health screenings, food drives, and Qurban donations.
Mission Overview
This upcoming summer, Youth Island NY will be traveling to Uganda, which has one of the world’s worst healthcare records and a 39 percent undernourishment rate. Such conditions can lead to physical and cognitive stunting, as well as poor academic performance.
Comprised of eight students and a mentor, Youth Island conducts health screenings, water well construction and food drives. Previously, they have offered these services to needy residents of Haiti and Tanzania.
Funding Needs and Impact
However, the group relies on donations in order to deliver these services. Their needs are as follows:
- 1Health screenings (3 days, treating 1,400 people): $5,000
- 2Food drive (will feed 1,500 people): $5,000
- 3Qurban (will feed 300 families): $6,900
Total: $16,900
Help Youth Island NY deliver these services by donating to this campaign. Your contribution will help feed families, provide clean water and promote good health.