Michigan State University XO Deployment Initiative: Zonkizizwe

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Mission Statement

We believe that the children of Zonkizizwe, South Africa have the potential to become community leaders. However, numerous challenges to their growth and development daily threaten their ability to realize this potential. Our approach to education in this difficult setting paraphrases the Chinese philosopher Laozi: to lead from behind, to provide good soil in which the seeds of knowledge and empowerment can grow.

Goal

To equip the children of the Vumundzuku-bya Vana (VVOCF) center with tools to create and learn through the OLPCorps program.

Team Members

Name Undergraduate Concentrations Primary Contributions
John Simpkins* International Relations, Sci/Tech/Env Public Policy Political Coordination, Technological Development
Alexandra Carter* Comparative Cultures and Politics, Intl Development Pedagogical Method Development
Alex Hill* International Relations, Global Area Studies: Africa Logistical Coordination
Ryan Hagen Journalism Public Relations/Fundraising

Team members traveling to Zonkizizwe are denoted by asterisks.

Proposal

Budget

A preliminary budget can be found here: File:Projected Budget MSUXODI.pdf.

VVOCF's Location

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