Category: Humanitarian. Housing. Medical.
Education. Food Assistance.
Location: Mexico City, Mexico; Bogotá,
Colombia
Status: Non-profit
Method: Between the two locations above
described, there are approximately two (2) million homeless and
abandoned children ( "street kids"). They are starving,
in poor health, in need of clothing and need a permanent place
to stay where they can be provided with all of the necessities
in a nurturing environment.
Oakcrest Foundation will build modified
barracks-type housing where many of these children may stay until
the age of eighteen. They will be housed, four to a room (15’
x 15’) and will be clothed, fed, medically maintained and educated
through the high school level.
Facilities will be built in the area of
Mexico City, to accommodate up to 500 of these children, and in
Colombia, for the care of an additional 250 children. Some facilities
will be granted by the Governments of Mexico and Colombia. Undoubtedly
these facilities will require reconstruction. New facilities will
be built where and when required.
Both sites will be supported by a full
service mediacl clinic, built for the exclusive use of the project.
Further, educational facilities will be built for the furtherance
of the children’s education.
This project will actively seek the endorsement
and assistance of UNESCO, WHO and other United Nations organizations,
as well as religious organizations from Mexico, America and Europe.
Middle and upper level staff will undergo specialized training
that focuses on the physical and emotional needs of the children.
Job training will be given in various areas
beginning at the age of fourteen. This training will encompass
menial, sub-skilled and skilled occupations. Psychiatric evaluations
and treatment will be readily available, as we acknowledge that
the children bring a considerable amount of "emotional baggage"
with them. Spiritual growth and understanding will be encouraged
and placed under the auspices of the local church authorities
and other reputable religious organizations.
Financial: After the initial building and
hiring for Phase I (currently to be determined) of this project,
sufficient funds will be set back to provide for the majority
of support required. These funds will be re-entered into investment
programs as required. The current estimate (which includes facilities
support, medical, food, etc., and staff) for the support of one
(1) child for one (1) year, is Four thousand dollars ($4,000/yr).
