Current Projects:

4theWorld’s’ USA volunteers, along with Belizean students and the community members from the village of Duck Run III and other communities in the Spanish Lookout area, will begin volunteering many weekends to build a feeding center for the school children at the Hidden Paradise School in Spanish Lookout.

This project will advance the health and nutrition of current students and encourage enrollment of new students living outside the village. The feeding center will also provide shelter through adverse weather, especially during hurricanes which are devastating to the people of Belize. Having a feeding center at Hidden Paradise School will make summer school programs possible and will increase participation at 4theWorld’s Introduction to Computers courses at the computer center built in 2005-2006 by 4theWorld.

Please contact admin@4theworld.org or call (919) 278-7584 for more information.

4theWorld is working towards the long-term sustainability of Computer Learning Programs within primary school systems and local communities. There are eight schools within the Cayo District and one school in Guatemala collaborating on this project with 4theWorld, along with parents, teachers, the 4theWorld Club at Belize University, and volunteers from the local villages. This project will be replicated over other districts with the development of computer and ESL curriculums that will be implemented in stages. The fundraising goal is $14,000 USD which covers shipping costs of the 40-foot containers as well as school building upgrades and security improvements.

This is a unique sponsorship opportunity for a Company, University, or international donor to contribute directly or conduct fundraising events to raise the much needed funds to facilitate the shipment of computers for these nine schools in Belize and Guatemala.

Please contact admin@4theworld.org or call (919) 278-7584 for more information.

4theWorld’s USA volunteers, along with Filipino American Students and the members from four indigenous communities, will begin volunteering to develop the Education Improvement Project and build classrooms and a library for the school children from under-developed, remote communities in the Philippines which were devastated in last November’s typhoon and massive mudslides. Many people were affected as many villages were completely buried in debris, leaving hundreds of people missing and high numbers of orphaned children.

The first phase of the project involves obtaining resources to improve the education system, which currently consists of a teacher in a bamboo hut amid many children who are eager to learn. Our School in a Box Program will ship basic school supplies such as books, paper, pencils, art materials, etc. to the student in the Philippines. 4theWorld is also partnering with students in the US to create other learning materials such as flash cards, games and activities which will be included in the shipment.

Each shipment of supplies costs approximately $10,000 USD. There are many current projects in schools, churches, and villages in desperate need for these items. Volunteer opportunities include calling companies, organizations, universities and student groups for fundraising and generating awareness of 4theWorld for this project. Please contact 4theWorld to get involved in helping the wonderful people of the Philippines and the School in a Box Program!

"Be the Change others talk about."

Please contact admin@4theworld.org or call (919) 278-7584 for more information.

4theWorld’s project at Buena Vista School has an urgent need. This school is one of the poorest in all of Belize, and has serious safety issues that put young children in danger on a daily basis. Four children and one adult were recently injured when a stairway collapsed as they tried to enter the upstairs classroom. Fortunately none of these injuries cause serious injury or loss of life.

We invite your participation with this project to rebuild the three classrooms and library in order to offer a chance for children to learn in a safe environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals, corporations, organizations, and universities to turn around the lives of many children who are very eager to learn in a safe school.

The new structure made of concrete and bricks would provide a hurricane shelter for the community of Buena Vista in the event of severe weather conditions. This essential project will benefit many children for years to come and change Buena Vista School from being the schoolhouse in worst condition into one of the best in Cayo.

The project cost is $35,000 USD.

Please contact admin@4theworld.org or call (919) 278-7584 for more information.

4theWorld’s USA volunteers, along with Sudanese Students and the community members from the town of Mading Aweil, are developing the Education Improvement Project to build classrooms and a library for school children from under-developed, remote communities in Sudan.

Phase 1 consists of obtaining resources to improve the education system which currently consists of a teacher with a slate or chalk board and a group of children sitting under a tree. Our School in a Box Program will ship basic school supplies such as books, paper, pencils, art materials, etc. to the student in the Sudan. 4theWorld is also partnering with students in the US to create other learning materials such as flash cards, games and activities which will be included in the supplies shipment.

Phase 2 involves building a new structure which will house medical staff and educators who will provide basic health care education and vaccinations to village residents. The students and teachers are also in need of books, school supplies, and computers to facilitate optimal conditions for learning.

Many of the students, as well as parents and friends, are going to work many hard hours to improve circumstances for the community's children. Together the people of these communities will demonstrate true teamwork and appreciation for the volunteer experience. When completed, this new building will be a safe haven and will serve as the Community Center for all community education programs and health resources.

Get involved in rebuilding Sudan! The building project total cost is $50,000 USD.

School in a Box Program cost is $10,000 USD per shipment of educational supplies.

Please contact admin@4theworld.org or call (919) 278-7584 for more information.

Creating a Youth Center in Cameroon will enable girls who have dropped out of school to receive formal training as a seamstress, and provide opportunities for education, peer support initiatives, and special health programs such as AIDS and HIV awareness. 4theWorld is providing a container of equipment including sewing machines, computers, books and other educational materials which will also go to two local primary schools in Cameroon.

Project cost $12,000 USD per shipment of educational supplies. Contact 4theWorld to become part of making Cameroon a better place for youth!

Please contact admin@4theworld.org or call (919) 278-7584 for more information.