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For those who don't know me, my name is Raiza (Rye-sa) Noelia. Fun fact: My mom picked out my name from a novela (Spanish soap) and we later discovered that Raiza means female leader in Arabic and I'm a way nicer person than the Raiza from the novela. Thanks mom! haha
Helping others and spreading love and healing is something that is extremely important to me. My dream as a kid was to change the world and make a positive difference no matter how big or small and this is one of the reasons why this fundraiser means the world! We can make a difference for a family in Colombia <3
Together with your help we can raise $3,000 and build a home for a family in need! Just the fact that we can make that happen is truly amazing! The thing is, I can't do it without your help.
I know that sometimes we may think that there is nothing we can do to make a difference but as one of my favorite quotes explains "Individually we are one drop but TOGETHER we are an ocean!" and I believe that we can make this happen!
Now some of you may think, what is one home going to do when there are so many people that need homes? And this is where my starfish story comes in.
If you have time look up the "Boy and the Star fish story," Long story short a guy is walking on the beach and sees this boy tossing starfish into the ocean. He asks the boy what he's doing and the boy says that he's throwing the starfish back into the ocean so they don't die. The guy tells the boy that he can't possibly save them all because there are thousands on the beach and that the boy can't possibly make a difference. The boy looks down, frowning for a moment; then bends down to pick up another starfish, smiling as he throws it back into the sea. and he replies,
"I made a huge difference to that one!
We may not be able to help every single person out there with a need but at least when we raise $3,000 we know we are making a huge difference for a family! I don't know about you but to me that means something!
A contribution of any amount would be much appreciated!
I love you all and am grateful for all of your help on this journey!
Right now, families in this community live in slum conditions: often sleeping on the ground, vulnerable to disease, theft, and extreme weather conditions.
But together we can change this.
THE TRIP
- I am going to Colombia this May to build a home for a family living in the slums of Cartagena, Colombia
- My goal is to raise $3,000 for the home by Jan 31
- if I hit my goal, an impact travel collective called Journey covers my trip to build the home in-person (I cover my flight)
BEFORE (i.e. right now)
AFTER (i.e. this May)
THE IMPACT
- Funds will go to TECHO, a US-based 501c3 nonprofit
- TECHO was started 20 years ago and has built 100,000 homes throughout Latin America, in a sustainable and community-led approach
- This home will have a locking door and windows for security, solid roof and walls to protect from the elements, and a raised floor.
THE FUNDS
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$2550 goes to funding the home: build supplies, tools, day-of execution
- $300 goes to offsetting your on-the-ground costs like transportation, food, and hostels/hotels
- $150 goes to tech costs + transaction fees
- The value of my trip is $1490 + flight: if I hit my goal, all I pay is flight
- We will contribute a total of $30,000 to TECHO, stay at Colombian owned hotels, and support the local economy through sustainable and responsible travel.
THE SUPPORT (YOU!)
- on the right side of this page there are different amounts you can choose to give
- I humbly suggest $100 or more: this will make it possible for me to hit my goal with 30 friends giving
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Call or text me anytime with questions or ideas: I need your
help!
THE PARTNER
The company bringing me on this trip is called Journey: an impact travel collective with a mission to create a generation of travelers who address the needs of our world. To date Journeyers have funded and helped build over 100 homes in countries throughout Latin America, with trips that combine 2 days of service with 2 days of integration: a model that creates perspective shifts and builds empathy for others and the Self.
Learn more at wejourney.co.
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