But I can tell you that about $25,000 was raised from more than 200 donors for these student-led projects in three weeks.
And this is only the beginning - IYVS tells us that they plan to replicate this on campuses around the country - and then around the world!
UPDATE:
Here are the winners - check them out:
| Creating a Sustainable Water Initiative in Jazmin We will build a water treatment system with the community of Jazmín and work with its members to create and implement a water education campaign to ensure project sustainability and replicability. Learn more | | ||
Location: Costa Rica | Theme: Health | Need: $35,000 | ||||
| Project FOCUS: Art for AIDS Orphans in Uganda Empower youth with a voice to share their stories. This project connects AIDS orphans in Uganda with local and US artists through collaborative art projects and creative storytelling. Learn more | | ||
Location: Uganda | Theme: Education | Need: $28,000 | ||||
| HOPE HIV/AIDS: Fighting AIDS in Zimbabwe This project expands resources in Zimbabwean communities, where AIDS is a serious threat. The effort empowers people to fight the epidemic though focusing primarily on community-based action. Learn more | | ||
Location: Zimbabwe | Theme: Health | Need: $30,000 | ||||
| A community-run clinic in Sikoro for 28000 people This project will be providing some funding, accountability, institutional support, technical support and consulting to a community committee that is in charge of creating a clinic for basic care. Learn more | | ||
Location: Mali | Theme: Health | Need: $14,472 |
[GlobalGiving]