China's Choices
Choices that will have major global implications
There are no answers, just choices, this is one place to follow the choices that China makes. This nation of 1.3 billion people is faced with the daunting task of building on its 30 years of unprecedented economic development without further damage to its environment. How is it going to do this and how is that effort going to impact the rest of the world? ...learn more
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BLUE MOUNTAIN PROJECT [BMP]
BMP IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION CHARTERED IN THE U.S. AND WORKING IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF JAMAICA, HAGLEY GAP DISTRICT, TO BRING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND TO AUGMENT EDUCATION TO THE REGION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE. BMP OPERATES A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINIC, PROVIDES PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION INCLUDING HIV/Aids, NUTRITION, SANITATION. SIX MEDICAL TEAMS ANNUALLY FROM THE U.S. AUGMENT OUR JAMAICAN NURSE. WE ALSO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION, A SUMMER LEARNING CAMP, A LIBRARY, ADULT LITERACY, AND TWO FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO A U.S. COLLEGE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE DISTRICT. BMP OPERATES WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, THE E.U., AUSTRALIA AND ELSEWHERE. WE ALSO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AID AND HURRICAN RELIEF. BMP IS A REGISTERED 501 C 3 (NONPROFIT, TAX DEDUCTIBLE) ORGANIZATION OPERATING ON A BUDGET OF APPROXIMATELY $100,000/YR.
CONTACT BLUE MOUNTAIN PROJECT
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MINONG, WI 54888
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or Dr. Kent Shifferd shifferd@centurytel.net