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
                    P O BOX 154
                    MINONG, WI  54888
                    U.S.A    
                     or  Dr. Kent Shifferd  shifferd@centurytel.net