Together Works Society, Annual General Meeting February 27th, 2017
President’s Report
Together Works Society, Annual General Meeting February 27th, 2017
President’s
Report
Our Mission:
“Working to improve the quality of life of people living in poverty in Nicaragua through
Our
Mission: healthcare and economic opportunity while
education,
“Working
to improve
the quality
of life of people living in poverty in Nicaragua through education,
promoting
a sustainable
environment.”
healthcare and economic opportunity while promoting a sustainable environment"
Dear Friends,
Dear Friends,
It has been my honor to serve as President for Together Works Society since February 24th, 2016.
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environmental
being of the communities
we social-cultural,
serve. I would like
to express
since
well
being
of
the
communities
we
serve.
I
would
like
to
express
my
sincere
gratitude
and heartfelt
gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our board of directors, our team in Nicaragua, volunteers
and
thanks
to
our
board
of
directors,
our
team
in
Nicaragua,
volunteers
and
our
valued
donors.
I am
our valued donors. I am proud to share key accomplishments in 2016.
proud to share key accomplishments in 2016.
MEDICAL CLINIC, JIQUILILLO
MEDICAL
ProvidedCLINIC,
medicalJIQUILILLO
support, maternal care, vaccinations and education to reduce infant, child and
Provided
medical
support,
maternal
care,
and education
to reduce
infant, child
and
maternal mortality
rates.
70 per cent
of vaccinations
the patents treated
were women
and children.
Staffed
maternal
mortality rates.
70 per
ofoperated
the patients
treated
were
women
children. Staffed
by
by two Nicaraguan
nurses,
thecent
clinic
4 days
a week
serving
theand
communities
of
two
Nicaraguan
the Padre
clinic operated
Jiquililllo,
Los nurses,
Zorros and
Ramos. 4 days a week serving the communities of Jiquililllo, Los
Zorros
and
Padre
Ramos.
Health
issues
can
dramatically impact families’ daily living activities to support themselves.
Health
issues
can
dramatically
families’ dailyto
living
activities
to support
themselves.
Better
Better health support
leads toimpact
better opportunities
alleviate
the impacts
of poverty.
Number
health
support
leads 1,600
to better opportunities to alleviate the impacts of poverty.
of patients
served:
Number of patients served: 1,600
DENTAL CLINIC, JIQUILILLO
DENTAL
CLINIC,
JIQUILILLO
Provided
two dental
clinics (August & December) for the communities of Jiquilillo, Los Zorros
Provided
two
dental
clinics
December)
for
theproject’s
communities
of Jiquilillo,
Zorros and
and Padre Ramos. Led by (August
Dr. Jerry&Isenberg,
this
pilot
goalwas
to set upLos
a permanent
Padre
Ramos.
Led by
Isenberg,
this
pilot project’s
goal was
set up
a permanent
dental
dental
operatory
atDr.
theJerry
Medical
clinic in
Jiquilillo.
Dr. Isenberg
andtoPort
Perry
Dental donated
operatory
at the
Medical clinic
in Jiquilillo.
Dr. Isenberg
and Port
Perry Dental
donatedwhich
and funded
and funded
equipment,
instruments
and sundry
necessary
to establish
this venture,
equipment,
instruments
and
sundries
necessary
to
establish
this
venture,
which
offers
volunteer
offers volunteer dentists the opportunity to serve and provide regular, sustainable dental care
dentists
opportunity
to serve
and provide
regular,
care for
our communities.
for ourthe
communities.
Our
third clinic
is scheduled
forsustainable
March 30th.dental
Volunteer
dentist:
Dr. Susan
Our
third
clinic
is
scheduled
for
March
30th.
Volunteer
dentist:
Dr.
Susan
Baker
from
Atlanta,
USA
Baker from Atlanta, USA
Number
of of
patients
served
during
the
two
clinics:
170170
Number
patients
served
during
the
two
clinics:
EL LIMONAL, SOUP KITCHEN, CHINANDEGA GARBAGE DUMP
Provided nutritious meas with the help of volunteers in service, delivery and funding. Over the 12
months period, 26 groups of volunteers sponsored and delivered a nutritious meal to approximately
300 people each time. On average, 2 meals per month. Number of meals served: 7,860
VILLA NUEVA ESPERANZA HOUSE BUILDING PROJECT
Provided safe and affordable housing with latrines for 8 families in need, directly impacted by climate
change. These homes were built with the help of volunteers between May – November 2016.
Number of homes built: 8 – (29 people)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE, JIQUILILLO & VILLA NUEAVA ESPERANZA
Provided comprehensive English language instruction to students ages 5 and older through a
combination of teacher-led lessons, youth-led projects, and conversational opportunities with the
support of English-speaking volunteers. Thanks to Teresa Craig, Anna Bradshaw and Sandra Shimmin
for their dedication and commitment in providing high-quality English language training and assisting
a smooth transition between teachers.. Number of students participated daily in 4 classes: 40
TURTLE HATCHERY – EDUCATION AWARENESS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Provided education and protection of endangered sea turtles in partnership with the community of
Punta Venecia. Built turtle hatchery and worked with local families and poachers to provide earning
potential. Number of baby turtles released: 5,860
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SPEROWAY
Entered into a strategic partnership with Speroway, a Canadian Registered Charity, in operation since
2004. Agreements were finalized in November 30th 2016 between Speroway, Together Works Society and
Gerry Caseres, Director in Nicaragua. In August 2016. Ken Forbes, President of Speroway visited our
projects in Jiquilillo and witnessed first hand how the lives of so many families are being transformed
through our efforts. Discussions resulted in a collaborative partnership agreement that provides
significant and multiple benefits to all stakeholders. Donations supporting Jiquilillo projects through
Speroway are eligible for charitable tax receipts, which was a key objective set out by our board to
accomplish this past year. Together Works Society’s focus on advocacy, marketing and fundraising will
support all Speroway/Jiquilillo projects and initiatives.
I strongly believe that TOGETHER, we will continue making a difference and strengthen our abilities
in creating lasting impacts in the communities we serve. It has been a privilege working with each and
everyone of you and I look forward to an exciting year filled with passion, love and commitment to serve
the beautiful people of Nicaragua.
Sincerely,
Mary Lendway, President