International ProjectIlse BarriosDiganto Choudhury

BackgroundHumanitarian project related to AfricaMeeting with Mr. Sharif spark our interest in

Southern Sudan

Rehab Nova Mission Statement“To produce a reproducible scheme for a self-

sustaining vocational and health center aimed at the disabled in Southern Sudan.

This center will provide the local population with training, education and healthcare

resources in order to reincorporate them to society”

It is assumed that 10% of the

Sudanese population are

disabled (WHO), although this is likely to be an under-estimate

Includes civilian victims from

years of conflict.

The first center will be built in the city of Bor.

PURPOSEAssist in the development of the Rehab

Nova International organization through:◦Fundraising ◦Raising awareness◦Collaboration with the design team

Later on:◦Amending of Rehab Nova’s constitution◦Changing executive plan of Rehab Nova◦Event-Civil Strife in Africa (Raise Awareness

of condition in Sudan)

Challenges Lack of accessibility of Mr. Sharif

Change in scope of project

Lack of information (Cancelled 3rd fundraiser)

Time management

Lack of urgency

Design TeamProfessor Mann’s Architecture for Health

Seminar Spring 2011: Assigned project Meetings every other Friday

Created a holistic project, including energy sustainability and agricultural

planPartnership with the Borlaug Institute

EventsFundraisers

◦Schlotzsky’s February 26th

March 23rd

(3rd date cancelled)

EventsCo-programmed

event with MSC Wiley Lecture Series

Former “Lost Boy” Reverend Agok Kuol talked about his experience.

Gave a historical background and presented the project.

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What is still going on?

Website Renovation

Constitution revising

Non-profit organization legal status

Where Do We Go From Here?

Marketing merchandise (Funding available through PANSA)

One Aggieland Conference, Fall 2011