Comments on: The Final Year? http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/ Haphazardly Trying to Make the World a Better Place. Inspired by my time as a student at the University of Notre Dame. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Final Week? | UP | uncultured project http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-38462 The Final Week? | UP | uncultured project Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:02:25 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-38462 [...] question is – am I going back for a break or for good? Back in January, I wrote that if I can’t sustain this project I’m gonna have to pack up in 12 months time. By “sustain” I want to do this in a way that doesn’t impoverish my parents. My [...] [...] question is – am I going back for a break or for good? Back in January, I wrote that if I can’t sustain this project I’m gonna have to pack up in 12 months time. By “sustain” I want to do this in a way that doesn’t impoverish my parents. My [...]

]]> By: Mara http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-16222 Mara Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:25:56 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-16222 Just so we know, how much per month are your living/operating expenses? How much would you need to keep UP going? Most importantly, how much does health insurance cost in Bangladesh- thats the one thing that you really really need (imo) that you dont have already. You cant help people if you get sick or hurt. Just so we know, how much per month are your living/operating expenses? How much would you need to keep UP going? Most importantly, how much does health insurance cost in Bangladesh- thats the one thing that you really really need (imo) that you dont have already. You cant help people if you get sick or hurt.

]]> By: The Hiatus is Over - Back in Bangladesh | the uncultured project http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-16150 The Hiatus is Over - Back in Bangladesh | the uncultured project Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:01:16 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-16150 [...] been a very bumpy ride getting back to Bangladesh. As I mentioned before, I probably have about a year’s worth of funds to continue this project. Instead of spending my time back home to edit videos, I tried to use the time to try and find [...] [...] been a very bumpy ride getting back to Bangladesh. As I mentioned before, I probably have about a year’s worth of funds to continue this project. Instead of spending my time back home to edit videos, I tried to use the time to try and find [...]

]]> By: Stella http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2419 Stella Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:28:33 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-2419 You certainly have a very interesting take on the belief that we can be the generation that ends extreme poverty and likely an academic understanding - why not apply for a fullbright or look into dosomething.org grants? You certainly have a very interesting take on the belief that we can be the generation that ends extreme poverty and likely an academic understanding – why not apply for a fullbright or look into dosomething.org grants?

]]> By: Christian Siegert http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 Christian Siegert Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:09:13 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-2265 How long can you continue until you go (totally) broke? By watching your videos I felt for the first time a connection to the people who receive help. This is your big advantage over large organisations: We can see to whom the money goes and why. It is not anonymous. We can see their joy. It feels like real one to one help. You should make use of this advantage. Judging from your comment your project either ends or has to take on a new direction. I suggest you become more professional. Found a charity, apply for tax exemption, start a program to directly address potential donors and build up a community of volunteer helpers (for administration, marketing, etc.). If you fail, well, you can say you tried and did your best. (And admittedly, it is quite a challenge.) If you don't try you will never know if it could have succeeded. I for one would like to help you to accomplish that. (E-mail me) How long can you continue until you go (totally) broke?

By watching your videos I felt for the first time a connection to the people who receive help. This is your big advantage over large organisations: We can see to whom the money goes and why. It is not anonymous. We can see their joy. It feels like real one to one help.

You should make use of this advantage. Judging from your comment your project either ends or has to take on a new direction. I suggest you become more professional. Found a charity, apply for tax exemption, start a program to directly address potential donors and build up a community of volunteer helpers (for administration, marketing, etc.).

If you fail, well, you can say you tried and did your best. (And admittedly, it is quite a challenge.) If you don't try you will never know if it could have succeeded.

I for one would like to help you to accomplish that. (E-mail me)

]]> By: Sarah_Davis http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2271 Sarah_Davis Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:48:35 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-2271 Christian has a good point. If you want to continue this project indefinitely, you might want to look into becoming a non-profit. I'm very involved with the Harry Potter Alliance and I know our upper-level staff have been going through the application process. I can try to get you in contact with them if you want. Otherwise, for the short term the Nerdfighters have been working on this for a few days: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=58339026829" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=58339026829</a> The event was only posted yesterday afternoon, but we already have over 30 people helping. Christian has a good point. If you want to continue this project indefinitely, you might want to look into becoming a non-profit. I'm very involved with the Harry Potter Alliance and I know our upper-level staff have been going through the application process. I can try to get you in contact with them if you want.

Otherwise, for the short term the Nerdfighters have been working on this for a few days:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=58339026829

The event was only posted yesterday afternoon, but we already have over 30 people helping.

]]> By: David Lopez http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2270 David Lopez Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:38:18 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-2270 maybe starting your own charity organization might help out. (for got the rest of the sentence lol) maybe starting your own charity organization might help out.
(for got the rest of the sentence lol)

]]> By: David Lopez http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2269 David Lopez Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:37:22 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-2269 I would keep my eyes open for possible sponsorship programs and inform you of them. i would hate to see this amazing project go down the drain. As Christian said I would keep my eyes open for possible sponsorship programs and inform you of them. i would hate to see this amazing project go down the drain. As Christian said

]]> By: Michael Warden http://uncultured.com/2009/01/06/the-final-year/comment-page-1/#comment-2268 Michael Warden Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:33:42 +0000 http://uncultured.com/?p=1338#comment-2268 A friend of mine did something similar to Uncultured some years back, only his target was the inner city youth of Mexico City. He got his support by enlisting a team of personal sponsors...basically, friends who pledged to send him a certain amount each month. He was able to work for three years in Mexico and did a lot of good with only three friends supporting him from the states. Could it be time for you to ask for more than just support for the work...but actually support for you personally? A friend of mine did something similar to Uncultured some years back, only his target was the inner city youth of Mexico City. He got his support by enlisting a team of personal sponsors…basically, friends who pledged to send him a certain amount each month. He was able to work for three years in Mexico and did a lot of good with only three friends supporting him from the states.

Could it be time for you to ask for more than just support for the work…but actually support for you personally?

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