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Mir Pace International
(World Peace International) 
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October 2006 Newsletter
A Volunteer Humanitarian Aid and Development Organization Our Mission: To provide worldwide humanitarian relief and development programs in order to reduce vulnerability, alleviate human suffering, and restore the self-sufficiency and livelihoods of disaster-affected populations, while fostering cultural understanding and volunteerism through International High School Mission (IHSM) programs. |
| “Be the change you wish to see in the world” ~Gandhi~ |
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We are so grateful for the privilege to be your hands as we reach out to our needy neighbors, and want to extend our sincere gratitude to you for your continued support of our work. We hope you enjoy this issue, and we hope that you will continue to be inspired to help us in our efforts to serve the poor throughout the world, while also fostering youth volunteerism!
We have just about met our fundraising goal for 2006! However, we continue our efforts to raise much-needed
funds in order that we may build and expand our programs in 2007. We depend on your generous support.
Mir Pace International is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your charitable contribution is deeply appreciated and is tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Mir Pace's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of John O'Neill to its Board of Directors. John is a Manager in the National Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Group of Deloitte & Touche LLP. He received his B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. John has worked with inner city troubled youth in Baltimore, Maryland, and is currently active in the Catholic Charities Young Professionals Group and the Catholic Young Adults of Charlestown. We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Jovin Bampabula to our Board of Advisors. Father Jovin is a
native of Tanzania and works in the Rulenge Diocese of Tanzania. Being native of this area, Father brings a
wealth of knowledge and experience to Mir Pace as we continue our development programs in Tanzania.
We would like to announce our own specially designed "Peace Bracelet." The purchase
and wearing of one of these hand made bracelets is a way to signify that you share our ideals of peace, both within and
among all nations and peoples. Mir Pace International is a living instrument in the service of peace and
this bracelet reminds us of our permanent commitment to peace. To purchase your bracelet,
please click here.
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 On July 22, 2006, Mir Pace held its
2nd Annual Paddle for Poverty kayak race. Unlike last year, the weather was a constant threat, yet
we enjoyed a tremendous turnout and raised nearly $3,000.00 for our IHSM Tanzania program!!
To read about and view images of this event, please click here.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and race participants!!
With the help of family and friends, our young volunteers prepared for their African
experience well in advance of our trip by raising funds and collecting donated goods to be distributed during our trip.
Some of their efforts included obtaining a massive amount of invaluable medical supplies and equipment from
an extraordinarily generous doctor in Sharon, MA, and toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss from several
dental suppliers. Some of our volunteers also walked up and down Hingham's 4th of July
Parade route, in scorching temperatures, selling bottled water to raise funds for the people of Tanzania.
From April 12 - 20, IHSM volunteers will assist the Missionaries of Charity Fathers and the local community in a weeklong program that includes building cinderblock homes for mountain families, assisting a collaborative of local weavers in improving and expanding their products and sales, preparing and serving meals at a day shelter for the elderly population, and visiting the local schools. 
From July 19 through August 9,
IHSM volunteers will work in the northwest region of Tanzania, the Kagera District, assisting local
communities in the construction of water harvesting and sanitation systems, interior repair and improvement
projects at a rural medical clinic, assisting at a shelter for street children, and visiting the local schools.
Knowledge of the Swahili language is NOT required!
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