The program I would really like to work with is called Tres Por Uno. This program allows Mexicans living abroad the opportunity to channel their resources into works of social impact that directly benefit their home communities. Every peso sent back home, the government will give tree pesos. My work with this community partner will entail ensuring the President's of the different states and continually finding new areas that need improvement that this program can fund. In addition, I will be assisting with filing documents as well as taking notes during meetings and phone conferences that take place. I will be reaching out to numerous families encouraging them to participate in this program. I will be dedicating my time every Friday from 8AM-12PM. It will take me about 28 minutes with no traffic to drive to their location located on Stevens Creek Blvd in San Jose. Some terms mentioned were that I needed to dress professionally and always look presentable. Also, I am to show up to work every morning with a smile. In regards to government affiliation, we work with numerous governments in Mexico to ensure the funds that are being sent are being used for the right reasons such as schools, roads, or utilities. Also, to keep in contact with them on a weekly basis that will allow us to get updates from them on what's really happening over there. I would really love to dedicate my time to this project because I really love what they are doing and I think it would be interesting to work with a government organization not in the United States. I feel like this organization can really make a difference in Mexico's residents' lives. I would really love to be a part of it. It's something I've never done before and I think it could be a great experience as well as opportunity. I have attached some links below with some more information:
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/migrant-hometown-associations-and-opportunities-development-global-perspective
http://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/24
http://www.marketplace.org/2007/11/07/economy/mexico-offers-3-1-ex-pats-money
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