We were given the assignment of creating a community for 150 people with $1,500,000. The first aspect that was necessary was to gather facts and information and decide as a group what ideas we had for this community. After we made our list of ideas we then decided on what we thought was most important to implement in this new community. We decided that housing was definitely an essential. The next idea that we felt was a priority was a community center. This center is not only focusing on entertainment and fun, but also education and health needs. Next we decided to implement an energy system to power the houses, community center, and our last idea of a radio station. We feel that these were the most important aspects in making this new community a success.
             In the new community there is an overwhelming need for health care, supplies, and the simple basic necessity of everyday living. Through the $1,500,00 grant given through United Nations, the new community will be able to allocate the adequate health care needed by the community. Niger has a high infant mortality rate and basic medical complications, which makes up 80 percent of the direct cause of death, which could be prevented with improved access of pregnant woman to adequate medical facilities, before during and after delivery. The community will receive proper training on the need for contraceptive use to prevent HIV, AIDS, STD's and other life threatening diseases along with helping to prevent pregnancy.
             The community outreach center will be the center for community activities. The schooling of both children and adults will be held in this center. Literacy is the main priority for this community due to low literacy rates. This community center will also include a health services section. It will also serve as the center for religious services. The outreach center will serve as the core for community socialization.
             During the twice-a-month visits the ...