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the above video is from Atiak. Handshakes in local culture are a sign of respect, friendship and good fellowship
HELP US GET REFUGEE WOMEN & CHILDREN HOME.
Caleb’s Hope is a registered non-profit working with vulnerable women and children in Atiak, Northern Uganda.
Background:
Northern Uganda experienced the longest running civil war in Africa between the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF). LRA leader, Joseph Kony, believed he was guided by the Holy Spirit to cleanse the region of suffering. What this meant to him was genocide.
The LRA conducted nightly massacres where villages were burnt to the ground and the villagers slaughtered or gruesomely mutilated. Kony also abducted thousands of children to build his army of child soldiers and to serve as sex slaves. Northern Uganda is still reeling from the damage. Millions fled to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.
Present:
Of the thousands of abducted children, former child soldiers, sex slaves and orphans, many live in the IDP camps, some have returned to their villages only to be shunned by suspicious elders, and others are still serving the LRA in hiding in the Congo. Uganda’s communities were destroyed by the war and are still ravaged by HIV/AIDS today.
The LRA has fled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and for the last two years there has been peace in northern Uganda. The entire region has been left in shambles from the war but its people choose to move forward and focus on rebuilding their villages so that their children can receive proper education and not grow up in refugee camps with the constant fear of abduction.
What we do:
We focus on job-creation and micro-financing. Find out more about our Nyara Project. We work with women and children: former child soldiers and sex slaves, widows and PLWHA in Atiak, Northern Uganda.
Project Build:
We are going to rebuild Northern Uganda one community at a time, starting with Atiak. Project Build will benefit the women of Nyara Project and their villages. We’ve partnered with renowned and respected non-profit Architecture for Humanity.
Phase I:
-Build sustainable homes and rebuild communities for refugee women and children
-Prepare farm land to restore food security and cotton production based on a model of fair trade and sustainability
-Build a much-needed school (the school in Atiak is currently a bench under a tree)
Why We Need Your Sponsorship:
Your donations will cover the cost of getting our volunteers, equipment and building supplies to Atiak, Uganda. Most organizations charge their volunteers thousands of dollars in program fees. We won’t do that. We want to make it easier for people to volunteer their time and effort for our projects, so we’re raising the funds to make it possible.
Your sponsorship not only helps facilitate our trip and buy building materials, but also lets you be an integral part of this project. We are honoured to share this journey with you.
Project Build is more than just a handful of volunteers from Canada—it is a union of communities for a cause. From our community here in Canada to the community in Uganda, we are in this together.
Help us make big dreams happen. Whether it’s $1 or $100—every donation counts.
On behalf of the CH team, Nyara Program Director Oneka Richard and the people of Atiak, Uganda, many humble thanks.
Team Project Build,
Holly, Suzanne, Trevor, Andrew & Camilo
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Atiak, Uganda
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TEAM
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Suzanne Cross
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Volunteer Photographer, Camera Operator, Fund Developer and Builder
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Trevor Wiens
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Volunteer Cinematographer/Camera Operator, Photographer, Copy Editor and Builder
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| VIP PERKS |
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$10 or more = Shout-Out
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| You get a shout out in our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD from us, Oneka Richard, and locals within the community! |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = You Rock. Thank YOU!
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| A hand-written - yes actual hand-written note from myself and Oneka Richard in Gulu, Uganda.
Awesome Caleb's Hope Signature bracelet made in Uganda. A shout-out on our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD |
| 6 Claimed |
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$50 or more = You rock x 2!
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| Awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Thank-you letter from myself and Richard, your choice of CH signature bracelet or CH t-shirt (either are totally super sweet). A shout out in our Project Build DVD
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| 6 Claimed (14 More Available) |
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$75 or more = Apoyo from Atiak.
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| Thank-you letter, awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Caleb's Hope Art Cards - tres chic limited edition, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD. Shout-out in our DVD
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| 0 Claimed (15 More Available) |
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$100 or more = Friends of Atiak
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| Thank-you letter, Nyara beads combo pack, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit and shout out on DVD. |
| 6 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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$250 or more = Bronze Sponsor
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| Special Edition Annabelle Choi Nyara beads (using Nyara paper beads in high end custom jewellery design), Thank-you card, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit on our DVD & shout-out in the video, Special mention on our Project Build page: Bronze
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| 1 Claimed (9 More Available) |
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$500 or more = Silver Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter from CH and Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition & Signed Caleb's Hope book - of work on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi Custom Designed Nyara jewellery, 2 CH Signature Bracelets, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit on our DVD & shout out in the video, Ron Sombilon begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting custom framed Caleb's Hope print, Special mention on our Project Build page: Silver |
| 2 Claimed (3 More Available) |
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$1,000 or more = Gold Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter fr CH & Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition Signed Caleb's Hope book: on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi custom designed Nyara Jewellery, 2 signature CH bracelets, Ron Sombilon custom framed CH print w/your name/logo in piece, Behind the Scenes: the Rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit & shout-out on DVD, Your name forever immortalized in wall of school in Atiak. Special mention on our Project Build page:Gold |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
| This covers the hard costs of getting to Atiak as well as buying supplies locally for building, maintaining the crew & villagers while building (food, water, tools, any medical emergencies). Teaching locals about filmmaking & putting the cameras in their hands to document their life & the building of their community from THEIR perspective.
We will be more than happy to supply anyone with a review of our budget and costs upon completion. We believe in transparancy and being accountable for every dollar we spend. |
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| VIP PERKS |
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$10 or more = Shout-Out
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| You get a shout out in our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD from us, Oneka Richard, and locals within the community! |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = You Rock. Thank YOU!
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| A hand-written - yes actual hand-written note from myself and Oneka Richard in Gulu, Uganda.
Awesome Caleb's Hope Signature bracelet made in Uganda. A shout-out on our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD |
| 6 Claimed |
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$50 or more = You rock x 2!
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| Awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Thank-you letter from myself and Richard, your choice of CH signature bracelet or CH t-shirt (either are totally super sweet). A shout out in our Project Build DVD
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| 6 Claimed (14 More Available) |
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$75 or more = Apoyo from Atiak.
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| Thank-you letter, awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Caleb's Hope Art Cards - tres chic limited edition, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD. Shout-out in our DVD
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| 0 Claimed (15 More Available) |
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$100 or more = Friends of Atiak
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| Thank-you letter, Nyara beads combo pack, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit and shout out on DVD. |
| 6 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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$250 or more = Bronze Sponsor
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| Special Edition Annabelle Choi Nyara beads (using Nyara paper beads in high end custom jewellery design), Thank-you card, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit on our DVD & shout-out in the video, Special mention on our Project Build page: Bronze
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| 1 Claimed (9 More Available) |
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$500 or more = Silver Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter from CH and Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition & Signed Caleb's Hope book - of work on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi Custom Designed Nyara jewellery, 2 CH Signature Bracelets, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit on our DVD & shout out in the video, Ron Sombilon begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting custom framed Caleb's Hope print, Special mention on our Project Build page: Silver |
| 2 Claimed (3 More Available) |
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$1,000 or more = Gold Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter fr CH & Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition Signed Caleb's Hope book: on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi custom designed Nyara Jewellery, 2 signature CH bracelets, Ron Sombilon custom framed CH print w/your name/logo in piece, Behind the Scenes: the Rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit & shout-out on DVD, Your name forever immortalized in wall of school in Atiak. Special mention on our Project Build page:Gold |
| 1 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
| This covers the hard costs of getting to Atiak as well as buying supplies locally for building, maintaining the crew & villagers while building (food, water, tools, any medical emergencies). Teaching locals about filmmaking & putting the cameras in their hands to document their life & the building of their community from THEIR perspective.
We will be more than happy to supply anyone with a review of our budget and costs upon completion. We believe in transparancy and being accountable for every dollar we spend. |
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| VIP PERKS |
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$10 or more = Shout-Out
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| You get a shout out in our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD from us, Oneka Richard, and locals within the community! |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = You Rock. Thank YOU!
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| A hand-written - yes actual hand-written note from myself and Oneka Richard in Gulu, Uganda.
Awesome Caleb's Hope Signature bracelet made in Uganda. A shout-out on our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD |
| 6 Claimed |
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$50 or more = You rock x 2!
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| Awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Thank-you letter from myself and Richard, your choice of CH signature bracelet or CH t-shirt (either are totally super sweet). A shout out in our Project Build DVD
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| 6 Claimed (14 More Available) |
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$75 or more = Apoyo from Atiak.
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| Thank-you letter, awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Caleb's Hope Art Cards - tres chic limited edition, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD. Shout-out in our DVD
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| 0 Claimed (15 More Available) |
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$100 or more = Friends of Atiak
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| Thank-you letter, Nyara beads combo pack, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit and shout out on DVD. |
| 6 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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$250 or more = Bronze Sponsor
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| Special Edition Annabelle Choi Nyara beads (using Nyara paper beads in high end custom jewellery design), Thank-you card, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit on our DVD & shout-out in the video, Special mention on our Project Build page: Bronze
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| 1 Claimed (9 More Available) |
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$500 or more = Silver Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter from CH and Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition & Signed Caleb's Hope book - of work on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi Custom Designed Nyara jewellery, 2 CH Signature Bracelets, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit on our DVD & shout out in the video, Ron Sombilon begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting custom framed Caleb's Hope print, Special mention on our Project Build page: Silver |
| 2 Claimed (3 More Available) |
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$1,000 or more = Gold Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter fr CH & Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition Signed Caleb's Hope book: on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi custom designed Nyara Jewellery, 2 signature CH bracelets, Ron Sombilon custom framed CH print w/your name/logo in piece, Behind the Scenes: the Rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit & shout-out on DVD, Your name forever immortalized in wall of school in Atiak. Special mention on our Project Build page:Gold |
| 1 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
| This covers the hard costs of getting to Atiak as well as buying supplies locally for building, maintaining the crew & villagers while building (food, water, tools, any medical emergencies). Teaching locals about filmmaking & putting the cameras in their hands to document their life & the building of their community from THEIR perspective.
We will be more than happy to supply anyone with a review of our budget and costs upon completion. We believe in transparancy and being accountable for every dollar we spend. |
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| A burnt down village (This is why we need to build! Thank-you for your support. )
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| Camp burning in Northern Uganda (Let's work together and get the community back on its feet. We are all entitled to safety and shelter.)
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| "School" (benches under a tree is the current school. Why this doesn't work:
-if it rains, no school
-if it's too hot, no school
-children are not safe and cannot focus properly
-no tools or supplies for the teacher to teach effectively.)
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| Aculu Margaret (Margaret is one of our beneficiaries. She has 6 children, has AIDS and is a widow. With your help, we can build her and her children a much-needed home as well as farm land to generate income and contribute to food security for the family and the community.)
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| Graduation (Graduation ceremony for the wee ones in Gulutown.
We can't wait for the children in Atiak to have a ceremony just like this - because they will have a school and a proper education, which is truly something to celebrate!)
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| Program Director Oneka Richard (Dear Richard in a mango tree on the land where his home once stood. We're lucky to have Richard working with us.Richard was a refugee when he was 7 years old. He is from Atiak. He and his brother, both having degrees in social work, run a local NGO and work very hard with people like us to see their people get back to a life of peace and prosperity - with a positive and safe future for his daugther and all children.)
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| Program Director Oneka Richard and his family (Richard and Nancy welcomed baby Nuela into the world this past December. Richard was a refugee when he was 7 years old. He is from Atiak. He and his brother, both having degrees in social work, run a local NGO and work very hard with people like us to see their people get back to a life of peace and prosperity - with a positive and safe future for his daugther and all children.)
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| Atiak: Local Leaders (The fine gentlemen who have approved our projects, given us their blessings, and their unconditional support to help their community.
They are standing in front of a monument to remember the 300 lives that were lost in one night by an LRA massacre.)
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| The Women of Nyara Project (The wonderful people YOU are helping.)
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| Learning bead making (The women of Nyara and their very first lesson for bead-making. )
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| Some curious fACES (Onlookers while we meet the women of Nyara Project for the first time.)
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| The Women of Nyara Project (Our first time meeting each other)
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| Holly & Richard: documenting life in IDP camps
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| IDP Camp Atiak (We need to help people get out of here and back to their normal way of life.)
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| VIP PERKS |
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$10 or more = Shout-Out
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| You get a shout out in our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD from us, Oneka Richard, and locals within the community! |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = You Rock. Thank YOU!
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| A hand-written - yes actual hand-written note from myself and Oneka Richard in Gulu, Uganda.
Awesome Caleb's Hope Signature bracelet made in Uganda. A shout-out on our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD |
| 6 Claimed |
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$50 or more = You rock x 2!
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| Awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Thank-you letter from myself and Richard, your choice of CH signature bracelet or CH t-shirt (either are totally super sweet). A shout out in our Project Build DVD
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| 6 Claimed (14 More Available) |
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$75 or more = Apoyo from Atiak.
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| Thank-you letter, awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Caleb's Hope Art Cards - tres chic limited edition, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD. Shout-out in our DVD
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| 0 Claimed (15 More Available) |
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$100 or more = Friends of Atiak
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| Thank-you letter, Nyara beads combo pack, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit and shout out on DVD. |
| 6 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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$250 or more = Bronze Sponsor
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| Special Edition Annabelle Choi Nyara beads (using Nyara paper beads in high end custom jewellery design), Thank-you card, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit on our DVD & shout-out in the video, Special mention on our Project Build page: Bronze
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| 1 Claimed (9 More Available) |
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$500 or more = Silver Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter from CH and Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition & Signed Caleb's Hope book - of work on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi Custom Designed Nyara jewellery, 2 CH Signature Bracelets, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit on our DVD & shout out in the video, Ron Sombilon begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting custom framed Caleb's Hope print, Special mention on our Project Build page: Silver |
| 2 Claimed (3 More Available) |
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$1,000 or more = Gold Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter fr CH & Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition Signed Caleb's Hope book: on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi custom designed Nyara Jewellery, 2 signature CH bracelets, Ron Sombilon custom framed CH print w/your name/logo in piece, Behind the Scenes: the Rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit & shout-out on DVD, Your name forever immortalized in wall of school in Atiak. Special mention on our Project Build page:Gold |
| 1 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
| This covers the hard costs of getting to Atiak as well as buying supplies locally for building, maintaining the crew & villagers while building (food, water, tools, any medical emergencies). Teaching locals about filmmaking & putting the cameras in their hands to document their life & the building of their community from THEIR perspective.
We will be more than happy to supply anyone with a review of our budget and costs upon completion. We believe in transparancy and being accountable for every dollar we spend. |
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Bring Team Project Build! To My Town
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BRING IT!
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| VIP PERKS |
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$10 or more = Shout-Out
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| You get a shout out in our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD from us, Oneka Richard, and locals within the community! |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = You Rock. Thank YOU!
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| A hand-written - yes actual hand-written note from myself and Oneka Richard in Gulu, Uganda.
Awesome Caleb's Hope Signature bracelet made in Uganda. A shout-out on our Behind the Scenes: The Rebuilding of Atiak DVD |
| 6 Claimed |
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$50 or more = You rock x 2!
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| Awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Thank-you letter from myself and Richard, your choice of CH signature bracelet or CH t-shirt (either are totally super sweet). A shout out in our Project Build DVD
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| 6 Claimed (14 More Available) |
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$75 or more = Apoyo from Atiak.
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| Thank-you letter, awesome Nyara paper bead necklace, Caleb's Hope Art Cards - tres chic limited edition, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD. Shout-out in our DVD
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| 0 Claimed (15 More Available) |
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$100 or more = Friends of Atiak
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| Thank-you letter, Nyara beads combo pack, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit and shout out on DVD. |
| 6 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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$250 or more = Bronze Sponsor
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| Special Edition Annabelle Choi Nyara beads (using Nyara paper beads in high end custom jewellery design), Thank-you card, Art Cards from Caleb's Hope, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Special thanks credit on our DVD & shout-out in the video, Special mention on our Project Build page: Bronze
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| 1 Claimed (9 More Available) |
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$500 or more = Silver Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter from CH and Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition & Signed Caleb's Hope book - of work on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi Custom Designed Nyara jewellery, 2 CH Signature Bracelets, Behind the Scenes: the rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit on our DVD & shout out in the video, Ron Sombilon begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting custom framed Caleb's Hope print, Special mention on our Project Build page: Silver |
| 2 Claimed (3 More Available) |
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$1,000 or more = Gold Sponsor
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| Personal thank-you letter fr CH & Richard in Uganda, Limited Edition Signed Caleb's Hope book: on the ground in Uganda, Annabelle Choi custom designed Nyara Jewellery, 2 signature CH bracelets, Ron Sombilon custom framed CH print w/your name/logo in piece, Behind the Scenes: the Rebuilding of Atiak DVD, Producer credit & shout-out on DVD, Your name forever immortalized in wall of school in Atiak. Special mention on our Project Build page:Gold |
| 1 Claimed (4 More Available) |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
| This covers the hard costs of getting to Atiak as well as buying supplies locally for building, maintaining the crew & villagers while building (food, water, tools, any medical emergencies). Teaching locals about filmmaking & putting the cameras in their hands to document their life & the building of their community from THEIR perspective.
We will be more than happy to supply anyone with a review of our budget and costs upon completion. We believe in transparancy and being accountable for every dollar we spend. |
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Nice Project!