As some of you may know, this past week we achieved a HUGE goal. Esteven has needed his teeth operated on since the moment I met him, however this was not possible in Honduras because of the extensive work and anesthesia required. Since arriving in the States we have been trying to make this happen, but had run into various obstacles considering he doesn't have insurance. On Wednesday 5/29 he went in for surgery and had 6 teeth removed, 2 baby and 4 permanent. An oral surgeon, anesthesiologist, AND Erlanger hospital all donated their time and effort to make this dream happen 100% pro-bono. Special thanks to Dr. Spann, Dr. Brown, and Erlanger health system for doing this for Esteven. He has recovered very well and should have new, HEALTHY teeth growing in soon. What a dream come true!
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So it's about time to make the first blog post for Project 541. We are in the process of becoming incorporated, the first step in the very long process of becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. There was an AWESOME response from Grace United Methodist Church a few weeks ago that left us feeling encouraged and energized. As you probably know, starting a business, even if it is not for profit, is a complicated and expensive process. Our most immediate needs include funding for the legal fees necessary to achieve our tax exempt status, prayers for Esteven in his therapy, and prayers for the future recipients of Project 541 services. I know that there are girls right this moment that are suffering, and that in the future will come to live with us. As most of you know, I am eager to make the move and start serving these girls, however I still lack 1 year of school before I can graduate. In short, I need patience! I am itching to start the next step of this journey. We appreciate your support of Project 541 and will continue to keep you updated on the progress!
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Project 541 was established by Kayla Austin in 2013 as an organization geared toward empowering girls and women in La Moskitia, Honduras. Archives
December 2014
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Tegucigalpa serves as the capital for the Republic of Honduras. Honduras is the 2nd largest Central American country but is also the 6th poorest. The average gross domestic product (GDP) per person is $5,500 USD. More than half of the population of Honduras lives in poverty. (worldscapitalcities.com)
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