An introduction for communities and philanthropy organizations that are thinking about partnering with The Muskoka Foundation. If you know of a local village, NGO or developing community in Africa, South America, or Asia, that might be interested in working with our volunteers, please contact us!

1. Do you know a community... seeking independence and development through sustainable local skills?

2. Do you know a community... interested in supporting local entrepreneurs through business skills training?

3. Do you know a community... looking for children's programs in arts, sports and education?

4. THE foundation Consider partnering with our foundation...

5. OUR MISSION: To create a lasting Net Positive Impact ("NPI") in developing communities around the world by building skills and independence through training workshops for children and adults training • development • cross-cultural relationships

6. HOW IT WORKS: We have a network of experienced professionals who are already traveling the world. We provide materials and plans for them to give free training in education, healthcare, business skills and the arts. We work with partners and local leaders to ensure that the training is valuable and creates sustainable programs in their communities. We are a 501(c)3 registered non-profit, with no government, corporate or religious affiliations. training • development • cross-cultural relationships

7. WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? Our volunteer trainers have achieved a level of success & experience in their personal lives. They are now traveling the world and wish to create a positive impact,and build meaningful relationships in the communities they visit. training • development • cross-cultural relationships

8. OUR PHILOSOPHY: “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” - Lilla Watson, Aboriginal activist - 1986 training • development • cross-cultural relationships

9. OUR APPROACH: What kind of training would your community be interested in?‏ Step 1: Listen To be successful: Learn from our local partners

10. OUR APPROACH: How will the training work in your community? Focus on schedules, seasons, travel and time Step 2: Develop a Program To be successful: customize the program

11. OUR APPROACH: Step 3: Match & educate our trainers Which of the Muskoka trainers are best for your community? Focus on skills, timing, location; we educate our trainers on your community history and needs To be successful: send knowledgeable people

12. OUR APPROACH: Workshops are ~1 week and focus on training people in your community who can then train others Step 4: Run the workshop To be successful: bring more independence

13. OUR APPROACH: Step 5: Follow-up Provide necessary support & resources to keep the program running ask for feedback and make changes as necessary To be successful: seek & act on feedback

14. SAMPLE PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY How it works: WHO: Experienced travel photographers WHAT: Train children in creative photography, Provide free cameras & supplies FOR: Children at schools / orphanages in developing communities

15. SAMPLE PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY all images shown were taken by the children of the Eyes Of Hope Project in Rwanda

17. On show at the United Nations

18. Published in The Overland Journal

19. Created & sold a custom calendar

20. Raising over $2,000 for these 11 childrenby and forthemselves.all images shown were taken by the children of the Eyes Of Hope Project in Rwanda

21. SAMPLE PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY How the Program can work in your Community: We will work with your school / community to review and customize the workshop curriculum, timing & student selection. Parents, teachers, and other leaders are involved to help maintain the program. Creative outlet: students find personal expression and build a portfolio which becomes the basis for applications to art schools, photography apprenticeships Income generation: images can be published in calendars, cards, magazines, sold in both local communities and globally through our network. These provide a means for the children to earn an income through their own efforts.

22. OTHER PROGRAMS We have many other community training programs: - Entrepreneurship - Technology in Education - Nutrition Education - Music recording & sales - Sports Coaching - Access to markets for artisans - Nature Conservation - Pre-Natal Healthcare

24. Jonathan is Executive Editor of Overland Journal

25. They are the authors of dozens of books including Skill and Knowledge for Outdoors, Nature Almanac & 50 Common Reptiles

26. Executive directors of The African Conservation Fundview more profiles online www.TheMuskokaFoundation.org/travelers

28. Doug has written award winning books including How the World Works and The Next Name

29. Background in business, entrepreneurship, events & public speaking

30. Creators of the “Giving Pictures” photography programview more profiles online www.TheMuskokaFoundation.org/travelers

32. Background in education, journalism, automotive equipment, and photography

33. Combining a sense of wonder, respect and ability to build relationships has allowed them to become personally involved in many of the communities they visitview more profiles online www.TheMuskokaFoundation.org/travelers

34. INTERESTED? We are actively seeking new partners & communities to work with. If you know of a school, orphanage or entrepreneurship organization that would be a good fit, please let us know. training • development • cross-cultural relationships

35. The Muskoka Foundation is a privately funded, non-partisan, secular 501(c)3 registered charity in the United States. For further information, please contact: Alice Gugelev tel: +1(650)888-1283 Alice @ TheMuskokaFoundation.org www.TheMuskokaFoundation.org All rights reserved – © 2009, The Muskoka Foundation