Wishlist

 

1. Equipment

• New computers
• Air conditioner
• Editing equipment for VYLI video

2. People Resources

1. Administrative assistance
2. Book keeper
3. Loaned executive
4. Interns: newsletter, video, website
5. Professionally produce, record, distribute VYLI theme song
6. Training/teach course: website development
7. Website manager: add e-commerce, e-philanthropy, interactive

3. Financial Contributions

• Strategic planning process to develop implementation plan. $25,000.
• Scholarship Fund
• Educational partnerships
• Corporate sponsorships

4. Connections/networking for major grants

VYLI has received little support from major foundations, corporations and other humanitarian organizations. VYLI has been invited to become a demonstration project site from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the U.S. Department of Labor. This grant of $300,000 will help support VYLI’s Cultural-Entrepreneurship Initiative; Workforce Readiness; Eco-tourism and Sustainable Building and Development Technologies. Since only 10% of the grant covers administrative costs, we would have to raise $150,000 to cover operational expenses.

5. In-kind
• Frequent flier miles to allow VYLI youth to participate in trainings and conferences. Ambar Fontalez has a dream of becoming a doctor and helping her people to have better health services in Vieques. Ambar has been offered a summer internship at Harvard University. We have received housing for her.

Cesar Chavez Foundation has offered to provide training and housing to a VYLI radio team.

6. VYLI is receiving the shell of a 14,000 sq. ft. building. We need to equip the building (see chart).
• DVD player for movie theatre
• Recording studio equipment + musical instruments
• Books for library (especially Spanish)
• Educational software programs
• Ibox or compatible equipment
• Furniture

Vieques Youth Leadership Initiative • P.O. Box 424, Vieques, PR 00765 • 787.741-2254 • info@vyli.com • www.vyli.com