How I spent $50,000 in South America - Not Forgotten SED 107

TL;DR

Smarter Every Day is working to build an orphanage in Peru to break the cycle of abandonment and provide education and a trade to children in need.

Transcript

Hey it's me Destin, welcome back to Smarter Every Day. So the purpose of this particular video is to convince you to click at the end of the video on one thing that will change a child's life. If you're an evil person and you want to do bad things to little kids, it's a well known fact you need to go to Iquitos Peru. It's the largest city in the wo... Read More

Key Insights

• 👶 Iquitos Peru is a challenging environment for abandoned children due to organized crime and limited government presence.
• 👶 Not Forgotten aims to break the cycle of abandonment by providing education and trade skills to children through the construction of an orphanage.
• 🖐️ Funds raised through Project For Awesome have been used to lay the groundwork and build essential infrastructure for the orphanage.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the main issues facing abandoned children in Iquitos Peru?

Abandoned children in Iquitos Peru face exploitation by organized crime, drug addiction, and vulnerability to special tourists who take advantage of the situation.

Q: How was the initial money raised through Project For Awesome used to support Not Forgotten's cause?

The funds were used to rent equipment, fuel, shape the land, install a power pole, plant an orchard, and build a water cistern.

Q: What is the next step in building the orphanage?

The next step is to construct small modular buildings that will house 8 children each, allowing for completion as funds become available.

Q: How can viewers support Not Forgotten's cause?

Viewers can vote for Not Forgotten on the Project For Awesome website or donate directly to Not Forgotten to help build and operate the orphanage.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The largest city in the world inaccessible by land, Iquitos Peru, is a hub for organized crime and exploitation of abandoned children.

• Not Forgotten, an organization started by Destin's friends, aims to break this cycle of abandonment by building an orphanage in Peru.

• With funds raised through Project For Awesome, Not Forgotten has made progress in shaping the land and building key infrastructure for the orphanage.