Helping Bootstrap Caribbean BYU Pathway Students to a Brighter Future
ABOUT US
OUR PURPOSE
Project Bootstrap is founded on Christian values centered on Jesus Christ’s teaching of “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Matthew 19:19. In this increasingly complex world, education is one of the most important steps to changing people’s lives. BYU-Pathway Worldwide is allowing people across the globe to “Bootstrap” themselves into a new life. Essential to being able to successfully complete this education opportunity is the ability to use a computer to complete homework and participate in the virtual classroom. Project Bootstrap is awarding laptops to BYU Pathway students in order to promote the human potential in areas of the world where there has been no opportunity to get an education.
Although we are not affiliated with BYU-Pathway Worldwide we value its low-cost flexible, online approach to higher education in over 150 countries. In 2020, BYU–PW reached a new milestone by serving 51,583 students (33,238 in Pathway Connect and 23,172 in BYU–Idaho online degree programs).
Income inequality prevents many Caribbean BYU-Pathway students from owing a laptop, which is necessary to complete university courses and attend virtual classes. Project Bootstrap is addressing this problem by awarding laptops to exceptional BYU-Pathway students thorough a online application process.
This is our humble attempt to follow our Lord’s teaching by helping the poor and needy gain an education so they can “Bootstrap” themselves into a better tomorrow. Please add greater meaning to your life today and join us in creating a bright future for some of our Lord’s children.
backroads foundation
We specialize in delivering supplies and resources to communities that are typically inaccessible due to conflict and other factors. We liaison between governments and NGOs to provide smooth transfer of resources in an effective manner. We are able to accomplish their unique mission by developing and fostering strong relationships with other non-profit organizations, local civic/military organizations, and local community leaders.
We are different. Our policy is that there are NO middleman. We maintain in person relationships with our contacts, ensure team members uphold great integrity, and hand deliver supplies to those in need. We are all volunteers. 100% of donations go toward supplies and resources for communities in need.
OUR TARGET COUNTRIES
APPLY IN 3 EASY STEPS
Enroll in BYU-Pathways Worldwide
Complete courses PC 101 and PC 102.
Receive a cumulative CPA of 3.5+
Submit application form
and required documents.
Advisory Committee
Our plan is to form a well-constructed advisory committee with a clear mission to help us meet our Project Bootstrap goals. Due to the diverse nature of the Caribbean, we think it is necessary to have representation across the area.
The advisory committee will provide support and guidance for the program. They do not have fiscal oversight, but they will take an active role in helping the program implement its goals and objectives.
Computers
There are two options to source computers either in the Caribbean or locally in the United States. Our preference at this time is to source them locally in the United States. We have already been in contact with a number of High-Tech companies in Utah Valley who may donate their used computers to Project Bootstrap. There is also a Tech Charity which furnishes refurbished computers at a low cost.
Our main focus will be to acquire used laptops at a low cost. The reason for laptops is they are a complete configuration and do not require separate items to be used. Tablets also fall into this category.
Our intent is to arrange for distribution centers in the different areas of the Caribbean where we can ship quantities to a single location. There should be a formal process to give the laptops to the student with pictures. This will greatly help show what we are doing.
SHIPPING COST
– Puerto Rico 2 computers $17.10
– Dominican Republic 2 computers $35.00
– Jamaica 2 computers $135
– Guyana 2 computer $29.07
– Haiti 2 computers $81.50
DONATIONS
Backroads Foundation is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization. This allows any donation to be tax deductible.
MONEY DONATIONS
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LAPTOP DONATIONS
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