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Name and mission of organization  Equal Internet Opportunities (EIO) Why you are passionate about the work that your organization will do? I am passionate about using the internet in order to better every aspect of my life. It pains me to see all of the Internet's positive impacts in my life, yet thirteen countries still restrict their people's access. I want to help make sure that these people have the opportunities to succeed in life. Furthermore, I am passionate about teaching people. I will look forward to teaching What is unique about what your organization intends to do? My organization is unique in that we teach our students both python and C, we give fundamentals of ethics in hacking, and we have a real-life implementation project.  Why should Anima Mundi Development Partners support your organization? AMDP should invest in my project for three reasons: we have low costs, we have multiple measures for success, and we are pioneering the way prog...

The Issue: As we near the third decade of the 21st century, we all expect internet on our phones, computers, and even our televisions. However, this reality is only available to certain people. Across the world, government regimes have taken over citizens' abilities to access the internet . There are currently thirteen countries with no internet, or limited internet access: Belarus, Burma, China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Unfortunately, many of these countries allow for their leaders (rulers) to access the complete, uncensored internet. Why should people who are restricting the freedoms of millions be allowed to explore endlessly online.  The Solution: I have a solution which will use my knowledge of programming and business to bring this injustice to an end. The idea is a 4 week online course which will teach students the principles of ethical hacking. The course will conclude with a final project of ha...

I began my volunteer work with the special needs community during the Summer of 2013, with Special Camp for Special Kids . During the week-long camp, I was paired with Alvin, a teenager who was paraplegic. While I was nervous about spending a week with a stranger, and helping him with his physical challenges, I soon remembered that he was just another kid, like me. We bonded during that week and still keep in touch.     Since the Summer of 2013, I've deepened my involvement with the program because I know we are challenging peoples' perceptions. As a camp, we train new counselors every summer, and we demonstrate respect wherever our daily adventures take us, from the San Diego Zoo to Knott's Berry Farm.   At Special Camp we look to make and develop friendships. This attitude of going into new, sometimes uncomfortable situations, and smiling making friends has impacted how I approach my life.  I have continued to return to Special Camp for Special Kid...