MIMA FOUNDATION, INC.
JUPITER, FLORIDA

MIMA Foundation was founded in 1996 by a group of South Florida Physicians and nurses. This group has grown to include members from across the country. MIMA Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization recognized by the IRS. Founded in 1995, MIMA is 100% funded by private charitable, tax-deductible donations. There are no paid employees and all labor, supplies and funds are donated. The organization coordinates with area hospitals, pharmaceutical representatives and local businesses to collect needed items. All supplies are brought by the team to the host country. MIMA is funded primarily from private individuals...your help is needed. The MIMA Philosophy To provide medical care to indigent populations and underserved individuals who cannot otherwise access health care. To share medical knowledge with health care providers to insure continuity of care. Now, MIMA hopes to expand to Guatemala where our services are greatly needed.  We are connecting with Partner For Surgery ( ) and look forward to a long and successful relationship with them to aid MIMA to provide the needed services there. MIMA Foundation was founded in 1996 by a group of South Florida Physicians and nurses. This group has grown to include members from across the country. MIMA Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization recognized by the IRS. Founded in 1995, MIMA is 100% funded by private charitable, tax-deductible donations. There are no paid employees and all labor, supplies and funds are donated. The organization coordinates with area hospitals, pharmaceutical representatives and local businesses to collect needed items. All supplies are brought by the team to the host country. MIMA is funded primarily from private individuals...your help is needed. The MIMA Philosophy To provide medical care to indigent populations and underserved individuals who cannot otherwise access health care. To share medical knowledge with health care providers to insure continuity of care. Now, MIMA hopes to expand to Guatemala where our services are greatly needed.  We are connecting with Partner For Surgery ( ) and look forward to a long and successful relationship with them to aid MIMA to provide the needed services there. Now let's hear from our friends, Norberto and Anna Benitez who head up the MIMA Foundation Uganda Program. Three brand new school buildings for Kayenje's over 500 school age children were finished in July 2007. They have new desks, books, school supplies, soccer equipment and even a new drum set. In 2008 a kitchen facility was built and a hot lunch is provided for the students every day. MIMA has installed three 2500 gallon water tanks and two bore-hole wells to assure accessibility of clean water for the villagers. Additionally, MIMA will build a home for the local order of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters. The Archbishop of Kampala has personally pledged to place up to eight qualified teachers at the school if they are provided housing. This order, made up mostly of African sisters, is very active in Uganda and run numerous schools, hospitals and orphanages. The house will be built adjacent to the school buildings, on Diocesan land, therefore making the walk to school possible every school day despite weather or transportation issues. We are continuing to provide work for the villagers with this new project. The contractor that we have hired, Willie Kiguli, is the contractor that priced and supervised the school buildings and church and has proven to be professional, trustworthy and fiscally responsible. As with the previous projects, we implemented a checks and balance system that included our parish priest, Father Lawrence, choosing the materials during his yearly visit to assure quality. Now let's hear from our friends, Norberto and Anna Benitez who head up the MIMA Foundation Uganda Program. Three brand new school buildings for Kayenje's over 500 school age children were finished in July 2007. They have new desks, books, school supplies, soccer equipment and even a new drum set. In 2008 a kitchen facility was built and a hot lunch is provided for the students every day. MIMA has installed three 2500 gallon water tanks and two bore-hole wells to assure accessibility of clean water for the villagers. Additionally, MIMA will build a home for the local order of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters. The Archbishop of Kampala has personally pledged to place up to eight qualified teachers at the school if they are provided housing. This order, made up mostly of African sisters, is very active in Uganda and run numerous schools, hospitals and orphanages. The house will be built adjacent to the school buildings, on Diocesan land, therefore making the walk to school possible every school day despite weather or transportation issues. We are continuing to provide work for the villagers with this new project. The contractor that we have hired, Willie Kiguli, is the contractor that priced and supervised the school buildings and church and has proven to be professional, trustworthy and fiscally responsible. As with the previous projects, we implemented a checks and balance system that included our parish priest, Father Lawrence, choosing the materials during his yearly visit to assure quality. Plans for the future in Tutimayu are underway. Their goal is to build a new school, and I know this is very much needed, as I have seen the dilapidated condition of the existing one...They are working hard for so many changes that will benefit the future generations and I am happy the MIMA is helping them reach their goals. Another friend that I met through Anna has an import business and she has invited me to fill up her container with MIMA donations. This will be the first time that I will attempt this, but if it is successful, it will be a wonderful way to get supplies down to Bolivia during the year. Since I can buy all the medications in Bolivia for a discounted price, I have concentrated on other supplies. I will be sending tooth brushes, paste, floss and medical supplies that can be used in the clinic. I also have yarn for the knitting co-op and other supplies that are needed in Tutimayu by the medical clinic there.