The Royal Circle Foundation is dedicated to carrying
out its mission through the following programs and activities:
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EDUCATIONAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - (EAP)
The EAP is designed to promote faculty and student exchanges through the arts, sciences,
information technology and cultural activities.
The EAP provides educational supplies and equipment to schools
in developing nations as well as the United States. In 2001, the EAP initiated activities and exchanges with schools in rural
villages in Ghana, West Africa with the donation of needed school supplies to two schools in Abono and Agogo villages and
to a Nubian village schools in Aswan, Egypt. Rural villages in Brazil, (Bahia State) have also been added to the educational
outreach efforts. In addition, in Rio and Bahia States of Brazil, programs include not only educational supplies and equipment
but also assistance with job training efforts as well as the distribution of clothing and supplies to motheres and children.
These are on-going programs with these schools and will expand to other rural educational institutions in the coming years.
Additionally, the EAP seeks volunteers who are teachers in math, science, information technology and other areas to
participate in the development of curriculum, educational materials, and in-service educational programs for local teachers
and school administrators in the country during the summer months on an annual basis.
Faculty exchanges between
school officials in Ghana and the United States for 4-6 week periods is currently under development.
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THE
HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM - (HOP)
The HOP program has been designed to meet some of the health care needs in developing
nations of the world.
This program was initiated in November of 2001 and has partenered in 2002 with the Pan African
Foundation for Humanity International and the Black Psychiatrists of America to provide medical supplies and equipment to
several hospitals in rural Ghana, West Africa.
The HOP also seeks to link suppliers, health professionals and
health organizations to various African nations and to partner with these groups to fill the gaps in service that currently
exist regarding health care delivery and service provisions.
The HOP is participating in the development of a medical
library and outpatient mental health clinic at the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital as well as the new medical school here in rural
Ghana.
HOP sponsors health related site inspections to various nations in Africa and South America to assist hospital
administrators and staff in educational and research services. Currently, HOP is undertaking a distance learning projects
to be implemented over the next five - ten years to hospitals in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Brazil.
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CULTURE
ENRICHMENT LECTURE SERIES - (CELS)
The CELS is an educational program designed to foster cultural awareness and
thereby improve human relations in local communities throughout America.
This program initiated in 2002 in the
Mid-Atlantic Region of the USA has been expanded throughout the entire country with a series of lectures focusing on improving
the understanding among peoples of diverse ethinic, cultural, and religious backgrounds highlighting both their similarities
and differences.
Speakers and topics are coordinated with local community organizations and groups in the various
geographical locations of North America based on their defined needs and requirements.
Scheduling for the United
States and abroad, as well as information on our renowned speakers and topics, can be obtained by contacting our administrative
offices at: docpatnew@medscape.com or info@royalcircle.org and by phone at: (410) 637-5474.
HEALTH
AWARENESS PROGRAM - (HAP)
The HAP is an educational program designed to promote healty lifestyle choices for families
and youth concentrating primarily on African-American and Hispanic-American populations. Utilizing several formats - dramatic
and musical arts, hands-on demonstrations, radio and print media as well as didactic lectures and community forums, HAP offers
to schools, churches, social clubs and organizations an opportunity to learn invaluable information about making choices that
impact postively on the health of "at risk" youth and their families.
Targarted areas include: Alcohol
& Drug Prevention Awareness in Youth Family Dental Awareness Family Violence Prevention Family Mental Health
Awareness Tobacco Cessation Program in Adults & Youth Helping The Helpers (Provider Trauma Education)
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OPERATION PRESERVATION PROGRAM - (OPP)
The OPP seeks to assist communities
in the preservation of historical sites globally through technical and financial assistance.
Identification and
preservation of landmarks with relevance to African-American history in the United States and for international landmarks
with global historical significance are the primary focus of the OPP.
Current international projects have been
identified in Ethiopia for assistance: 1. Castles of Gondar 2. Palace of Queen of Sheba in Axum 3. Port landing
development on Lake Tana on the Blue Nile for easy access to the historical churches of antiquity)
Funding is currently
being sought to support the restoration and improvement of these areas. Donations and annual pledges are much appreciated
and will assist us in preserving historical relics of signifigance for future generations. Donations should be made payable
to: Royal Circle Foundation Operation Preservation(OPP)
WOMEN'S HEALTH EDUCATION AWARENESS (WHE)
This program seeks to work with existing non-profit organizations in various African, Latin and South American countries
to facilitate the health education of women and children. By linking with existing non-governmental organizations, the Foundation
is able to be in a unique position to be in contact with the areas of greatest need. By providing much needed health information for distribution, health fairs, and educational seminars,
the Foundation seeks to facilitate the overall improvement of the quality of life of women in developing countries through
the improvement of their health and that of their children.
THE YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT - (YVP)
This program targets inner city "at risk" youth from
12-16 years of age by focusing on primary prevention strategies for this target population. The program currently concentrates
its efforts in the eastern part of the United States in the Mid-Atlantic Region. It offers mentoring experiences as well as
cultural sensitivity and fosters postive actions and contributions of these youth to their local coummunities. In the spring
of 2008 the YVP expanded to include the "Young Ambassador's Program" focusing on cross cultural exchanges with the
program's youth and their counterparts in Africa to promote positive self-esteem and confidence as well as promote interchange
with the young people of the United States and those of Africa.
Details about the program and the selection critiera
can be found on the link on the "Press" page of this site.
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