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BACKPACK

INTERNATIONAL

Serving Students in South Florida, Guyana, and Beyond.

About
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OUR MISSION

Established in 2016, Backpack International's founder, Oslyn Rodriguez visited her native country Guyana, South America after 14 years, to celebrate her grandfather's 85th birthday. 

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Her family held an outdoor gathering and invited children from the local village to share in the festivities. About 50 children arrived. As everyone sang songs and enjoyed food and drinks, Oslyn began to look around the village. She didn't see a playground or park. There was no community center or library. Many children were barefooted, and it was not by choice. Others wore tattered clothing. Later that day, Oslyn jotted down a few ideas about what she could do help these children.

HOW WE SERVE

HOW YOU CAN HELP

A GLIMPSE OF IMPACT

Guyana, South America  |  December 2020

HOW your DONATION IMPACTS

$25

Provides supplies for a backpack. 

$50

Provides a Backpack to a Child.

$100

Provides a Backpack and

Day at Camp. 

$500

Provides funding for special projects like village libraries. 

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HELP US HELP OTHERS

OUR CURRENT CAMPAIGNS

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Sponsor a child's backpack filled with school supplies, personal hygiene items, toys, and more for just $50.

Select "Backpacks" from the dropdown menu.

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Want to help with packing backpacks, giving out food, organizing events, and much more? Click below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

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