About Cargo of Dreams

 

Notes about CoD we like for you to know

• We are on a constant quest for creative ways to engage potential donors with recipients and to make this connection real vs. merely repackaging a request for money.
• At CoD, our goal is rapidly expand on the traditional approach to international outreach of giving money, flying and praying. Our opportunities for involvement in a CoD project in the USA/Europe are literally unlimited and include people from all walks of life.
• We believe tight budgets for giving or a downturn in economy does not remove people’s desire to give; they simply want to get more short and long term return on their investment of time and money.
• CoD can capitalize on the humanitarian focus of modern societies with container’s extreme visibility, unique creativity and environmental friendliness. The concept can be applied in the USA, but may even be more applicable in European applications where a strong humanitarian focus far outweighs the Christian reasons for engagement. Thus, providing the evangelistic oriented organizations a platform to engage folks who simply want to “do good.”
• Engage volunteerism through involvement on a container…The container model can either be the next step upon return from international travel or part of the reason for traveling. It also capitalizes on the individual’s excitement and provides them with an opportunity to engage their network of friends and family and therefore become powerful ambassadors for the recipients’ community.
• Most often a handmade item is preferred over a manufactured item. Recycle and reuse eliminates waste and also reminds us all that with a little creativity we can create items with lasting value.
• Sending goods and materials does not harm the local economy if planned and executed with wisdom and care. It is a matter of insight and the ability to communicate the various dynamics to be balanced.
• Very often 3rd world countries understand living for today extremely well. On the other hand first world countries often understand planning for tomorrow pretty well. Perhaps we should all do better living for today as we plan for tomorrow.