Schools Programme
The responsibility for future preservation of our global heritage lies with today's youth. Therefore, in an attempt to foster greater understanding of one another's cultures, the Kota Mama Expedition brings together students from schools in Europe and South America. A satellite phone link connects school children on both continents, providing them with a unique opportunity to speak to one another and exchange information.

During Kota Mama V the following European schools will participate in a live satellite link up -

Le Rocquier School - St Clements, Jersey Southbank International College - London
Schools throughout Europe and South America will also follow the expedition on the Internet.

At the school in Vallegrande members from the expedition team will install two computers and deliver new textbooks, purchased in country, to the pupils.

The Seed Fund
Excessive rainfall in Guanay in the first months of 2001 destroyed many of the town's crops, thereby affecting many people in this Bolivian town. Having discovered their plight the Scientific Exploration Society raised money to assist the local people regain their livelihoods. The original donation target of $500.00 was far exceeded enabling the SES to buy the necessary seeds for crop re-plantation.

Medical Projects
In La Paz and Santa Cruz incubators, donated by the SES, have been installed to the hospitals. At the clinic in Vallegrande members from the expedition team will assist with the refurbishment of the children's ward. In addition they will take delivery of donations of surgical equipment. An invaluable contribution to the surrounding community.

Dental Programmes
As the members of the expedition move through Bolivia dental treatment will be offered to communities and villages located across the route. Two dentist have been appointed to the expedition, to be assisted by other team members.

On previous expeditions the Kota Mama expedition has provided assistance to the people of Guanay in the form of medical aid. Glaxo SmithKline donated equipment for anaesthetising as well as a Star Fax with which the clinic could conduct biochemistry tests. This equipment will be of immense value in improving the standard of healthcare that the clinic is able to offer.

World Vision - Hospital Boat
The Amazon Region comprises of 9,200 riparian communities spread across 1,100 rivers. The "Hospital Boat", a project of World Vision and the Presbyterian Church of Manaus, extends its support to 800 riparian families who live within a 20-mile radius. The project is aimed at assisting the families with agroforestry techniques, providing them with curative and preventative medicines, and educating them on how to improve their nutrition and hygiene. The medical staff on the Kota Mama expedition joined the "Hospital Boat" once they reach Porto Velho, in Brazil on 23 July.