2018 Nicaragua

Nuteje America is an NGO dedicated to eradicating malnutrition in children. Zapatera Island is a remote island with a population in extreme poverty with no running water. The project is to lay a pipeline to pump water from the lake to the village, filter the water and then store it in a tank. The project overall strives to nourish 65 children daily (supporting 80 families). The funds will be used for pipes, trench digging, installation of the pump, filtration system and construction of a water tower. Another source of funding has been secured for maintenance of the equipment.

2018 Niger

L’association “Les puits du désert” et son partenaire local, l’ONG Tidane, promeuvent l’éducation des jeunes enfants nomades touaregs. Le projet est d’apporter un soutien à l’école Egarwey, dans la région d’Agadez au nord du Niger. Les fonds serviront aux frais de cantine, matériel pédagogique, formation à l’hygiène et à l’assainissement, et à l’achat de 20 tables-bancs.

2018 Pakistan

Horizon International Trust manages the House of Light School located in Pind Begwal, an underprivileged rural area of Islamabad Capital Territory. Free quality education is provided to 320 underprivileged female and male children from low-income families, from kindergarten to grade 10 and the requested funds will be used for one year’s course books and uniforms for 320 children.

2018 Paraguay

PROMU aims to empower women to prevent violence and abuse and to promote their development by implementing sustainable initiatives such as training schools in gastronomy, health and education. The project is located in Fernando de la Mora, a city close to Asuncion. The specific objective is to organize and to equip training workshops (cooking, pastry, bakery). The funds will be used for the printing of instructional brochures, 60 books, one laptop, portable screen, portable sound equipment, computer, and kitchen equipment.

2018 Peru

PROSIP is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote community education through teaching, radio, schools and trade schools. The aim of the project is to equip a computer laboratory to teach IT skills to young girls and women (age 16-20) from low income families; short courses and full IT courses will be offered to prepare them for entry into the workplace. The requested funds will be used to obtain 2 printers and 5 laptop computers.

2018 Peru

Gotas de Agua a pour objectif d’apporter une justice sociale dans la communauté de Raucana dans un quartier périphérique très pauvre de Lima en améliorant l’environnement et les conditions de vie des enfants souvent victimes de violence domestique et sexuelle, violence qui résulte de la combinaison de la pauvreté, de la frustration et de l’alcoolisme. Le but du projet est de construire des crèches et garderies d’enfants et d’entreprendre un travail ciblé avec les familles afin de rendre l’environnement des enfants plus sûr par la prévention et les soins psychologiques en cas d’agression, et par le développement du bien-être des parents à travers une amélioration de leurs chances sur le marché du travail. Les fonds serviront à équiper les crèches : tables, tapis, escaliers, armoires, étagères, lits, petits matelas, berceaux.

2018 Peru

Congregacion Hijas de Maria Auxiliadora is directed by the Salesian Sisters near Lima in the Barrios Altos. While there are schools in the community, many of the children abandon their studies very early. The objective of the project is to direct these children and provide support so that they remain in school and/or complete their apprenticeships. In addition they wish to train 50 volunteers to assist with the above, thus contributing to the stability of the community. Four computers, one projector and student kits will be funded.

2018 Peru

Foundation Fraternitas Sine Finibus was set up to create homes for the reception and education of the poorest children. Home Oscar Romero is a residential care centre for children suffering violence, abandonment, abuse or whose parents are in prison. The centre takes care of their emotional and material needs, their schooling, medical care, socialization, etc. The project is to create an organic garden for children aged 6-15, and a stimulation room for children aged 2 to 5. Gardening tools, an irrigation system and stimulation materials will be purchased.

2018 Peru

Association Artesanias Tumi Mano Arte soutient depuis 2002 des femmes tisserandes très pauvres et des artisans de la région rurale de Ilave et de Puno, ainsi que leurs enfants, et les aide à fabriquer et commercialiser des accessoires en fibres d’alpaga. Les fonds serviront à acheter des machines à tisser.

2018 Philippines

JRRMMC (Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Centre) is a hospital in Santa Cruz, Manila, providing healthcare to the population regardless of economic status. The project aims to support the Pediatrics Department by providing equipment to improve their service and care for sick children. Funds will be used to purchase equipment such as an infusion pump, a pulse oximeter, suction machine, laryngoscope, television for the patient’s area, toys and reading materials.

2018 Philippines

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation supports a program of children’s protection against abuse and violence in nine areas of the country. It provides to children and their families: helpline hotline, medical assistance, counseling, family services, home visitation and legal assistance. Funds will be used for technical materials such as laptop, projectors and white screen to disseminate the programs to schools and communities in the area.

2018 Puerto Rico

Asociacion de Intercambio Cultural seeks to empower women and girls through educational, economic and cultural activities. The horticulture project aims to help girls and young women in the impoverished and dangerous sectors of the town of Bayamon. Funding will contribute to basic furniture for an afterschool girls club; materials for a start-up garden, materials to collect and package products to sell and supplies for art, cooking and gardening classes.

2018 Russia

GPOU TO CPPK : Institut d’enseignement professionnel de la région de Toula “Chernsky Vocational and Pedagogical College” forme des enseignants de classes primaires et des enseignants de conception (design). Les fonds seront utilisés pour l’achat de matériel informatique pour le collège professionnel de Tchern.

2018 South Africa

Morning Star Children’s Centre is a day-care facility for underprivileged children with HIV/AIDS. The centre provides meals, medication and activities and runs a job-creation program. It seeks to establish a skills development project whereby disadvantaged teenage girls, infected/affected with/by HIV/AIDS, can receive training in catering and setting up a small business so as to be self-sustainable into adult life. Funds will be used for baking and kitchen equipment.

2018 Sri Lanka

Indigollewa Yakawewa Primary School supports grades 1-5, catering to students from low-income families, mainly farmers. Salaries and basics are provided, but for example all the chairs are for Grade 1 size and none for the teachers or the older children. The project aims to re-furbish the school with basic necessities – to provide children with an enabling environment, necessary equipment and to motivate teachers by providing tools and infrastructure. Tables and chairs for children and teachers, cupboards, water tanks, stationary sets, shoes and socks will be purchased.