Projects in Need of Funds
Each one of these projects has been identified, designed, implemented, and invested in by the local people. During their training, the CorpsAfrica Volunteers learn to listen to all stakeholders, facilitate the process, and bring everyone to consensus around a project that meets their highest priority development need. They write the proposals and budgets with input from the community. Sometimes they bring in Development Partners to partner on projects or simply to provide expertise and advice. Importantly, they monitor and evaluate the impact of the project and submit timely reports for full accountability and transparency – all while living in the community.
We've listed below Volunteer projects that are in need of funds. We put the total project cost, subtracted the amount the community will contribute, and added in 20 percent for "overhead" (to help offset everything that goes into supporting the CorpsAfrica Volunteers).
You can sponsor any of these projects by making a donation in the exact amount of the project (we'll follow up with you to confirm) or, you can make a donation in any amount to CorpsAfrica and we will spend it, carefully and transparently, where it is needed most.
Many, many thanks!
We've listed below Volunteer projects that are in need of funds. We put the total project cost, subtracted the amount the community will contribute, and added in 20 percent for "overhead" (to help offset everything that goes into supporting the CorpsAfrica Volunteers).
You can sponsor any of these projects by making a donation in the exact amount of the project (we'll follow up with you to confirm) or, you can make a donation in any amount to CorpsAfrica and we will spend it, carefully and transparently, where it is needed most.
Many, many thanks!
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Justin's Sheep Farming Project
RWANDA Justin’s Sheep Farming Project will address the problem of soil infertility while also creating income-generating small-scale farming. This project is sustainable because it increases income in a way that allows for funds to be invested in future projects. The entire community supports this project and is motivated to ensure its success. Read Justin's proposal here. Number of people directly impacted: 120 Project Budget: $5,349 Minus the Community Contribution: $2,972 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,070 Total request: $3,448 |
Bertha's Women Economic Empowerment Through Arts & Crafts
MALAWI In a community where men are in charge of agricultural production, Bertha wants to help women start businesses through training in vocational skills and sew facemasks This will be done by acquiring three sewing machines, a knitting machine, and an embroidery machine. Read Bertha's proposal here. Number of people impacted: 2,000 Project Budget: $2,414 Minus the Community Contribution: $483 Plus 20% for Overhead: $278 Total request: $2,414 |
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Ali’s Water Canal Project in MOROCCO
Ali wants to restore and build an irrigation canal to increase water flow to the local orchards. The current method of distributing water is not sufficient, as it results in a significant amount of water seeping into the ground. Ultimately the village will benefit from a guarantee of 300 apple trees in the coming years. Read Ali's proposal here. Number of people directly impacted: 396 Project Budget: $3,130 Minus the Community Contribution: $1,881 Plus 20% for Overhead: $626 Total request: $1,644 |
Marie Celestine's Women's Bakery Project in SENEGAL
The village of Ndorong Malick and the surrounding area does not have a bakery, so bread must be brought in once a week. Lacking a local bakery not only contributes to hunger and malnutrition, but academic failure as well. Additionally, this project will improve the economic condition of women, which will enable them to invest in future development projects. Marie Celestine's proposal will be posted soon. Number of people directly impacted: 1,000 Project Budget: $7,803 Minus the Community Contribution: $2,500 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,561 Total request: $6,863 |
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Samba's Water Access and Distribution Project in MOROCCO
Samba wants to provide a source of drinking water to the village of Anmétre to relieve the women of arduous, time-consuming work while also providing training and work opportunity for the young people. Read Samba's proposal here. Number of people directly impacted: 365 Project Budget: $3,626 Minus the Community Contribution: $1,202 Plus 20% for Overhead: $725 Total request: $3,149 |
Sandrine’s Piggery Farming Project in RWANDA The community members agree that the problem of extreme poverty in their community is due to the lack of both organic and chemical fertilizer. Raising pigs allows for a source of manure, which increases the production of crops in the field and in at-home kitchen gardens (pictured above), which will reduce malnutrition and generate income. Read Sandrine's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 400 Project Budget: $5,301 Minus the Community Contribution: $1,599 Plus 20% forOverhead: $1,060 Total request: $4,763 |
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Dorothy’s Community Health Clinic Project in MALAWI will provide easy access to basic health services such as childhood immunizations, prenatal counselling, youth-friendly health services, and limited first aid care. The project is designed to build capacity of the community members by mobilising them to renovate the clinic building. Read Dorothy's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 2800 Project Budget: $2,609 Minus the Community Contribution: $638 Plus 20% for Overhead: $522 Total request: $2,493 |
Alexandre’s Water Pipeline Rehabilitation Project in RWANDA aims to improve sanitation and water access in the village of Kariha. The existing water pipeline is damaged, and as a result, women and children must walk miles down the mountainous valley to collect water and it's hard for people to engage in good sanitation behaviors. Read Alexandre's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 200 Project Budget: $7,001 Minus the Community Contribution: $2,105 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,400 Total request: $6,296 |
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Jamila Hadi’s Women’s Association Project in MOROCCO will teach 80 women and 18 girls in the village how to read and write, as well as how to manage future cooperatives and associations. This project will promote community engagement and the maternal health training will decrease the risk of cervical cancer and sickness in young children. Read Jamila's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 98 Project Budget: $279 Minus the Community Contribution: $78 Plus 20% for Overhead: $56 Total request: $255 |
Faustin’s Sheep Farming Project in RWANDA seeks to find a solution for infertile soil by producing manure. Increased soil fertility will lead to greater agricultural productivity, and therefore better nutrition and higher income. This project will also provide a permanent source of income to women. Read Faustin's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 1,357 Project Budget: $7,433 Minus the Community Contribution: $2,716 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,487 Total request: $6,204 |
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Angella’s Soap Scale-up Project in MALAWI aims to improve the economic condition of the village of Nkhata Bay by improving their soap production, fixing the moulding system and teaching the women about the process. The group will also be introduced to candle making, a new income generating activity to supplement soap production. Read Angella's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 210 Project Budget: $1,623 Minus the Community Contribution: $426 Plus 20% for Overhead: $325 Total request: $1,474 |
Cecile’s Sewing Project in RWANDA aims to generate income and increase the health status of poor families by teaching community members how to sew. The project will empower women to produce items needed to protect from the harsh weather. Their products will be sold at Birembo Market, which attracts many people from different sectors. Read Cecile's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 500 Project Budget: $7,390 Minus the Community Contribution: $2,225 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,478 Total request: $6,643 |
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Asmaa’s Classroom Project in MOROCCO aims to reduce the school dropout rate by improving the learning environment children experience at a young age. This project will repair a classroom, a local woman has also agreed to teach preschool age students, and parents will pay her salary. Read Asmaa's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 34 Project Budget: $1,388 Minus the Community Contribution: Teacher's salary Plus 20% for Overhead: $278 Total request: $1,666 |
Jean’s Pig Farming Project in RWANDA seeks to address issues of malnutrition, soil infertility, and lack of economic opportunity. Additionally, a veterinarian has agreed to observe and help the piglets at the beginning of the project to ensure their good health and good project productivity. Read Jean's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 996 Project Budget: $9,580 Minus the Community Contribution: $1,910 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,916 Total request: $9,587 |
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Mohammed’s Irrigation Project in MOROCCO will promote agricultural development by building a tank for storing water. During the summertime, water flow decreases by 70%, causing trees to die. A water tank will improve irrigation, decreasing the failure of trees and increasing the quality of grazing land for livestock. Read Mohammed's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 111 Project Budget: $9,302 Minus the Community Contribution: $4,808 Plus 20% forOverhead: $1,860 Total request: $6,354 |
Phoibe’s Sheep Farming Project in RWANDA aims to combat malnutrition and soil infertility. Sheep are disease resistant, have short intervals of reproduction, and can feed on a large variety of grasses, which reduces the stress of looking for feed. The sheep will create a manure source to fertilize crops, which then increases agricultural productivity and revenue. Read Phoibe's proposal here.
Number of people directly impacted: 994 Project Budget: $7,055 Minus the Community Contribution: $2,211 Plus 20% for Overhead: $1,411 Total request: $6,256 |
