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Northern Ghana Clean Water
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$149,700
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The clean water competitive matching grant #65414 for the Northern, Brong Ahafo, and Upper East Regions of Ghana will provide wells, water purification systems, and city mechanized water systems to cities and towns. The grant goal is to provide clean and safe water to reduce outbreak of the Guinea Worm parasite and blindness caused by Trachoma.” This grant also builds on the knowledge learned from Rotary MG#63415 and MG#56993. Our joint goal is to eliminate the Guinea Worm by 2010! |
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Primary Host Partner in the Project Country
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Primary International Partner Outside the Project Country
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Proposed Financing
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Primary Host Sponsor Rotary Club/District |
Rotary Club of Tamale | $100 |
Primary International Sponsor Rotary Club/District |
Rotary Club of Rocky Mount | $3,025 |
District 7570 DDF | $34,500 |
Additional Rotary Clubs/Districts |
District 7550 DDF | $40,000 |
Rotary Club of Roanoke, VA Rotary 5773 | $1,600 |
Rotary Club of Floyd, VA Rotary 72971 | $1,000 |
Rotary Club of Fieldale/Collinsville | $400 |
Rotary Club of Stuart, VA | $1,000 |
Rotary Club of Danville, VA | $600 |
Rotary Club of Linden, VA | $100 |
Rotary Club of New Market, VA | $400 |
Rotary Club of Chatham, VA | $350 |
Rotary Club of Boiling Springs, NC | $3,175 |
Rotary Club of West Seneca, NY | $2,000 |
Rotary Club of Salem, VA | $3,000 |
Rotary Club of Milford, MA | $500 |
Rotary Club of Christiansburg/Blacksburg, VA | $1,500 |
Rotary Club of Blacksburg, VA | $2,250 |
District 7570 DDF | $6,000 |
District 7040 DDF | $8,500 |
Rotary Club of Grapevine, TX | $4,000 |
Rotary Club of Watertown, NY | $4,400 |
Rotary Club of Watertown Sunrise, NY | $4,400 |
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Amount requested from the Rotary Foundation
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$26,900
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Total
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$149,700
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Status and Progress Information
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Completed
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This project is completed. Project listed for the 2007-08 Rotary Year. The Matching Grant application number from TRF is #65414. The TRF Staff in charge of this grant is Kate Stewart (Katherine.Stewart@rotary.org).
We have repaired many boreholes and wells with the funds. We are also in the process of digging hand dug wells around Bolgatanga. We completed the grant in April 2009.
<12-Mar-08> System Entry
Creation of project page.
<1-May-08> by Walter Hughes, Jr.
The competitive matching grant was approved this week. We are still looking for funding for this grant and a follow-on grant.
<12-Jun-08> System Entry
Grant paperwork sent to The Rotary Foundation.
<12-Jun-08> System Entry
Grant approved by The Rotary Foundation.
<19-Jan-09> by WalterKHughes@gmail.com
We have repaired many boreholes and wells with the funds. We are also in the process of digging hand dug wells around Bolgatanga. We hope to submit an interim report in February 2009 and get the second payment from the Rotary Foundation. We are hoping for a completion by the end of 2009.
<9-Jun-09> System Entry
Grant status changed to "Completed".
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This website is a private initiative by Rotarian Philippe Lamoise, Torrey Pines Rotary Club, District 5340, to help the clubs and districts worldwide to do matching grants with The Rotary Foundation.
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