RSAF
2017 GRANT RECIPIENTS
NOVEMBER – MICHAELMAS TERM
RSSAF received more than 250 applications for this grant cycle. Grants were awarded to two organisations: one from Uganda and another from Cameroon.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FOR INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT (CIIRD)
Organisation website: www.ciirduganda.org
Project site: Kasaana parish, Kkingo sub-county, Lwengo District, Uganda
Project aim: To build and install 3 water harvesting tanks and install 3 water purification devices in 3 schools; and educate 600 pupils & 10 teachers about the importance of handwashing and good hygiene.
CAMEROON ASSOCIATION OF ACTIVE YOUTHS (CAMAAY)
Organisation website: www.camaay.ngo
Project site: Bamenda, North-West region, Cameroon
Project aim: The project Fighting Hidden Hunger (Nutrient deficiencies) will set up 5 more school gardens. It will teach children gardening skills and educate them about the importance of good nutrition.
JUNE – TRINITY TERM
RSSAF received 74 applications for this grant cycle. Grants were awarded to two organisations: one from Zimbabwe and one from Kenya.
AFYAFRICA
Organisation website: http://www.afyafrika.org/
Project site: Narok county, Kenya
Project aim: To train groups of 15 Maasai women to make environmentally friendly briquettes. The
women will also receive financial training and health education about the importance of delivering
one’s baby in a health facility.
GATEWAY TO ELATION
Organisation website: http://gatewaytoelation.org/
Project site: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Project aim: To train blind youth in computer literacy, mobility and social interaction skills.