Africa
Below is a sample of some of the projects which UWC students have made a difference in Africa with GoMakeADifference’s support.
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Adriatic Aid – Reaching out to Kibera — Nairobi, Kenya – (2017)
This project intended to reach out to children in primary schools in Kibera as a means of targeting a larger population by supplying them with water purifying chemicals and basic scholastic materials.
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Girl Empowerment Swaziland — Swaziland, – (2017)
Girl Empowerment Swaziland is evoking the untapped focus on the average girl in Swaziland. Engaging the youth of Swazi girls in a hive of activities that is eye-opening for communities on the benefits that come with supported girls.
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Boldly Taking Action — Maseru, Lesotho – (2017)
A two month initiative to feed patients receiving HIV treatment at a local hospital/clinic in the rural areas of Lesotho and the production of a documentary to advocate to the government for the free provision of a balanced meal for patients.
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Joy In Action — Bondoukuy, Burkina Faso – (2017)
Provided baskets of toiletries and nutritious cereal to fight against malnutrition. Distributed 21 mosquito nets and 1000 condoms to fight against undesired pregnancies and malaria. Contributed to sanitation by building 3 public latrines.
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Solar Salone — Bo, Sierra Leone – (2017)
Provided sustainable and reliable solar panels for boarding school students who are affected by power shortage in Sierra Leone and prospective future leaders. Helping increase the grades of the students by increasing their study time through solar panels.
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FAM (Fight Against Malaria) — Bara, Niger – (2017)
The project aimed to make a box of medication to help people living in Niger and suffering from malaria. It included a session to raise awareness, making sure mosquito nets and mosquito coals will be accessible to the villagers.
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Supporting Orphans of Ebola — Makeni, Sierra Leone – (2016)
GoMakeADifference volunteers worked in collaboration with the Women’s Forum for Human Rights and Democracy to distribute learning materials to Ebola Virus Disease orphans in Sierra Leone’s Municipality of Makeni.
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Lus-cycling — Lusaka, Zambia – (2016)
Teaching children in Zambia about the environment.
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Freetown Cheshire Home Project — Freetown, Sierra Leone – (2016)
UWC students worked together to provide the children at Freetown Cheshire Home with proper access to water facilities by refurbishing its borehole and ensure that water can be accessed using a pump. Their overall goal was to improve their quality of life, personal hygiene and overall health of the children at the home.
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Fighting Infant Mortality — Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (2016)
Olivia Tienin ran a program in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to help 70 mothers keep their children safe, as infant mortality rates continue to rise across the country. She provided them with access to free healthcare, regular medical monitoring and practical medical supplies.