Officially, in Uganda children aged three to five years are expected to be enrolled in preschool. However, there is currently a huge 91% gap between the numbers enrolled in pre-school and the overall population of children aged three to five years. Shocked with the statistics, The Women Protection Society based in Mbale in eastern UgandaContinue reading “New school, new students, new future”
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Sticking to the Knitting in 2017.
ElectricAid’s funding priorities include Basic Infrastructure (especially WASH projects), Health Care, Primary & Vocational Education, and Agriculture & Income Generation. These are the nuts & bolts of grass-roots development. We see Education as a prime driver of development, with particular emphasis on continuing participation by girls. Agricultural development and income-generating projects develop sustainability and self-reliance,Continue reading “Sticking to the Knitting in 2017.”
ElectricAid Annual Report 2017 – Thousands of Projects, Millions of Lives
154 projects, 38 countries, €1,179,213 – ElectricAid has released its 2017 Annual Report. The Report documents another successful year for Ireland’s premier workplace charity. ElectricAid has delivered once again for the poorest of the poor, funding projects all over the world and at home in Ireland. This report lists each and every one of thoseContinue reading “ElectricAid Annual Report 2017 – Thousands of Projects, Millions of Lives”
What a difference a May makes
The quality of the applications for the May funding round saw us spend €2,785 more than we aimed for however with a half the year to go we are in a good position to help many more development projects around the world. The funding was split up between; Education (17%), Agriculture and Livelihoods (28%), BasicContinue reading “What a difference a May makes”
James Foley – The Man, The Myth, The Legend …
As most of our readers are aware at this stage, the inimitable James Foley is retiring from ESB and from ElectricAid today. Throughout his 14 years of service and through almost 2,500 funding proposals, James has been so much more than the loyal servant of ElectricAid, he has been its knight in shining armour, itsContinue reading “James Foley – The Man, The Myth, The Legend …”
ElectricAid and GDPR – Stay in touch with us!
ElectricAid takes its responsibilities seriously in how we handle your data. Effective and respectful communications form a key part of how we interact with all 2,650 of you, and how we build and sustain the ElectricAid community. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25th May, 2018 and will impact significantly onContinue reading “ElectricAid and GDPR – Stay in touch with us!”
ElectricAid’s AGM marks a changing of the guard, and a new departure…
ElectricAid held its 2017 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1st May, in Gateway 3, East Wall Road. It was a fruitful and well supported gathering. Change and renewal were the main themes of the day. We reviewed another strong and successful year where revenue and project funding grew strongly, although membership did show a marginalContinue reading “ElectricAid’s AGM marks a changing of the guard, and a new departure…”
Late Addition to AGM!
Our friends in Sightsavers have agreed to give a short presentation to the AGM on the fantastic work funded by ElectricAid over the last few years. This will give clear sight (sic) of really effective and life-changing work, funded by your generosity. It’s the first item, kicking off at 3.30 pm. See you there!
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