In Zambia, its estimated by World Health Organisation (WHO) that 150,000 people are living with blindness. It was found that 80% of these cases could have been prevented if adequate measures were in place. This triggered CBM Ireland and local partners to collaborate with the Zambian Government to work towards the improvement of eye healthContinue reading “ElectricAid fighting blindness in Zambia”
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ElectricAid responds to Cyclone Idai
Just over one week ago, Cyclone Idai swept through southern African countries of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Strong winds and flooding have taken approximately 700 lives and destroyed roads, houses, schools and health facilities. An estimated 2.6 million people have been affected with many areas completely isolated and only accessible by helicopter. With limited accessContinue reading “ElectricAid responds to Cyclone Idai”
Christmas Greetings from ElectricAid
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”
Tanzania is Hopping with a Rabbit Revolution – Maadili Centre
The Tanzanian government is currently promoting the consumption of white meat. This is due to a growing rate of heart disease in Tanzania caused by high cholesterol that is commonly associated with eating red meats. In light of this, The Maadili Centre spotted an opportunity for rural farmers to start farming rabbits. Not only wasContinue reading “Tanzania is Hopping with a Rabbit Revolution – Maadili Centre”
“Leaving Fitzwilliam” Auction – a fantastic success!
The great “Leaving Fitzwilliam” auction on behalf of ElectricAid has been a magnificent success. ESB generously donated a wonderful range of furniture, houseware and framed prints for online auction among the staff. With the enthusiastic co-operation of people from Facilities, ITS and ElectricAid, the auction proved a huge winner with ESB people, who engagedContinue reading ““Leaving Fitzwilliam” Auction – a fantastic success!”
UCD VO : Dignity & rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities in India.
ElectricAid has funded UCD Volunteers Abroad 3 times since 2009 – for projects in Haiti and India. Students bring their skills and enthusiasm to deliver well-managed projects. We fund material costs only – ElectricAid does not get involved with individual sponsorships or travel/accommodation costs. UCD VO has been involved with Asha Joshi, a well-regarded NGOContinue reading “UCD VO : Dignity & rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities in India.”
ElectricAid’s 2016 AGM
ElectricAid’s 2016 Annual General Meeting took place on Tuesday April 25th, in the new surroundings of ESB’s new home at Gateway, East Wall Road, Dublin 3. There was an excellent turnout of “old reliables” and new attendees. The meeting started off with a sombre report from the field. Eoin Wrenn, Trócaire’s manager for East AfricaContinue reading “ElectricAid’s 2016 AGM”
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