1. ENGLISH
Sandeba is a centre in the Ipelce region of Burkina Faso, led by Pastor Idressa, it houses 75 children
aged from 0-16.
Founded in the 1980's the orphanage has continued to grow and so to have their needs.
Government assistance is almost nonexistent, so they must rely on donations to provide the very basic
necessities. Dedicated employees live on
site 24 hours a day, seven days a week and often without pay.
My project is to facilitate the Quebecois Association (Corcovado), in their aim to assist the orphanage
to become self-sufficient.
http://www.nordtic.net/corcovado/sandeba/
This requires a European, Berlin-based organization that will consistently take small steps towards this
goal, substantially improving the
conditions on site.
Together with friends, work colleagues and volunteers, I have, and will continue to organize various
campaigns to create awareness of Sandeba
Ipelce and their needs.
I will also continue to raise funds by selling various items such as books, clothing, electronic goods,
etc, which are very kindly donated by the
public, in Mauerpark flea market.
I have already opened a german bank account, to which all revenues and donations collected are
remitted.
I am looking for potential sponsors and supporters and for people with any relevant and practical
knowledge that can be used on site, in Burkina
Faso, to aid in improving the living conditions for the orphans and volunteers.
An example of this would be the permaculture project:
With this project, we could improve the agricultural yield which in turn would impact positively on the
nutrition and overall health of the children.
Furthermore, any possible overproduction has the potential to generate an income. An additional
benefit may also be made by raising medicinal
plants to improve hygiene and to reduce illness and infant mortality.
I will collect the statistical data concerning the causes of the local prevailing diseases and mortality
rates of these children, not only to be able to
compare this information in the future, establishing whether the effort made has achieved a result, but
also to gather evidence for alternative
opportunities for development in one of the poorest countries in the world.
Text from Greta Ambers.