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Written by Rick Barkley
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 04:41 |
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Hi, and thank you for your continued support! I just wanted to take some time and give everyone a quick update.
Our microcredit program is continuing to do phenomenally well, and we have doubled the number of participants over the past couple of months. More recently we have also been working with a group of women in Rwanda who are applying for a loan to buy some cows and chickens. The women are very enterprising and have a solid business plan. Again, this reminds me of why we do what we do. The people of Africa, who are living in extreme poverty, are incredibly resourceful, and are driven to provide a better life for their families. Every time I am in Africa, and hear these women’s stories and plans I am amazed at their entrepreneurial spirit and “can do” attitude. Microcredit is simply a tool to allow them to achieve these dreams and radically change their current circumstances. It is not a hand out that only builds dependency upon others, but it is a proclamation of trust and responsibility. It allows the recipient freedom to invest in the market place with the goal of creating a better living situation for her and her family. It is a bottom up approach that slowly changes lives over time, but makes a lasting difference. It is certainly not the all inclusive answer to the issues of extreme poverty, but it is valuable tool that has dramatically impacted this region of the world.
With this in mind I am currently focusing on two primary projects. One is to dramatically grow our microcredit program, and I am exploring multiple ways to effectively do this. Secondly, we are raising money to build a dormitory for New Hope Orphanage in Busia Uganda. This is a huge need for the children currently living there, and will also pave the way to bring more children off of the streets.
Thank you again for your continued support!!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 04:44 |
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Hi and thank you for your continued support. Last month we launched a new version of our microcredit program!! We gave out 20 loans of $50 to 20 different women living in extreme poverty. We hope to be able to bring on additional women (5-10 women) every three months. So far the program has been very successful, and currently 100% of the women are paying back their loans, and using the money to invest in and expand their business. This is an incredible tool that allow these women trapped in poverty a way out. Below are some success stories showing how a small loan of $50-$100 can be used to make a huge difference in the lives of these women. Success stories  Nekesa Anna
Nekesa Anna is a 25 year old married woman. She resides in Nangwe Madibira. For the past two years she has been selling boiled maize and fresh foods. Her capital of less than $ 50 could not let her business grow and get out of poverty. She could not afford to provide the basic necessities for her five children living with her in a small grass thatched hut in Busia's slum of Nangwe. Her husband became a drunkard after realizing he could not provide for his family. New Hope Ministries (one of the orphanages supported by EAMP), a local Christian organization operating in Busia Town came to her rescue and started supporting two of her children Ivan 6 and Felix 7. The story however changed after she got a small low interest loan from East Africa Metamorphosis Project. Ann was able to double her capital up to $100 and boosted her once struggling business within a period of 4 months. Ann was able to repay the loan and apply for more money to expand her business. She is now on the road to get out of poverty.
 Namataka Oliver
Namataka Oliva is a 56 year Ugandan woman living in Alubaine A slum in Busia Town. For the last 4 year has been selling fresh fruits and banana without any tangible progress. This was due to limited capital in her business. She had less than $50 as her business capital. When she joined EAMP’s micro credit program, Oliva received $75 loan, and she boosted her fresh foods selling business. In five months. Olivia had already started realizing some profit from her business. Previously, her family was getting only one meal in a day but she is now able to adequately meet the needs of her family of 9 children. Namwebya Kamuyati Namwebya Kamuyati 45 year old married woman. She lives in Alubaine slum in Busia Town council in a small mud -walled house. She sells green banana ( Matooke ) with an operating capital of $ 50. Under EAMP’s micro credit program, Kamuyati received $75 loan which has become a stepping stone for Kamuyati to increase her business and make more profits. She can now sustain her family of 8 children living within her house.  Adongo Dorika
Adongo Dorika is a 61 year tailor living in Nangwe slum in Busia Uganda. She has 5 grandchildren living in her house. Before EAMP gave her a loan, Adongo's family only survived on a capital of $15. Adongo applied for a business loan of $100 and she was able to increase her business and also set up a small local restaurant near hr house and working place. With saving from her new business, Adongo has been able to buy an additional sewing machine. She can also now meet the needs of her family. 
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 03:35 |
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 Hi Everyone! It has been awhile since I have updated you with the latest news form Uganda. EAMP has been engaged in quite a few projects with New Hope Orphanage. Every time I visit the children I leave motivated to do more! There is such a need and it is awesome to see that through your support we are making a difference. Below are a couple of projects that we have just finished up. Electricity Yea!! Through your generous support we were recently able to bring electricity to New Hope Orphanage in Busia Uganda. This will be a tremendous help as the children are now able to study past dark. Hopefully in the future we will be able to get a computer set up to start teaching the children computer skills. with the addition of lights this will also add much needed security to the orphanage. 
New Beds Yea!! Through your support we were able to supply new beds for all the Orphans. This was another huge need at the orphanage. The beds they were using before were of old and rotted wood, which frequently broke causing injury to the children. As you can see from the pictures below we now have sturdy metal beds that the children can sleep on. Thanks for all your support!!! Next project we will be working on is renovating the Orphanage's dorms and classrooms. Not only are they in desperate need of repair, this will also allow us to expand and bring in more children. more details to come!
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 15 September 2009 04:38 |
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Well first of all, as my last blog update was over a month ago, I have realized I am not a very good blogger :)
I just wanted to give some quick updates regarding the East Africa Metamorphosis Project, and what we have been up to these past couple of months.
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 13 July 2009 03:00 |
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Hi everyone, and thank you so much for your support! I just got back from my latest trip to Uganda (Wow, it has actually been a month and a half...how time flies!!) and wanted to send out a quick note to let everyone know what is going on. Everything we are doing is made possible by you and your support. With each life that is changed and each child that is given a new hope there is a direct connection to your love and support.
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