Agro-sanitation-healthcare project
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Project ProposalAgriculture, Sanitation and Healthcare
In Munoz, Dominican RepublicFebruary 2012
Brian Newhouse, CEO and founder of Village12
Munoz, Dominican Republic
As mentioned in the first video, the three target areas based on our assessment were in agriculture, sanitation and healthcare. Village12 is launching 4 projects to address the problem in each of these areas:
1) Community cleanup and public park installation.2) Agriculture production. 3) Latrines and composting system. 4) Medical clinic and healthcare courses.
Projects
Community Park and Cleanup
Problem: • Garbage is scattered throughout the community. • There are no garbage cans and few community gathering areas.
Projected output:
A garbage-free environment,
with a functioning recycling center and and public park.
Cost: $ 6,528
Agriculture Production
Problem: People do not eat or grow enough food.
Projected output: • Use innovative and efficient growing systems to
maximize crop output and grow enough food to feed everyone.
Cost: $ 8,265
Latrines and Composting Bin
Problem: There are not enough toilets. The 28 that are present are in poor condition.
Projected output: • Build 75 (est) low-cost, locally-sourced, locally-approved
latrine toilets, enough for 1 for every 10 people. • Build a composting system to process the human waste into
fertilizer.
Cost: $ 25,928
Clinic and Healthcare Education
Problem: Malnourishment, dehydration and unsanitary living conditions cause many people to be weak and sick. People do not have the access, attention or education needed to lead healthy, clean lives.
Cost: $ 6,865 Projected output: • An operating a medical clinic, staffed with
medical practitioners and stocked with over-the-counter medicines. Regularly offer courses like nutrition, hygiene and first aid to train healthcare workers.
Estimated Project Expenses
Community Park and Cleanup $ 6,528Agriculture Production 8,265 Latrines and Composting bin 25,928Clinic and Healthcare Education 6,865
Total $ 47,586
Reporting back
Every two weeks, we will post a progress report on www.village12.org/donate.
To make a donation, go towww.village12.org or www.fundly.com/village12.