International Lifeline Fund
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Target demographics: Displaced persons in East Africa and Haiti
Direct beneficiaries per year: 300,000
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: be part of a dynamic team, working on specific projects tailored to the volunteer's interests to help bring clean water and clean cooking to displaced and impoverished communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti.
Geographic areas served: East Africa and Haiti
Mission:
OUR VISION IS SIMPLE. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING A WORLD IN WHICH NO ONE IS FORCED TO DRINK CONTAMINATED WATER OR EXPOSE THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT TO THE HARMS ASSOCIATED WITH COOKING ON AN OPEN FIRE.
Results:
- 30,000 stoves made and distributed in Uganda
- 206 boreholes drilled serving 150,000 people
- 14,400 stoves distributed in Haiti
- 17,000 stoves distributed in Kenya
- 206 boreholes drilled serving 150,000 people
- 14,400 stoves distributed in Haiti
- 17,000 stoves distributed in Kenya
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kayesulpya
11/23/12
I had an opportunity to work with ILF for a short term in Haiti, Uganda and Kenya. I am so impressed to find out the commitment provided to refugees and vulnerable people on clean cook stove, water and sanitation, and hygiene program in those countries. I am enthused by their activities. Clean stove...
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Ben Fraser
11/13/12
I have previously worked with ILF in Uganda and Kenya in a management capacity. Although a small organisation at the time, ILF provided a great scope for community led development through livelihood projects including the fuel efficient stove project. Although there were many challenges in adapting ...
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zarag44
11/08/12
International Lifeline Fund goes above and beyond to serve with justice and compassion. They not only apply their programs but address surrounding social issues they can improve simultaneously. I had the opportunity to talk to Vahid Jahangiri and he has been a key player in helping grow this ...
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