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Causes: Economic Development, Education, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance, Primary & Elementary Schools, Rural Economic Development
Mission: Mission Statement of the Beng Community Fund (BCF) The Beng Community Fund (BCF) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to benefit the Beng community in Côte d’Ivoire. Funds of the NGO may be used for a variety of community projects, including housing needs, sanitation improvements, educational programs, and other community efforts, as agreed upon by relevant members of the Beng community. Such development projects aim to help the Beng retain the vitality of their rich cultural traditions while offering advantages of modern technology, with an emphasis on local sustainability. Funds to be used for these purposes include proceeds from the books, Parallel Worlds and Braided Worlds, by Alma Gottlieb and Philip Graham, as well as funds donated by individuals and groups for the purpose. Déclaration de Mission de la Fondation Communautaire des Beng (FCB) La Fondation Communautaire des Beng est une organisation non-gouvernementale, sans but lucratif, qui a pour mission d’aider la communauté Beng dans sa politique de développement en Côte d’Ivoire. Les fonds de l’ONG seront utilisés pour financer des projets divers, notamment le logement, l’hygiène publique, l’assainissement, l’éducation, et bien d’autres sur approbation de la dite communauté. Ces projets de développement ont pour objectif de protéger la vitalité des traditions culturelles riches des Beng, en offrant les avantages des technologies modernes, en mettant l’accent sur la durabilité au niveau local. Les fonds pour ces projets proviennent des recettes des livres, Parallel Worlds et Braided Worlds, écrits par Alma Gottlieb et Philip Graham, ainsi que des dons faits par des individus et groupes en faveur de la fondation.
Results: Our completed projects: -repaired water pump—only source of clean, potable water for one village -advised re safe vs. dangerous use of newly-installed electricity -advised re rights to forest vis-a-vis logging companies -aided development of a fabric store Current/ongoing project: -support the under-funded elementary school in one village
Target demographics: the Beng community (a minority ethnic group in east-central Ivory Coast)
Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 elementary school students
Geographic areas served: Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)
Programs: education, clean water, and other projects to promote sustainable rural development