Dinners Raise $2,548 for Relief and Development Fund
Posted May 5th, 2009
Thanks to all of the project supporters and participants who hosted and/or attended the seven Lenten events in support of the project. The purchases from the Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) fund catalog are ordered. Here is how your money ($ 2,548.00) has been spent in support of UN Millennium Development Goals:
MDG #1: Eradication of Extreme Hunger and Poverty: Purchased 8 goats!
MDG #2: Achieve Universal Primary Education: Purchased education for 2 children orphaned by AIDS.
MDG # 3: Promote Gender Equality & Empower Women: Purchased 2 micro loans.
MDG #4: Reduce Child Mortality: Purchased access to mobile health clinics for 20 people, vitamins, and medicine.
MDG #5: Improve Maternal Health: Purchased 7 maternal and child health care packages.
MDG # 6: Combat Diseases: Purchased mosquito nets and training for 25 families and AIDS prevention education.
MDG # 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability: Purchases clean water for a family.



