The 20×20 Project has officially concluded and I am thrilled to report that through the generosity of our supporters we were able to raise $3,280 from 132 donors! This amount far surpassed the $2,000 goal we had initially set and could not have come at a better time. Plastic bladders, the most important part of the biodigester, recently went up in price. This price increase caused our initial estimate of $2,000 to be insufficient to fund the project. The extra $1,280 that our supporters donated will allow us to keep our commitment to the people of Nicaragua and fund all 20 biodigesters!
I cannot thank you all enough for your response to this initiative. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 1.3 million people, mainly women and children, die each year as a result of respiratory problems from the smoke created by dirty, wood burning stoves. The 20×20 Project may not make a huge dent in that number, but when you are dealing with a life, saving just one is a huge step to someone.
Keep an eye out for updates on the implementation of this project through emails and facebook!
Again, thank you for your support. $10 can make a huge difference.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
-On behalf of the EOS International Staff and Board, Joe Lamusga – Finance Director
