PER/06/053 - Community kitchen project

Country Peru

Total project budget ($USD) $9,822

Requested funding ($USD) $4,969

25/09/2006

Project development type Food, Nutrition and Health

Name of Requesting Association Club de Madres Virgen del Carmen de la Comunidad San Isidro de Taracachi

Objective: The project aims at building a community kitchen for students attending elementary school in the poverty-striken Andean town of San Isidro de Taracachi in Huancavelica, Peru (3800 msl). Local authorities (Church and community members, Government represent

Background: The community of San Isidro de Taracachi is one of the poorest of the country. Living in almost complete isolation in the Andean plateau at 3800 msl, the villagers struggle to earn a living through their traditional farming activities while they see their

Use of Funds: The funds would be used to purchase construction materials including on-site delivery (90%) and pay for the services of a construction foreman (10%) who will guarantee building quality.

Beneficiaries: 80

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