Projects
The Rome group presently counts some 112 members and the entire amount of their contributions, around US$92,000 a year, is allocated directly to projects, without overhead costs since the Fund is managed by members themselves, all volunteers.
Since 1983, nearly $1,200,000.00 were disbursed by the Rome group to fund some 230 projects! Some of these projects and their project description are available in this section - select the subcategories (regions) from the menu bar or from the options below.
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To establish a carpentry workshop and training scheme. This will create employment opportunities for disadvantaged rural youth and also provide wood products and furniture at a reasonable price to villagers
A revolving credit fund will be set up to serve two villages in Thailand`s impoverished northeastern region. Revolving credit support will be provided to farmers from the two villages to allow them to purchase a variety of seasonal vegetable seeds, fertil
To provide utensils and kitchenware necessary for the meal service, that will provide breakfast and lunch to children from 6 to 12 years old, all from poor areas in Lima.
To provide a better infrastructure and utensils for the meal service, that will provide breakfast and lunch to children from 3 to 5 years old, all from poor areas in Lima.
To assist the community of Banga to alleviate the scarcity of food by purchasing agricultural tools for the women (123) to till the soil and care for crops on a community field under the supervision of the agricultural extension worker who is also the pro