Credit for Collection of 31,000 ltrs of Used Oil.

We are now in the sixth month since our project joined global giving. We appreciate all donors who have provided us with the resources that have enebaled us to make progress.

Since April 2009, we have been able to collect an additional 3,100 litres of used oil. This has been recycled and sold to end-users. We have managed to get 8 additional garages to set up used oil collection facilities as well. On average these will be giving us 240 litres of used oil per month.

During the same period we have given 3 small loans to mechanics. This brings to a total of 4 small loans given to mechanics who are involved in safe collection of used oil. These loans have been used for various purposes.

During this period as well, we have faced some not-very-encouraging challenges. Three garages that have worked with our programme since 2005 closed down due to low business. Three other businesses that have received loans from EPS in the past have also folded up. The main reason - poor business!

Some exciting news though; EPS has benefited from two unique support;

1. We have had support from Volunteers from Harvard Business School who have helped EPS to set up a new website that is more interactive. Thanks to Dennis DiDonna for his committment that has enabled us to have this new beatiful website. For more info visit www.epsprogram.com.

2. We have also obtained financial support from a Charity Auction conducted at the Harvard Business School of $2,200. We wish to thank all those who participated in this for such a kind gesture. many thanks to Shelby Clark for his continued efforts. this money will go towards giving small loans to mecahnics and other collectors of used oil.

We will be loading project photos in a couple of days so stay tuned.