By Nasir Uddin | Co-Founder, Vice President
Our DREAM Became A Reality! (Continuted from last update)
NOTE: another report will be submitted in January after em[POWER] travels to Thailand and Uganda this month!
Em[POWER] is gaining ground literally and figuratively on multiple fronts! First, thanks to the financial generosity of individual and corporate donors over these last few months; em[POWER] has been enabled to transition towards the most impactful and involved phase for our mission in Bangladesh.
It took several months for em[POWER] executives to acquire the proper land space on which to build a new sorting facility for the landfill community of Matuail, Bangladesh. This is mostly because of the complicated challenges posed by buying land internationally, and em[POWER]’s commitment to collaborate comprehensively with local forces every single step of the way. However, despite recent tragedies, hartals (protests), and a cyclone em[POWER] is enthused to announce that the construction and development for the sorting facility is underway!
Here in the U.S., em[POWER] has been continuing all fundraising efforts to ensure we keep building on the momentum of these long-awaited and promising developments. Em[POWER] was recently humbled with a $10,000 donation from Hewlett Packard Canada along with their guarantee for future involvement. This generous act has energized our efforts, and exemplified the direction and scale of our growth as we continue to climb towards a future in which your donations drastically influence the lives and livelihood of landfill workers.
First 24 Workers in the Em[POWER] Bangladesh Sorting Facility! (see images in PDF)
Our next year’s goal for Project Bangladesh: 40 Household level Source Separation, 1 Small Scale Anaerobic Biodigestor, 1 Composting Unit, 1 Agriculture Bed and 1 Fair Trade Product
Cost: $35,000
We need your support: Donations, Time, OR Technology
Here are ways to donate:
ay Through GlobalGiving (if you do not have paypal): http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/empower-wastelands/ (you can also see how your funding will be used) [donations are MATCHED in DECEMBER]
Em[POWER] is working with multiple consulting agencies to restructure the overall organization at strategic level. It has expanded and grew its HR segment based on tremendous boom in its project portfolio. We are VERY excited for you to see all the great things going, especially with our new project site in Uganda! STAY TUNED!
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