New District Global Grant: Agri-eco Organic Farming in the Philippines
Many of you will remember our Group Study Exchange Team from the Philippines during District Governor Jim Russell’s year in 2010.Elayne Bozick, Rotary Club of Youngstown, has remained in contact with Tato (Dimayuga Fortunato), and on behalf of the Rotary Club Mataasnakahoy, our District has agreed to partner with their District for a Global Grant supporting Agri-eco organic farming for indigent farmers in that area. Elayne has personally seen the fine work this club has done on water projects during her GSE visit. Our District is excited to work with them on this project.
Our new Rotary Global Grant would provide education and support to institute organic farming techniques and improve the quality of life for members of the Organic Farmers Association who represent the indigent farmers and their families in Mataasnakahoy, Province of Batangas, in the Philippines.
Through the use of agri-eco organic farming techniques including vermicast (worm breakdown of organic matter), water systems and reservoirs, high value crop plantation, greenhouse construction, refurbishment of a multi-purpose building, and organic chicken egg production, the Association hopes to improve the quality of life in the community and the environment in general.
Our District has committed $10,000 in grant funds and the Rotary Club Mataasnakahoy $5,000. Rotary will match these grants to allow the project to go forward. We’ve raised several thousand dollars from our local Clubs for this grant.
If your Club hasn’t yet considered a donation, please do so. Forward donations to: Rotary Club of Youngstown, Attn Elayne Bozick /TRIF, 17 N Champion St., Youngstown, OH 44503