MOZAMBIQUE FY 2004 SPECIAL SELF-HELP (SSH) INTERIM REPORT ON

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MAPUTO 000193

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SUBJECT: MOZAMBIQUE FY 2004 SPECIAL SELF-HELP (SSH) INTERIM REPORT ON
12 PROJECTS



1. SUMMARY: This cable lists the present status of the 12 proposals
that were awarded SSH funds for FY 2004 totaling USD 57,350. All
projects are active. END SUMMARY.

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SSH Projects 2004
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Project - SSH-04-656-001 - Water Well and Cistern
Grantee - Associacao Agro-Pecuaria de Mafufine
Amount Granted - $ 4,500
Amount Obligated - $ 4,500
Disbursed Amount - $ 0.00
Balance - $ 0.00
Location - Mafufine, Magude District, Maputo Province
Status The project is active. Procurement and submission of quotes
for equipments and materials to build a well, a cistern with a pump
system, and a watering place for cattle breeding has been approved. We
are waiting to receive the final invoices. Once we receive these, the
project will be complete.
Project - SSH-04-656-002 - Supply hammer mill
Grantee - Grupo de Poupanca de Nonequetho
Amount Granted - $ 4,500
Amount Obligated - $ 0.00
Disbursed Amount - $ 0.00
Balance - $ 4,500
Location - Xalawe, Nampula Province
Status The project is active. The farmers' saving group is procurin
quotes for the hammer mill (high-speed machine that uses hammers and
cutters to crush, grind, chip, or shred solid waste) for submission t
the Embassy.
Project - SSH-04-656-003- Expand and Improve Facilities at a Health
Clinic
Grantee - Manda Wilderness Project
Amount Granted - $ 8,400
Amount Obligated $ 0.00
Disbursed Amount $ 0.00
Balance - $8,400.00
Location - Cobue, Niassa
Status We are in contact with the project director to urge him to
submit pro forma invoices and to start project implementation.
Project - SSH-04-656-004 - Build Water Well
Grantee - Irmas Missionarias de S. Carlos Borromeo Scalabrinianas
Amount Granted - $ 11,000
Amount Obligated $ 11,000
Disbursed Amount $ 0.00
Balance - $0.00
Location - Ressano Garcia, Maputo Province
Status The project is active. The Catholic missionary group has
submitted pro forma invoices for the purchase of the construction
material to build a well of 130-140 meters. We are waiting for the
final invoices to consider the project complete.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-005- Supply three sewing machines
Grantee - Associacao Mocambicana para Apoio e Desenvolvimento da
Crianca Orfa
Amount Granted - $ 700
Amount Obligated $ 605
Disbursed Amount $ 0.00
Balance - $ 95
Location - Gaza Province
Status The project is active. The grantee submitted pro forma
invoices amounting to USD 605 to purchase one sewing machine. We are
waiting for the final invoice in order to make the payment.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-006 - Provide carpentry and metalwork
equipment
pment
Grantee - Escola Primaria Completa de Malhazine
Amount Granted - $ 5,000
Amount Obligated $ 3,150
Disbursed Amount $ 3,150
Balance - $ 1,850
Location Malhazine, Maputo Province
Status The project is active. The grantee has purchased part of th
basic practical material for carpentry and metalwork classes for
students' use and is currently procuring remaining necessary material
Project Number - SSH-04-656-007- Construction of a classroom
Grantee - Escola Primaria Completa de Milange
Amount Granted - $ 6,700
Amount Obligated $ 6,700
Disbursed Amount $ 6,700
Balance - $0.00
Location - Milange District, Zambezia Province
Status: The project has been completed.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-008- Build an Environmental Library
Grantee - Associacao de Defesa do Meio Ambiente
Amount Granted - $ 8,000
Amount Obligated $ 1,950
Disbursed Amount $ 6,050
Balance - $0.00
Location - Beira, Sofala Province
Status The project is active. The environmental association has spe
has spe
part of the grant to purchase materials to rehabilitate the space to
create an environmental library and resource center. The Association
has submitted pro forma invoices for the purchase of the remaining
equipment.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-009 - Irrigation pump
Grantee - Associacao dos Camponeses de Vulalo
Amount Granted - $ 580
Amount Obligated $ 0.00
Disbursed Amount $ 100
Balance - $480
Location - Milange, Zambezia Province
Discussion The project is active. The farmers' association is
procuring remaining equipment. We are expecting pro forma invoices
soon.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-010 - Irrigation pump
Grantee - Associacao de Produtores Agricolas de Chilumba
Amount Granted - $ 580
Amount Obligated $ 0.00
Disbursed Amount $ 100
Balance - $480
Location - Milange, Zambezia Province
Status - The project is active. The farmers' association is procurin
remaining equipment. We are expecting pro forma invoices soon.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-011 - Irrigation pump
pump
Grantee - Associacao Agricola e Comercializacao de Simbe
Amount Granted - $ 590
Amount Obligated $ 0.00
Disbursed Amount $ 103
Balance - $487
Location - Milange, Zambezia Province
Status The project is active. The farmers' association is procurin
remaining equipment. We are expecting pro forma invoices soon.
Project Number - SSH-04-656-012 - Provide chemistry, biology, physics
and lab materials
Grantee - Escola Secundaria Francisco Manyanga
Amount Granted - $ 6,800
Amount Obligated $ 0.00
Disbursed Amount $ 0.00
Balance - $ 6,800
Location - Maputo Province
Status The grantee is in the process of procuring basic lab equipme
for students' use in physics, chemistry, and biology classes.
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