SEYCHELLES- FY 2007 SELF HELP FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT

UNCLAS PORT LOUIS 000342 SIPDIS STATE FOR AF/EPS TLDAVIDSON NAIROBI FOR REDSO/ESA AND RFMC E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AFIN EAID ECON EGOVSY SUBJECT: SEYCHELLES- FY 2007 SELF HELP FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT ¶1. SUMMARY: During FY 2007 Embassy Port Louis granted the $20,000 allotment for the Ambassador's Self Help Program to four diverse projects. While one of the projects is complete, the rest are still in progress and performing satisfactorily. Post is cautiously optimistic that all projects will be completed by October 31, 2008. END SUMMARY. ¶A. Name of Grantee: Wildlife Clubs of Seychelles I.A.A No.: 7662010 Project Title: Innovative school project for students Beneficiaries: 3 schools- around 150 students USD amount: 3,160 Un-liquidated balance: 3,160 Description of Activity: Funds used to carry out an inventory of rare fruits and medicinal plants and crops. Project aims to encourage students to discover traditional food crops and medicinal plants, conserve them in their school gardens, and use them in their daily life. Pilot gardens in three local schools will be part of the project. Funds generated from the sale of seedlings, plants, and fruits will be reinvested in the running nursery and gardens to sustain the project. Status: In progress ¶B. Name of Grantee: Nature Seychelles I.A.A No.: 7662020 Project Title: Environmental Protection project Beneficiaries: 10,000 visitors yearly USD amount: 5,000 Un-liquidated balance: 5,000 Description of Activity: Funds used to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment to refurbish the Cousin Island visitors' reception facility for an environment suited for the needs of visitors and island management. The island is a nature reserve and is open to visitors and to students once a week for educational programs. Status: In progress ¶C. Name of Grantee: Women in Action and Solidarity (WASO) I.A.A No.: 7662030 Project Title: Women's Empowerment Program Beneficiaries: 70 USD amount: 5,920 Un-liquidated balance: 2,363 Description of Activity: Funds used to purchase 2 sewing machines, equipment, and materials to provide training to young and unemployed women in sewing and handicraft. Product sales will sustain the association and will help women earn an income. Status: In progress ¶D. Name of Grantee: Holistic Health and Living Association of Seychelles I.A.A No.: 766240 Project Title: Course Materials for a Workshop Beneficiaries: 150 USD amount: 5,920 Un-liquidated balance: 110 Description of Activity: Funds used to purchase a photocopier and a printer to produce course materials for a workshop that targets vulnerable groups such as young people, teenagers, and single parents. The workshop encourages them to use self-empowerment skills to overcome problems associated with risky behavior; and seeks to inculcate human values, self management, and leadership and forgiveness skills. Status: Complete CABRERA