International Projects

Canadian Lutheran World Relief

• Strengthening Democratic Processes

  Fund: Development Fund | Country: India | Amount: $22,809 | Funded in 2008/2009

  In 107 beneficiary communities, this project oversees the training of Strategic Action Groups (SAGs) (Women: 48%; Men: 52%) leaders and members in gender equity, leadership, legal issues and business management and vocational training for development of credit and income generation opportunities.

• Bihar Floods Appeal

  Fund: Relief and Rehabilitation Fund | Country: India | Amount: $25,000 | Funded in 2008/2009

  The focus of the project was on responding to the immediate needs of people affected by flooding in the Bihar State of India. The main goal was the provision of emergency supplies to families in relief camps. MCIC funding was requested for the provision of water purification supplies, temporary shelter materials, blankets and family kits.

  This project was part of $50,000 received from the Government of Manitoba, designated specifically to respond to flooding in the Bihar region of India.