Compassion Direct UK

Well things came to a standstill for a while while I recovered from a fractured pelvis,elbow and bad bang on the head but we are up and running again and I am really grateful for all the care I received from my friends and family over here.

So, where is the money going and what am I doing?

Well we just bought the Chappa (metal roofing) for a Comador (soup kitchen) in Florencia Varella - next district to Quilmes and a very poor area.  We are curently discussing future projects with this Cooperative - more to come on this as and when.

We have also bought all the materials to replace and repair the very dangerous wiring at the "Miricle for Children" project in El Monte.  We are delighted to have formed a partnership with the Development Department of the local council here and they are providing the Mano de Obra - work men to do the necessary.  so shortly the 2  industrial sewing machine that we provided for this project to assist single mother;s to  learn a trade and get work will be safely up and running and the kindergarten that we provided materials for will be able to proceed without electrical danger to the children.

We have recently received a grant from Exotex Ltd - London for $30,000 dollars to begin our new project - see new project funding page on this site,  at Villa Lujan.

We are also forming a new relationship with an organisation called APAER who work with rural schools in very poor and remote areas.

Tonight to encourge an awareness over here of the threat of Climate Change we have organised a Candle light vigel for 1 hour outside the Cathederal  and are one of 2900 small groups all over the world in 130 countries who are doing the same.  The photos and videos of the events will be made into a film and numbers of attendees will be gathered and taken to the Summit meeting in Copenhagen by Desmond Tutu. Asking for a real deal to be made and concrete action to be taken at the summit.

Thanks for your interest and support.

alll the best from Ros