Run, walk, hop, skip, jump, dance, or just move your way for health!
The Yonkofa Project wants to get people moving to improve their health, while creating funds to help provide further supplies, building, and education to the healthcare providers and communities of the Western Region of Ghana.
For 2019 - we are focusing on the Devego Health Center in the Ketu North Municipality. It is in desperate need of our help! The Devago Health Center currently has NO working plumbing, the roof is collapsing, and it is not safe or complete for patient care. This leaves the area with NO health care center!
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$29 entrance fee - pays for one day of education for a healthcare worker.
$50 entrance fee - buys various medical supplies (stethoscopes, bp cuff, etc).
$100 entrance fee - buys a Doppler for prenatal exams (heartbeat monitor); outfits a clinic with a complete delivery pack for a normal delivery.
$250 donation - purchases a new centrifuge for the lab.
$400 donation - purchases a new exam table or hospital bed.
$1000 donation - provides interior plumbing for a clinic/updates the plumbing fixtures.
$2500 donation - supplies the septic tank and field for the clinic.
$3000 donation - builds public bathroom facilities for use by waiting patients and families.
$5500 donation - provides for the drilling of a well, installation of tanks and a water tower for water pressure.
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
THE YONKOFA PROJECT INC.
To build and equip medical clinics in rural Western Ghana, staffed with Ghanaian medical professionals, establishing a sustainable medical care system.
Primarily, we are trying to meet the needs to rehab the Devago Health Center. It is in desperate need of plumbing, roofing, and supplies.
Your generous donations will be used to buy desperately needed medical equipment, medical texts for healthcare workers, will fund our next educational conference for the Aowin district in February 2020, as well as contribute to the building fund for our current and future clinic builds. We are also in desperate need of new 4x4 transportation to reach all the villages we serve and will continue to save money to accomplish this goal!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?
Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.
Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.
What is the campaign registration fee?
Campaign registration fee is the amount that you'll need to pay to enroll in this virtual race. This fee (less transaction charges) will go to the non-profit running this campaign as a donation.
The registration fee along with the funds raised through your individual fundraising page will enable the non-profit to fund various programs and pursue their organization's mission.
How can I create my fundraising page?
Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.
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How do I join a team on this campaign?
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I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?
All donations are made in US dollars, so the donations may be levied an exchange rate fee via your bank. Donors will want to connect with their bank to determine exactly what that fee may be. Additionally, international donors will need to reach out to a tax professional to discuss if and how tax deductibility will apply to their donation.
Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?
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