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DIRECT AID PROGRAM (DAP) Projects funded in 2009-2010
The following projects were funded in 2009-2010 in Mauritius, Rodrigues and Madagascar through the Australian High Commission’s Direct Aid Program (DAP). A total of AUD170,000 was providing as funding.
Mauritius
Funding support for construction materials to build a pre-primary school in Cite Flamboyant Richelieu.
The purchase of 8 ventilators for the young patients of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Mauritius. The machines will assist patients with their breathing difficulties and improve their health and quality of life.
Purchase of a paediatric cystoscope for Flacq hospital. This specialised equipment will be used by surgeons to carry out operations on children who have renal and urinary problems.
Purchase of a solar water heater for the Pensioners Welfare Association's Residential Care Centre in Vacoas.
Purchase of tools and equipments for Centre Technique Montfort, Port Louis. The Centre Technique St Montfort helps young people who come mostly from vulnerable and marginalised groups. Students receive training in motorcycle mechanics, welding, electricity, woodcarving, cabinet making and food production.
Donation of reading and educational books to the Beau Bassin Women's Prison for literacy classes.
Rodrigues
The purchase of equipment and materials for the Care-Co rehabilitation and production workshop in Rodrigues. This local NGO provides training and employment to young people with disabilities or learning difficulties, who would otherwise find it difficult to enter the normal job market.
Madagascar
The construction of a primary school in the village of Ambohimanandray. With this new primary school, children in the village no longer have to walk 4 to 5 kms each day to attend school and as a result, many more children have access to a basic education.
Upgrading the public toilet facilities for outpatients and their families at the General Hospital in Tulear.
Installation of a clean and safe drinking water system in the village of Ambohitrinilahy. Prior to the installation of this system, villagers did not have access to clean and safe drinking water and collected
water from springs near the village.