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My story

 
Dear all,

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Justgiving donation page.  

We’ve chosen to raise funds for Feedback Madagascar for many reasons but in part to support the work that Sam has been doing there. Sam and Jo studied together and in 1998 were both selected as overseas training programme trainees and whilst Jo spent her year working in Vietnam, Sam went to Madagascar. After they completed their degrees, Sam returned to Madagascar and has been there ever since.  Jo was fortunate enough to spend a couple of months working with Sam in Madagascar carrying out research for a royal geographical sponsored expedition and was able to see first hand the inspiring work that Sam and her colleagues carry out on a day to day basis. The team is small and they all work tirelessly to provide better conditions for the poorest of the poor in Madagascar.  We can promise that every penny of the funds we raise for Feedback will benefit the people of Madagascar. For further information on Feedback’s work please visit their website at www.feedbackmadagascar.org

In consultation with Feedback we have chosen to focus on raising funds for well drilling in order to provide clean water.  

Appeal to provide clean water supplies to rural communities through well-drilling using the technology ‘rotasludge’

Diarrhoeal diseases are still one of the main killers of children under 5 years old in Madagascar, and lack of access to clean water is one of the principal contributing factors. Feedback Madagascar - Ny Tanintsika now has two teams trained and active in drilling wells using the low-cost technology ‘rotasludge’, and their installation with hand-pumps. Eleven wells have already been successfully drilled in the Ambalavao district this year, and installed with Canzee handpumps, and more are underway.

Tragically, however, Feedback's present funding (from USAID) has been suddenly cut this month (July 2009) due to the American government’s stand against the current Malagasy government. This is a huge blow for the other twenty communities who were expecting to benefit from the project over the next six months, and who had already prepared their community contributions. Funds are desperately needed to be able to continue with the work and keep our teams working. Each well costs on average £1,000.

The ‘rotasludge’ technology uses a manual rotating drilling movement to circulate water in the hole to bring earth up to the surface in the form of mud. It can be used up to a depth of 35 metres in areas where a feasibility study has been carried out.

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Thank you both for a wonderful weekend. It was lovely to be able to share your day with you. Donation by Lindsay & JP 21/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congratulations guys. It was a brilliant day and you both looked amazing. Love Sian & Joel Donation by Joel Naftal 17/09/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

jo, we hope you have a great trip to Madagascar. Send our greetings to Sam Donation by Pam ,Giles and Sophie Clarke Clarke 17/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Congratulations and wishing you lots of happiness together love Stephie and Irving Donation by Irving and Stephanie Brauer 13/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We hope you have truly Corsican weather, today, we heard the forecast was good, love Ed, Sally Donation by Sally Steen 12/09/09  

£70.00

Jo and Will: Have a blissful and blessful day and a happy life together Donation by John and Judy 12/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

And the sun will shine... Donation by Alex Bolton 11/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Looking forward to sharing in the celebrations on Saturday. Every happiness to you both Donation by Trisha+Trevor+Joan Davies 11/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

With all best wishes for the future in your life together Donation by Kate and Mike Way 11/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

CONGRATULATIONS! Donation by Livvy and Tom 11/09/09  

£25.00

Donation by Martin Clarke 10/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Dear Will and Jo, Congratulations! Wishing you lots of love and happiness foall the years to come. Sam and Sabrina MacDuff Donation by Sam and Sabrina MacDuff 09/09/09  

£100.00

to jo and will best wishes from diane and family Donation by diane ashworth 08/09/09  

£40.00

VERY BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE Donation by Mark and Caroline Menhennet 07/09/09  

Wishing you both every happiness for the future. Sue & David Donation by DAVID & Suzan ALLEN 06/09/09  

Congratulations and many best wishes for a long and happy future together Donation by Sylvia and Peter Dean 06/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Many congratulations & wishing you every possible future happiness. Keep up the amazing work Sam! Loads of love Ellen & Rich xx Donation by Ellen and Richard 06/09/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Love and best wishes for many glorious years together. Donation by Sarah J. 03/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Craig Finney 28/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Have a brilliant day! Gutted to miss it - we shall be thinking of you Donation by Giles & Fen 26/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With all good wishes for your future health and happiness,and every success for the good work in Madagascar. Donation by Michael McInerney 26/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great idea to donate to the Madagascar project. We hope that it will bring some benefit there. Donation by Alison and Wolfgang Stoesser 22/08/09  

£200.00

With our best wishes, Pat & Martin Donation by Pat Hirst 19/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

with our love and best wishes Donation by Jeffry and Claire 18/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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