and Storing for a Better Living ” in 2021 was awarded the $ 4,000 DG in the category “ Environment ” to finance the construction of a storage building for harvested grains and seeds . The outstanding money needed to complete the building was raised at our Pre-Loved Book Sale , graciously hosted by Michaela Anchan in 2021 . Not only does the storage building , which will be used by 22 families , protect the harvest from bad weather and pests , but it will allow the farmers to take advantage of market fluctuations to increase their income .
• In 2022 , both of our nominations for Nandanvan projects —“ I Will Learn !– Keeping Tribal Children in School ” and “ Regreening Degraded Land in Rural India ”— were awarded $ 4,000 DGs in the categories “ Education ” and “ Environment ,” respectively . The projects continue to implement previous projects supported by our efforts but also extend the area to hamlets in neighboring districts .
Our volunteer work comprises communicating with Nandanvan about potential projects , writing grant proposals that are precise and concise with a 150- word summary that will stand out and attract the votes of FAWCO member clubs , reporting on the progress of the projects , and raising awareness and funds within AWCH . We are thankful to have Michaela Anchan as a new team member . We work on a proposal together and consult with the AWCH Philanthropy Collective , especially Brigitte Bernard-Rau , to arrive at the summary extraordinaire .
We sincerely thank the members of the collective and the many club members who support this organization and their projects . Our next India awareness event and fun ( d ) raiser will be another Pre-Loved Book Sale , again graciously hosted by Michaela Anchan , in January . There will be an update on the Nandanvan projects and a chance for members to support this farfrom-home project by donating and buying pre-loved books . We hope you can join us !
We are proud and honored that , through AWCH , we have been able to support Nandanvan through the FAWCO Foundation Development Grants . Knowing that these environmental and educational projects ensure the sustainability of the watershed and have greatly improved the lives of many is our reward .
Ulrike Henn , Carol Harbers , and Carol Strametz share their favorite UN Sustainable Development Goal ( SDG ) during the AWCH SDG campaign in 2019 .
Photos taken by our family members
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