Someone involved with https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/reduce-air-pollution-in-uganda-to-save-lives-and-planet/has reached out twice for donations. I have responded to their messages, each time explaining that I am not in a position to donate but will share their request. Hence, if anyone feels inclined to donate or comment on the organizational track record, please do! I find the efforts compelling, and the individual has not given me any reason to think they are disingenuous.
But, maybe I’m just a sucker, in which case I’d like to borrow your lenses for a second so I can make note.
In case this interests anyone, this is their most recent message:
I hope this finds you are well and safe.
From our last communication, I understood you were not in position to support our community-driven clean air project in Uganda; due to constraints brought by the pandemic or the non-alignment of our project with your expertise or simply because of geographical restrictions.
However, accessing grant funds in the air quality space in Africa is very hard especially for a startup nonprofit like ours but we are confident upon publication of research data, our approach towards combating transport induced pollution in Africa will be legitimized; paving way for policy influence, access to funding and creating community-driven awareness and resilience.
According to a study by Clean Air Fund (CAF); air pollution kills more than malaria, HIV/Aids and TB combined but receives only 1% of global development aid.
In Africa the problem is even worse than estimated due to lack of data and actionable measures. Uganda alone loses over 31,000 people annually (mostly children).
[Question] Reduce Air Pollution in Uganda vs. I am a sucker
Hi all,
Someone involved with https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/reduce-air-pollution-in-uganda-to-save-lives-and-planet/ has reached out twice for donations. I have responded to their messages, each time explaining that I am not in a position to donate but will share their request. Hence, if anyone feels inclined to donate or comment on the organizational track record, please do! I find the efforts compelling, and the individual has not given me any reason to think they are disingenuous.
But, maybe I’m just a sucker, in which case I’d like to borrow your lenses for a second so I can make note.
In case this interests anyone, this is their most recent message: