Irene Gleeson Foundation (IGF) Uganda - FUNDING PROPOSAL
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Irene Gleeson Foundation (IGF) Uganda
FUNDING PROPOSAL
Lapit Self-Sustainability Farming Project
Irrigation Farming
Mission: IGF is literally changing children’s worlds in one of the poorest regions in Uganda
by providing opportunities for children to have a much brighter future. This is
possible through a unique combination of services, which not only provides
primary education via four primary schools as well as a technical and business
college, it also provides clean drinking water and two school meals per day via a
nutrition program. In addition, if the children are sick, they have access to a
health care program available at each school.
Background: Kitgum is a district in Northern Uganda. It suffered terrible devastation with a 20
year civil war from 1986 – 2007, which resulted in innumerable deaths causing
the destruction of local community infrastructure and devastating social
disruption. Since this time, the locals have been working hard to re-build their
lives and homes. There is a real and tangible opportunity for local businesses to
be established and be profitable as the economy continues to strengthen. IGF has
recently received capital funding that has allowed the purchase of 300 acres of
farmable land along with a tractor and disc plough (value of AUD$55,000)
‘Lapit’ means ‘to feed – someone who feeds others’ in Luo.
Aim: Currently, a majority of IGF services are funded by ongoing donations through
international child sponsorship and donations. Our dream is to become 100%
self-sustainable, where we empower the local community to provide these
services for the children directly. This not only eliminates dependance on others,
but restores dignity and freedom to the community.
Objectives: Broadly to establish an agricultural project on the land, already purchased
through donations, that will provide income generation. This project includes
various annual and perennial cropping and irrigation farming, forestry trees and
a fruit grove. The revenue from the project will be utilised as funds to manage the
multiple IGF children’s services.
To establish “market garden” which is maintained through irrigation. Crops are
irrigated via a drip watering system twice per day to enhance yield and maximise
growth.
Financial Outcomes: Gross revenue of AUD$296,400 in the first year of operation
Net Profit of AUD$160,545
(3 seasons 2 x high and 1 x low)
After initial installation costs are expended the income generation of the project
excels. The net profit in the second year is estimated at AUD$206,200.
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Beneficiary Outcomes: The income generated from this Project will contribute to:
• Operational running costs for the 4 IGF Primary Schools and the
Vocational College (4,500 students), including; teacher salaries, text
books, clean water access for the local community and school feeding.
• Children’s medical clinics including; milk for babies in the children’s
hospital, treatment for malaria, immunisation.
• Vocational training resources inlcuding; tools and materials for sewing,
carpentry and building.
Funds Required: AUD $104,450.50 (Budget details in Appendix 1)
Implementation Plan: An external specialist contractor will be engaged install the bores according to
specifications and regulations. An estimated 10-14 days is allocated for the
complete well and water storage installation process.
Installation of the irrigation system will be undertaken by specialists. During the
process Farm staff will be trained for future installation and maintenance of the
system.
An overview of the implementation is documented, which outlines the required
activities and timings for each season. It is envisaged that there will be 3 crops
per year through this farming process.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR IRRIGATION FARMING
2020 2021
Activity
J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
LAND PREPARATION
Land clearance
Bore Installation
Discing
Installation of Irrigation System
Onions
Seed purchase
Plant Seeds
Ridging
Seeding harvest and transplating
Weeding
Insecticide Application
Herbicide Application
Fertlizer Application
Harvesting
Sales
Tomatoes
Seed purchase
Plant Seeds
Ridging
Seeding harvest and transplating
Mulching
Weeding
Insecticide Application
Herbicide Application
Fertlizer Application
Harvesting
Sales
Implementation Team: External specialists will be engaged to undertake the bore and irrigation piping
installation.
IGF has established a local team of experienced and skilled professionals to lead
the self-sustainability Project and use experienced plant operators to operate
machinery. This team will oversee the external contractor undertake the
project. See Appendix 2.
Is it tax-deductible? Yes, this is part of the Sustainability Project J747 through Global Development
Group (ABN 57 102 400 993), an Australian DFAT approved Non Government
Organisation carrying out quality humanitarian projects with approved partners
and providing aid to relieve poverty and provide long term solutions.
Donor Recognition: All major donors over AUD$10,000 will be acknowledged through personal/
family name or company logo through the following channels:
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• Signage / visibility at the farm site,
• on the IGF website and through social media,
• Within the Uganda IGF head office in Kitgum
Contact: Australian IGF contact: Colin McNabb (Executive Manager)
E: colin@irenegleesonfoundation.com
M: 0412 411 359
In-country Uganda IGF contact: John Paul Kiffasi (Executive Director)
E: jpkiffasi@gmail.com
M: +256 772 584 355
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APPENDIX 1
Irrigation Farming
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Self-Sustainability Implementation Team
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Pictures for Example
Example of a solar drip irrigation system
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