TANZANIA SOLAR OVEN PROJECT

From ECR Administrative Update 2009 Aug 06:

Peggy Bryan, a parishioner at St. Andrew’s Saratoga and a candidate for holy orders, is traveling to Africa in October to visit the the Diocese of Western Tanganyika. The primary mission is to demonstrate the use of solar ovens to parish families within the Tanganyika area, a diocese in a growing partnership with our diocese, El Camino Real. Peggy will be scouting opportunities for other budding projects such as identifying a suitable clinic to dispense low-cost malaria medication; assessing the feasibility of launching Women Helping Women’s Micro-Loan program; and, consulting with local educators on starting primary schools.

The fundraising goal to purchase 50 solar ovens from Solar Cooking International in Kenya is $1,000. A $20 donation will purchase one oven ($16) leaving the balance ($4) to assist in transportation costs of the ovens between Kenya and Tanzania. All contributions are gratefully accepted! If we exceed our goal, we will increase the number of ovens purchased. Checks should be made out to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and can be mailed to Peggy at 1359 Arroyo Seco Drive, Campbell, 95008. Questions? Contact Peggy at Peg06262@yahoo.com or 408-371-7258. Asante sana! Thank you! [Photo from SCI Kenya]