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GRID/NEA Partners - Current & Past
CURRENT: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
CIDA supports some of the poorest developing/transitional countries in the world - countries attempting to create their own self-sustaining economies and governance. Understanding the complexity and commitment required, CIDA works closely with its partners to ensure the highest degree of success is achieved. Fundamental to CIDA is the vision of reducing world poverty and contributing to an equitable, prosperous and safe world.
CIDA:Canadian International Development Agency
200 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0G4
Tel: (819) 997-5006
Toll free: 1-800-230-6349
Fax: (819) 953-6088
E-mail: info@acdi-cida.gc.ca
CIDA’s affiliation with GRID began in 1988 when an application for funding of the first phase of the “Janga Project” was approved by CIDA’s newly-formed division, “Partnership Africa Canada “ (PAC) .GRID has presented several three year proposals to CIDA since that time, all of which have received matched funding from PAC and more recently through the CIDA - NGO Division. Several visitors from CIDA offices travelled to the Janga project during the time funding was being received. GRID reports semi-annually to CIDA on the results of the activities undertaken by NEA and the partnering communities. CIDA’s financial support to GRID is not applied to any aspect of religious endorsement or activities. In 2007, GRID received funding through CIDA’s Voluntary Sector Fund for the next two years. Special to this donations towards this approved proposal are matched 3:1 (for every $ Canadians send to GRID, CIDA gives $3). This proposal focuses on:
CURRENT: The Makbraneth Foundation of Canada
In 2002, NEA began a partnership with the Makbraneth Foundation of Canada, a Christian organization dedicated to promoting the message of Christ and to alleviate poverty. From 2002 to 2007, NEA has implemented 36 projects in 8 districts in Ghana through The Makbraneth Foundation’s support.
CURRENT: The Body Shop International (UK)
On behalf of the Tungteiya Women’s Co-operative in the northern region of Ghana, the NEA assists in the collection and freight
forwarding of “Shea Butter” (a natural moisturizing cream) to The Body Shop International Co. located in the UK.
www.bodyshop.com
PAST: The Sharing Way (1994-2006)
The Sharing Way is the relief and development division within the Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) organization. TSW supports long-term development programs, understanding that long-term development support makes the most meaningful difference on the lives of those on whom it is focused.
The Sharing Way
Division of Canadian Baptist Ministries
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L5N 5R4
Telephone: (905) 821-3533
Fax: (905) 826-3441
Email: the sharing way@cbmin.org
The partnership between GRID and The Sharing Way developed from an expressed interest that TSW had about the work of the NEA in Ghana. At the time, Dr. David Mensah was a contributor to TSW‘s consultation for establishing their policy on the environment. The Canadian Director of TSW was a member of the GRID board. The Sharing Way has partnered with GRID in fund-raising and development education in Canada since 1994. TSW remains instrumental in continuing to increase the public’s awareness of the conditions and needs facing the people of Ghana’s northern country, as well as the efforts of CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) and their commitment to helping solve some of the problems facing the developing world. The Sharing Way co-ordinates information valuable to NEA in Ghana.
PAST: Emmanuel International (6yrs)
GRID and Emmanual International partnered together to work on the first two phases of work in the Janga area and received matching funding
from CIDA through its Partnership Africa Canada wing.
www.e-i.org
PAST: British Water Aid (4yrs)
This organization trained NEA's personnel in all aspects of hand-dug well construction from the creation of village water committees,
locating ground water, digging and lining techniques, blasting, and promoting village sanitation through education. They provided funding
for the staff and materials needed to dig and line about 50 wells.
Website: www.wateraid.org.uk
PAST: Spruance Foundation (3yrs)
This foundation provided funding to engage women in income-generating activities, to dig wells and to train local pastors.
PAST: Alberta Janga Teacher’s Foundation (4yrs)
This organization raised funds through local schools in Alberta to construct a Junior Secondary School in the community of Janga and also to provide scholarships for needy students to continue their secondary school education.